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The flashing neon lights, the period-rich decor, and the drama of the stage have for years drawn DeKalb County residents and visitors alike to the seats of our historic theaters, providing enrichment, self-expression, and cultural depth to their communities.

A visit to the mountains was already tranquil, with Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain’s secluded lodging, miles of serene hiking trails, and quaint towns. Now local yoga instructors are infusing a new type of relaxation into the vacation experience.

Hiking DeSoto State Park is a history lesson on how the park came to be with the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Museums of Fort Payne, Lookout Mountain, and the surrounding area offer something for all interests. Come learn about the history of our area.

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.

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.