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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.

While the views and scenes on Lookout Mountain draw in visitors year-round, the changing leaves against the Autumn sky are truly a wonder to behold. The lower temperatures, cool breezes, and changing leaves make Mentone and the surrounding area the perfect location to see the much anticipated colors of Fall.

Fall has officially arrived, but while we are waiting on Mother Nature to catch up, we can explore the area in another way…Just Junkin! Unique antiques and a Junkosaurus Wrecks will kick off this trip perfectly.

September is a perfect time to explore the region as one anticipates what is to come during the months of October and November where Nature presents a colorful palette of foliage spreading across the peaks and valleys of our rugged terrain.

No one likes to leave a trip empty handed, and when you stay in Mentone on Lookout Mountain and surrounding areas you don’t have to! Local artisans and antique dealers bring unique options for souvenirs, home decor, and more. Here are six of our favorite places where we can always find something to take a piece of the area home with us.

DeKalb County is home to many unique restaurants whose famous dishes attract hungry visitors from across the state and beyond. Read more to discover five of our favorite dishes you must try in 2022!

If traveling this famous route is on your bucket list, we’d like to help make sure you make the most of this once in a lifetime experience.

With the roaring waters of Little River, sandstone cliffs, and beautiful hiking trails, any beginner or experienced adventurer will find a challenge awaiting them on Lookout Mountain.

DeKalb’s mountain towns are the perfect getaway to spend a slow summer day, basking in the beauty of the mountains, visiting the many parks, meeting local makers and farmers, and indulging in the delicious offerings of DeKalb County’s unique restaurants.

On Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain in DeKalb County, visitors can hike or walk a short distance to nearly a dozen beautiful sites.