While travelers flock to see the magnificent fall foliage and enjoy the warm temperatures of summer here in the Gateway to the Appalachians, the winter season gives plenty of opportunity for both outdoor and indoor activities.

Lookout Mountain offers a beautiful backdrop for those seeking a holiday getaway, and the area’s many eateries are making this Thanksgiving even more special with delicious and easy-to-order meals.

Lookout Mountain offers a beautiful backdrop for those seeking a holiday getaway, and the area’s many eateries are making this Thanksgiving even more special with delicious and easy-to-order meals.

Like many places of the gothic South, Lookout Mountain and DeKalb County are home to several ghost stories and strange sites that intrigue locals and visitors alike. While the spirits that haunt this area do not appear to hold sinister intentions, their stories add an air of mystery to the already secluded and tucked away areas on the mountain.

The fall season is perhaps the most magical time of year here in the northeast corner of Alabama. The already beautiful mountains reach an entirely new level of beauty when they shed their usual green appearance and embrace the warm autumn color tones.