A welcoming destination since 1836, DeKalb County offers visitors exciting adventures & breathtaking landscapes that are home to majestic mountains, master artisans, and rich cultural heritage.
Let your imagination be your guide while you explore and discover our beautiful county. Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush from outdoor excursions or a serene retreat from everyday life, you’ll find it all when visiting Alabama’s Mountain Town.
Looking for more direction? DeKalb Tourism is here to help you plan.
Alabama Highway 117 going up Lookout Mountain is CLOSED between Tutwiler Gap and County Road 89 in Mentone. Alternate routes available are Tutwiler Gap (for standard vehicles only; no oversized vehicles, RV’s, campers, trailers, etc.) or Alabama Highway 35 in Fort Payne and take the Lookout Mountain Parkway to Mentone.
Find suggested Highway 117 detour routes here.
Interstate-59 Northbound Exit 224 is CLOSED at exit and entrance heading North. Southbound exit and entrance to I-59 is still open. You can use Exit 222 or Exit 231 as an alternate.
Alabama Highway 11 has a section CLOSED between Sulphur Springs and Hammondville. The detour reroutes travelers to Interstate-59 between the Hammondville Exit 231 and Sulphur Springs Exit 239.
For additional information please visit https://algotraffic.com/
DeKalb County continues social distancing practices, and is adhering to the health and safety guidelines set forth by the CDC, the ADPH, as well as the Alabama State Health Officer’s mandatory health orders, which were issued by Governor Kay Ivey.
The State of Alabama is currently in the initial phases of reopening. Governor Ivey has issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied Statewide. As many of the details are being updated regularly, please visit the state of Alabama’s Covid-19 Information Hub for the latest guidance
What that means for Lookout Mountain Alabama?
As the Safer at Home Order applies differently to many businesses, we encourage you to call the business directly to find out their status, hours of operation, specific procedures, and how they can continue to serve you and keep everyone safe.
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