Explore Lake Guntersville

02/07/2025

Wildlife is plentiful at Lake Guntersville State Park. 🍃

02/05/2025

Our office is excited to the host NCAA DII Softball this weekend at Sand Mountain Park 🥎 We have 11 teams from several states playing at the American Fields February 7-9, 2025. The public is invited to come out and see the action. Admission is just $10 per person. Games begin each day at 11 a.m.

02/04/2025

‼ GIVEAWAY ALERT ‼ There is nothing better than a Southern home cooked meal, and Homecoming and Company delivers with those. From flavorful chicken tenders to locally sourced vegetables, your stomach will think your at grandma's house again. 😋 Try their breakfast with stoneground grits or their famous chocolate gravy. 🍫 Wanna give them a try? Lucky for you, we are giving away a $100 gift card to one person! Head over to our Instagram () to enter!

01/29/2025

All the cool kids are heading to Seidr Brewing for good brews and even better times. 🍻 Arab's newest brewery opened in the Fall and has been hopping ever since. They are open every weekend and bring in food trucks to satisfy your hunger needs when you're savoring a craft beer. You can find games to play or just sit back and take in the stunning decor. Make sure to follow their page to keep up with all events and current beers on tap.

01/28/2025

Looking for Valentine's Day plans? 💞 We got you covered! From romantic dinners to getting with your gal pals, plan the perfect time visiting our area having some fun.

❤️Feb. 6 - Cupid’s Cork & Chocolate at Southern General
🩷Feb. 7 - Sand Mountain Social Galentine’s Wine Tasting at Sand Mountain Park
🧡Feb. 7 - Valentine's Nutcrackers at Mountain Valley Arts Council
💛Feb. 8 - Valentine's Tea Party with Arab Parks & Recreation
💚Feb. 13 - Valentine's Day Craft at Lake Guntersville State Park-Alabama
💙Feb. 14-15 - Valentine’s Under the Stars at ReTreet

Full details around each event can be found in our events calendar here: https://marshallcountytourismandsports.com/events/

01/28/2025

Don't forget about Possum Day this Friday, January 31 at Old Mill Park in Boaz! Will we have 6 more weeks of winter or get an early spring? 🤔 Sand Mountain Sam will decide early morning at around 7:45 a.m.

What do y'all know about opossums?? 🤔 You may know they are marsupials, eat ticks and infamously 'play dead.' But did you know they can predict the weather too? 😜 Here in Marshall County, we have Sand Mountain Sam! Year after year, he comes out of his hole and predicts an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter.

He will be back on January 31 at Old Mill Park in . Bring your friends out starting at 7:30 a.m. on that Friday for live entertainment, yummy food and so much more.

01/27/2025

Cruisin with Chloe is hitting the road this Saturday, February 1 to Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park-Alabama 🦅 Auburn's Southeastern Raptor Center will be there for demonstrations as well as field trips to wild eagle nests, naturalists workshops and more.

Day passes are available for this weekend for $25 for adults and $10 for children (12 and younger). These are available on site at a first come, first serve basis. Make sure you stop to see her and get some fun swag from our Mobile Visitor Center.

01/27/2025

We are looking for an intern for this Summer! We are looking for someone in college who is majoring in Marketing, Hospitality/Event Management, or similar to help us out this summer.

The time frame would be early May until August. You MUST be able to work Guntersville Lake HydroFest for the week of June 2 through June 9.

01/25/2025

The perfect way to go camping is to go glamping instead! 🏕✨ The Timberline Glamping Company offers tents within Lake Guntersville State Park that are temperature controlled with comfy beds. They also have a fire ring, hammocks, picnic table and grill at your convenience during your stay.

Learn more: https://explorelakeguntersville.com/stay-accommodations/timberline-glamping-at-lake-guntersville-state-park/

01/24/2025

Consider checking out downtown this weekend if you're in town. From the cutest boutiques like Stache and Co. and Bucci, you can grab a friend or yourself a gift. 🛍 Grab lunch at Bootlegger's or maybe Hydrant City Grill. 😋 Top off the visit with a drink from Busted Oak Bourbon Society or Main Channel Brewing. 🍻 And don't forget to check out the unique fire hydrant by the Albertville Chamber of Commerce too. After all, Albertville is known as the Fire Hydrant Capital of the World.

01/23/2025

National Pie Day has us savoring for something yummy! We are heading to The Mill Street Deli in for a wide selection of desserts to celebrate. What is your favorite type of pie? 🥧

01/22/2025

With 2025 in full swing, you may be looking at planning your trip to our area. From state parks to concerts at Sand Mountain Amphitheater to public art in Downtown Boaz and fun festivals across the county, we got some fun ways to spend your time to make the best memories. We created this blog to help guide you along with your planning with 25 Things to Do Around Lake Guntersville in 2025.

https://explorelakeguntersville.com/25-things-to-do-around-lake-guntersville-in-2025/

01/21/2025

If you're visiting the area this week, brace yourselves for the cold! 🥶 Looking for the warmer things to do? Don't fret! We got you covered by this list of ways to stay warm below. 👇

https://explorelakeguntersville.com/five-ways-to-stay-warm-this-winter-when-you-explore-lake-guntersville

Visit Lake Guntersville in the winter? Here are the top five ways to stay warm as you explore Lake Guntersville.

01/21/2025

For our locals who are looking for something fun to do this Spring! 😁

Life long friendships have been made on our HydroFest planning committee, and we are looking to add some more this year! ☺️ Interested in joining the team that makes this event happen? Join us on Thursday, January 30 at 5 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Guntersville to learn more and have an integral part on our team. Our planning committee usually meets monthly to bring updates about what is going with the planning process. Any questions? Email [email protected].

01/20/2025

This could be your view if you choose to ☄️

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01/16/2025

Valentine's Day is just under a month away, and what better way to spend it than at Lake Guntersville? ❤️ From cozy places to stay to fine dining, you and your significant other will be enthralled by a good time for this sweet holiday. Book a spa or go explore the great outdoors, there is plenty to do for a Valentines weekend! Learn more with the link below!

https://explorelakeguntersville.com/spend-valentines-day-at-alabamas-great-natural-attraction/

01/15/2025

Talk about delicious! 😋🥴 L’ Rancho in downtown is an amazing spot for you to be grabbing a bite when you're visiting the area. From juicy burgers to kickin wings, this all American joint will leave you wanting to come back for more. 🍔

https://explorelakeguntersville.com/restaurant/l-rancho/

01/14/2025

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