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DeKalb County is blessed with an abundance of hiking trails at our many scenic overlooks and parks, including two State Parks and a National Preserve.

Spring in the mountains of NE Alabama is an aphrodisiac for the senses. One where you can enjoy the smells of wildflowers, the sounds of waterfall, and take in the the sights of walking trails. Experience Lookout Mountain Alabama.

The history of Fort Payne can easily be seen within a walking distance of one segment of time frame to another. A self-guided walking tour is a pleasurable one, no matter the season and on level terrain, making it easy for most to navigate.

If one has never experienced the magnificent season of fall in the mountains of NE Alabama, they are missing the radiant splendor that is Mother Nature Herself. Those who know of these mountains, seek their solitude and beauty in all four seasons, especially autumn.

Join us in celebrating the “history, heritage, and happiness” of Fort Payne at Boom Days Heritage Celebration with a variety of events and exhibits tying the past to the present!

Fort Payne has an artsy vibe with a vibrant scene, local galleries, and a great community theater. This community was built on a rich history of southern culture and intriguing people such as Pete the Cat, author James Dean, and Hall of Fame country music group Alabama.

Travelers have been dreaming about leaving home & exploring new sights. Now those dreams can finally become a reality in Lookout Mountain Alabama!

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.

There’s no better way to beat the sweltering Alabama heat than finding refuge in a good swimming hole in DeKalb County, Alabama!

Lookout Mountain and DeSoto State Park affords respite for the weary soul and stimulates the senses for the explorer in all of us.

The perfect long weekend getaway where you can witness nature at its finest, ogle at majestic waterfalls, view amazing scenery and breathtaking vistas, enjoy quaint shopping, and indulge in delectable cuisine; all atop Lookout Mountain in the quaint little Town of Mentone.

Check out the Top 5 ways to make the most of the US 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale with 502 miles of treasure hunting from Meridian, MS through DeKalb County, AL and on to Bristol, VA, for four full days along US Hwy 11 on May 13th-16th.