Top 44 things to do and attractions in Fort Payne

Warning visitors center is closed on Monday’s and has very short hours on other days. The visitors center is located on a University campus, not adjacent to the scenic drive. Nice little scenic drive. However, my one big complaint is the scenic pull offs are very poorly maintained. Highly suggest a four wheel drive SUV or truck for this trip.

Awesome!!! You can swim too! We took a trail down to the rocks and had an awesome time. You will find a swimming hole/area if you keep going down to Little Falls.

Bob and I recently went on a 3-day camping trip to Desoto State Park in Alabama and visited the Little River Canyon National Preserve atop Lookout Mountain in Alabama. Nearly the entire length of the Little River flows along the middle of Lookout Mountain from Georgia to Alabama. The National Canyon Preserve protects a 25-mile stretch of the river that runs through a deep canyon carved by the river over millions of years. A must do is The Little River Canyon Rim Parkway a scenic drive that runs the length of the canyon, beginning at the falls and ending at the Canyon Mouth Park, is a scenic drive with several overlooks. There are also some hiking trails that go to the bottom of the canyon. We begin our trip to the National Preserve at the Little River Falls. An ADA-accessible boardwalk overlooks the 45-foot-high falls and a hiking trail to the water. Visitors can swim in the Blue Hole, a beautiful pool of water above the falls, or, when the water is calm, in the deeper pool below the falls. The size of the parking lot near the falls suggests that this place gets very crowded on hot summer weekends. The overlook offers a beautiful view of the falls and the pool of water below, while the view from the Highway 35 bridge between DeKalb and Cherokee counties showcases the top of the falls and the beginning of the canyon. Before embarking on your drive along the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway you can use the restrooms here, as the next facilities will be at the other end of the parkway. If you find this review helpful, click like.

What a hidden gem! Highly recommend for views and waterfalls!

I recommend this part to everyone. From the office to the scenic drives, to the waterfalls, to the hiking on the side of the mountain, to the incredible steps that take you down into the bottom of the gorge. There is something for everyone.

This place is amazing!! We could easily spend all day here and then some! It was very unclear if they allowed travel trailers/rvs so we took a chance and it was great! There was plenty of room in their visitor center parking lot for us. We could have easily unhooked and done the whole loop if we had time. We did the junior ranger here and an amazing kid friendly trail behind the visitor center. The visitor center itself is really extraordinary - so many kids activities I was so impressed! We were able to see the water fall right near the visitor center before heading out which did have RV parking. We didn’t try the loop as we didn’t have time unfortunately! What a hidden gem!

Absolutely beautiful waterfalls. Our girls trip was wonderful. Easy walk to the falls.

Beautiful place, waterfalls, hiking trails, pool and campground. Restaurant open on the weekends. Different picnic areas, dog friendly. Some easy hikes and some strenuous if you want to get to the bottom of DeSoto falls.

This is officially one of my favorite state parks now! Everyone was so friendly! The staff and campers. I felt very welcome here. Lots and lots of stuff to do with just the campground! Including the DeSoto falls. The only negative thing was the roads in and out we're so dangerously steep. But if you can make the climb, then it's definitely worth this stay!

🌲 DeSoto State Park – A Hidden Gem in Alabama! 🌊 DeSoto State Park is truly a gem! Conveniently located just eight miles northeast of Fort Payne, Alabama, it’s nestled atop the breathtaking Lookout Mountain. The park is surrounded by rushing waterfalls, peaceful trails, and the sweet fragrance of wildflowers that will absolutely take your breath away. The cabins are gorgeous — so well maintained and beautifully kept! The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the trails, always ready to help and share great tips. And the restaurant… Wow! The food is absolutely amazing, full of flavor, and served with such warm hospitality. From the peace and tranquility of nature to the soothing sound of the waterfalls, this place is pure healing for the soul. I didn’t want to leave! I can’t wait to come back and experience this slice of paradise again. 🌿💧✨

We’ve camped here two years in a row and drive the 13 hours because we LOVE it here. It’s so nice and calm in primitive camping. Theres the options to showers and flush toilets in the main campground included if you’d like them. Some good little hikes in the area & our dog just loves the fall foliage

My cousin and I spent 3 days at the state park primitive campground. It was so quiet and peaceful. The entire park was well appointed. The hiking paths were clear and easily accessible.

Let me begin with a couple of things 1) I came just for the DeSoto waterfall; 2) There are other activities and lodging throughout the premises; 3) For non-Alabama residents, this DeSoto Falls is located in Alabama. Getting there can be a little adventurous due to spotty cellphone reception thoroughout the mountains. Save/download/print out the directions before you go. Also once you've crossed into the park, follow the posted signage to reach your final destination. If you are planning to hike down to DeSoto Waterfall basin/pool, its entrance is the unmarked parking lot about 5 mins from the picnic/observation area. Following the directions provided by the park will lead you to an observation point. Double back and look for the vacant parking strip, that's the trail entrance. There's limited space availability and parking on the grass is prohibited. I did the trail along the river edge to the basin. It's a moderate level hike as the trail has a steep incline section, large boulders and exposed tree roots along the naturally wooded and humidity retaining narrow path. It definitely isn't paved so proper attire and hydration is recommended for you to bring. The path is clearly marked along the trees. Pics I'm posting are from the trail. Yes I would do this trail again but as I mentioned there are some other activities and sights to see in the state park. The visitor center has supplies and well stocked. Bathrooms were clean and orderly. Staff members were friendly and helpful.

Quick walk from the parking lot to the falls viewing area down a flight of cement steps. At the landing you can walk out on top of the falls and you can walk to the end of the railing along the cliff and see the full length of the falls. A dam right above the falls forms a lake in front of the parking lot. Nice peaceful area. Restrooms there and a they are building an attached gift shop and heating the whole thing so it can be used on a more year round basis instead of shutting the water down during the winter. Worth a stop if you are nearby.

🚂 Take a step back in time at the Fort Payne Depot Museum! This stunning 1891 pink sandstone depot, built in the Richardson Romanesque style, once served passengers of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad until 1970. Today, it’s filled with rich local history — from railroad memorabilia and handcrafted 1913 dioramas to Native American artifacts and more. But the real hidden gem? A charming children’s area tucked inside a reversed caboose! 🎨🚂 Hand-painted murals and a mini train make it the perfect spot for little explorers. Our little had the best time learning, climbing, and discovering — and the best part? Admission is FREE (donations welcomed)! A must-visit for families, history buffs, and anyone who loves a good local treasure.

This place is facinating. Great old building and history to go along with this package deal. Not just railroad history but, local, indian, military, and railroad. Cindy was a great knowledge of all of it and the back stories. If you enjoy history of any kind, this is a great stop to make!

Great informational Tourist attraction! I totally can understand back when there was flash photography as to why they wouldn't allow pictures to be taken, BUT with today's digital cameras in cellphones there is NO WAY the different momento's and stuff on display will get damaged. Vacationers traveling in Motorhome's/RV's LOVE to share their travels with other fellow RV Travelers on Blogs and Facebook etc etc. What better advertisement can you get??! Not being able to take pictures to share is just terrible! Your County Commissioners NEED to re-think and CHANGE that OLD Rule they created so many years ago!! I was only able to take a few pictures of the outside and a silly train caboose.

The hours of operation said 10am-3pm. The website said open. There were no cars in the parking garage and the doors were locked. We arrived at 10:19am. I called the number on line to get information and there was no answer. We took a picture of the caboose outside and left disappointed. Definitely need to fix the hours or be here on time to open for people.

Person there was very knowledgeable about town and area. They do not allow photos. Shame. Nice little museum. About 45mins it took. No charge but they do take "suggested donations". Over all nice

Lovely place, the lady inside with her kid gave a warm reception & forewarned regarding rains and subsequent delays, just opposite to the entrance are public 🚻 so do visit this place as it's absolutely free 👌

Nice Quant Museum...I love trains so I was pleased with my visit.and being on a budget I very much enjoyed the opportunity to see all the relics.

Not the best experience. When we arrived (around 5 pm), they were not super busy but let us know upfront they were short staffed in the kitchen so the food may take awhile, which was totally fine with us. It was a beautiful building, great atmosphere, very sweet staff. We ordered fried pickles as an appetizer, which were very good. Our food ended up not taking long at all, but that’s where the good experience ended. $25 is a bit steep for 6 pieces of shrimp and a tiny portion of creamed spinach. The corn medley had such a strong chemical taste that we could not eat it. While we were eating, the crowd picked up quickly and our server never came back to our table. After waiting 30 minutes for our ticket, we had to go to the bar to ask for our ticket and pay. Also ordered an appetizer to-go since the 6 shrimp wasn’t very filling. Took another 25 minutes to get the to-go fries.. so we were there for a full hour after we had finished eating. Maybe they were just having an off night but we will probably not be back.

We attended an event here held by a friend of my husband's. This was our first time here. This is a wonderful place to hold an event. The food was good. The decor wàs also unique.

If you’re in Fort Payne, definitely skip this place. The last time I ate here was 7 years ago and it was amazing. Rather than get into full detail, I will state the basic. It took us 1 1/2 hours to get our food because the grill slip “fell in between the cracks of something in the kitchen”, as told to us by the waitress, who never realized that our food wasn’t given to us 🤔. I had to go ask about our food after an hour, as she never even stopped to ask us anything about refills, etc. Waitress was very confused about us even being there, which was rather strange, because she had walked past us at least 12 times. This was NOT a busy night at all, which was also baffling. She finally brought out our appetizer and then stated she would be taking those off of our bill due to the amount of time it took to come out. She told us if we could wait for 10 more minutes, they would bring out the main entrées and they wouldn’t charge us for those either. At this point, we waited so long so we decided to go ahead and wait. I ordered the fried butterfly shrimp basket, and my son ordered the barbecue bacon cheeseburger. Upon arrival 30 minutes later, not 10, there were 6 super tiny “butterflied” shrimp that we’re about paper thin and ALL breading; potato salad was lukewarm and tasted weird, like it was going bad; and the corn was overcooked and mushy. My sons burger came out black and charred, after he asked for medium, no bbq sauce on it and they gave him sweet potato fries instead of regular, which he also asked for. To add, this restaurant is very expensive for the quality that they offer. Last, but not least, the waitstaff was super rude and didn’t offer any apology, except one young lady who wasn’t our waitress. I attached a picture of my supposedly big butterflied shrimp. Whole meal was pitiful. We will never return, the other few people in the establishment also stated they will never return. It was just that bad folks. Definitely consider McDonald’s instead.

Can't believe Vintage 1889 has been here since 2012 and I am just now finding out about it. Food is excellent. I can recommend the Flatbread tomato pie, goat cheese pesto dip with pita, and Cuban sandwich. And they have beer! Small local family business. Friendly, helpful wait staff. (Special thanks to Danielle the cool bird rehabber.) This place is so interesting, they have bicycles hanging from the ceiling, and the front of a firetruck made into a window. (Yes kid-friendly.) Outdoor seating, in addition to quite a few tables with chairs inside. Good for families and groups. The restaurant is even attached to super cute Vintage 1889 antique shop with many booths full of collectibles. We will be back! Highly recommend.

If you travel through the area and are looking for a very cool "local" experience, it doesn't get any better than this. The restaurant is part of a historic, once world renowned sock making factory that makes for some amazing atmosphere. The staff was friendly and the food was prompt and delicious. They encouraged us to look around and we saw some of the old machines that still had thread in them from the day they were turned off. All this and it was only lunch time. I can't wait to pass back through on a Friday or Saturday night and see a band or just socialize with the locals and sample their dinner menu.

Four of us stopped in for lunch. Left a little disappointed. The food was fine, nothing wrong with it, but certainly not memorable in any way. Ordered two soups, both were only lukewarm. Quantities were also small for both the cup and the bowl. The sandwiches again were ok, nothing really special. They didn’t have all the beers listed on the board. The waitress was not overly attentive or friendly. The final bill is not itemized. Place is ok, but we won’t be back.

Pizza tasted like school lunchroom pizza, but we liked it more than anything else. BBQ Bacon Burger was alright - kind of falling apart though, felt like it was missing a good sear on both sides. The live music was a great vibe and the staff was very friendly!

Second time visiting. Really enjoyed it and looking at the bands history and accomplishments. Been a fan of there's as far back as I can remember and I'm almost 50.

Great museum, lots of awards and memorabilia, Fantastic for an Alabama Fan. The gift shop is great, lots of shirts, hats, posters and other merchandise for sale. Highly recommended for an Alabama Fan, it was on my bucket list over 30 years and I finally got there.

If you’re an ALABAMA fan, this place is a must do! Great experience and lots of memorabilia. The gift shop is also very good. Adorable little grandma at the counter is a wealth of information and will provide a map to Randy’s home 😍

What a great time we had in the museum. Very entertaining and informative. The staff was super nice! I was shocked at how much stuff they had. Way better than I have it credit for.

Great place to see the history of a great country band we love

This museum is very well put together. Being a fan of the group Alabama and then moving down here from Illinois was a real delight. I actually see Teddy Gentry at my work every now and again and it's nice to see people just act normal when he is around. He is a very nice down to earth guy.

Our first visit to the Alabama Museum. It was wonderful to stop and see their pictures and memorabilia. Was very interesting and enjoyable. The sweet ladies were obviously their biggest fans.

We did a quick jaunt to LRC. The views are always impeccable. It was nice to a little water over the falls considering how dry it's been. I was disappointed about not being about to visit the Mouth, but $15 seems pretty steep. I know the money is used to maintain the area, but still...

Nice center. Medium sized venue with plenty of parking and an overflow lot. They do events here. Get your America The Beautiful passes here. NPS stamps. Gift shop. Comfy lounging area. Park rangers and other staff super friendly and helpful. Went again 12/24 watch the movie in the LRC Center. Very interesting and informative. Geothermal HVAC is neat.

Informative short movie, friendly park service staff. DOG FRIENDLY! We were able to bring our dog in and he cooled off and enjoyed the movie with our family. Gift shop has the typical NPS magnets, junior ranger vests, toys, keepsakes, etc. Plenty of parking. You can hike a trail from LRC visitors center but we chose to view the falls from the bridge at The Little River Falls Overlook, also a pet friendly area. Beautiful part of the country with a lovely scenic drive-don't miss the canyon scenic drive as it's also beautiful. NPS stamp station for those who collect National Park, Conservancy, Monument, and Historic Site stamps. This is within 30 minutes of DeSoto State Park as well. We visit annually and spend a long weekend at the state park, do some kayaking, hiking, scenic drive and view falls.

We visited this building for the NPS information for the Little River Canyon Preserve. We got our stamps and brochure. The ladies in the bookstore were SO nice. They had some great items. The girls at the front desk were okay.

Nice visitors center for the canyon area. The volunteers were also very helpful. There was even a volunteer standing in the rain at the falls parking area. We didn't hike because of the heavy rain, but will be going back soon. We did walk to the falls viewing area.... very nice boardwalk. Skip the toilets at the falls parking area.... go to the visitor center.

Beautiful area. Easy access to waterfalls and canyon views.

Nice little scenic drive with beautiful overlooks

We had a great experience on the dog friendly patio. We had the Cuban sandwich and it was super delicious. Service was super friendly, if a little slow. Great dinner, would recommend for sure!

A bit warm inside, but it was fun to wander and shop.

I was so pleased with all the great things in this store. It was too cold to thoroughly enjoy it even though they had heat on. I want to go back and spend all day later on. I found a couple of things I liked. The old building is worth the trip not to mention the great inventory. Love this place.

Looking for treasures? Nostalgic? This is the place! Enjoy a nice meal at the café after finding something to remember a visit to North Alabama.

Lots to look at in the consignment booths. I wish there was more of the buildings history to enjoy. Didn't try the restaurant, but looks like it could be worth a try.

It's fun. Little flea market type stalls with some vintage collectibles. Cool history exhibits there as well.

My husband and I both left out with goodies. So much different stuff to look through. We loved shopping here and would go back.

I just stopped in to eat my food. Sat in my car. Walking trail park is a good place though. Great for gatherings, picnics, kids to play, etc...

Cute, mostly clean, and convenient. There are plenty of walking trails that are very easy and well maintained. There is a splash pad that is pretty small In comparison but, it's great for toddlers and a pretty sweet little playground. Restrooms are why I say mostly clean. Seems like it would be pretty dog friendly, there is a small picnic area with three tables along with a pretty fair amount of benches.

AL Walking Trail park was a fun stop along my trip west over to Scottsboro on a Saturday afternoon. The park is kept up nicely, the feel is safe, nothing sketchy going on that I could detect and plenty of open space with paved walkways. The kids had a large play area and the adults seemed content to socialize and enjoy a BBQ picnic beneath a large sheltered area. Everyone was having a good time. There was a birthday party going on with tons of families and kids having a great time. Being a road warrior and observer, I really just needed to get out of the car (it was probably a 150 mile trip I was on) to get my blood flowing again after being behind the wheel so long. This park is conveniently located right along the highway and provides ample, free parking and clean bathrooms. Think, "Rest Area - with enhanced amenities." There are multiple food options nearby.

It's pretty nice the thing is that there is a taco truck across the street their is Firme.

always very clean. you can tell they are well maintained! i love to walk here on my lunch breaks. the sunset is always gorgeous!!

Apparently the Alabama band gives a lot to ensure their hometown remains a great place to visit

Clean and cute but super small.

This is a little place with big flavor. They smoke and cook their food and serve you that, fresh, daily. I got the pulled pork plate with baked beans and fried potatoes. The pork was fresh, tender, delicious, juicy, and not full of fat like other bbq places! The baked beans were good too, but the fried potatoes were fantastic - crispy, salted, flavorful, and delicious. Even the toast that comes on these plates was good. I also got iced tea, and it was fresh and delicious. I don't usually write a review for a place I've only been once, but I was incredibly impressed. I'm already planning the next time I can go back.

Off the chain! This was the highlight of our Alabama cuisine. Amazing BBQ!!! Great owners! They stayed open a little late so we could order and eat. Even the customers were friendly and helpful.

We had Sally's Combo Plate with Ribs and Brisket, my Wife had Cole slaw and tater tots, I had Cole slaw and sliced fried baked potatoes. Plenty of food, Ribs was her favorite and I liked the Brisket best. The sliced fried baked potatoes were unique and had a great taste and their Cole slaw was mayonnaise based and we both liked it. The restaurant was clean and inviting. Sort of a step back in time, with the single restroom outback but it was very clean also. Food and service were good and the Staff was very friendly. Sally's is very popular and they were very busy. Try it, we enjoyed it 😀

After a day of trekking all over the country side, the food was excellent! Small little place with some character. I had beef brisket, my wife had pulled pork. We did not get any of their famous banana pudding, as they were out. We did have some lemon meringue pie.

Super friendly and the food was fantastic - worth at least a six hour detour just to go there. The meat was better than the sides, but given that the meat was a religious experience, that's not in any way an insult. The chipotle slaw was interesting (I'm not a slaw person but it was definitely worth trying regardless).

A must stop when in Fort Payne if you are a BBQ lover. We either eat in the restaurant or get a to go order to take back to the RV campground at DeSoto State Park whenever we come to the park. The outside of the restaurant doesn’t look like much, but isn’t that the way it always is with good bbq?

A++++++ tried out the smoked ham biscuit best biscuit I’ve ever had!!! Highly recommend!!! Also they do the prime rib 2nd week each month it’s awesome!!!

It's a parking lot. It serves it's duty with honor and dignity. Easy to get to, tons of spaces, and centrally located restrooms. Very close to the falls

Two year member. Great staff and friendly clientele. Hope the City maintains this place as it is an asset to the community.

I haven’t came here in a long time but this time I came in to sign my brothers up for soccer. An older lady “helped” me by handing me the clipboard and slapping the pen into it. After I was done with the forms she took it and said nothing. I was at the window waiting to get told the next step or for my money to be received. None of them helped me!! They were just staring at me and not one word. They proceed into moving or reading stuff on their desk?? I then proceed to ask what’s my total? And the older lady just asks the other lady my total. She then tells me my total and I give my money and ask for a receipt. Aside from this the lady spilt her drink on the forms I had just signed! I am not upset with the rec center as I have always enjoyed my time here. I am upset with the two ladies up front who did not want to help me for who knows what reason and for ignoring me and giving me a poor customer service.

This is a great facility and used to be a very friendly gym. Now they’ve put up glass in front of the desk and an extra door you have to go through that sometimes they still don’t open for a while after you’ve scanned your pass. Feels like a gym in New York City now. They also decided that if you still have your yoga mat with you after yoga class you can’t bring it upstairs to keep it where you can see it while you walk the track and are going to make you walk back down the stairs and out to your car with it. Well, I’m disabled and in bad enough shape that if you make me walk out to my car I’m not coming back. Really discourages people from exercising. They call my yoga mat sleeve a “bag” and tell me no “bags” are allowed upstairs anymore for some unknown reason. Well there’s also a sign that says DO NOT DROP THE WEIGHTS but they never enforce that rule even though it makes my time in the gym very stressful when the guys do this. The door to one of the racquetball courts broke back before summer and wasn’t fixed for several months, and for some reason they decided that the entire court was nonfunctional without a door. Edit to add: more than one other employee has since told me the guy who yells at you about your yoga mat was wrong. I POLITELY let him know this and he proceeded to SHOUT AT ME ALL THE WAY DOWN ONE SIDE OF THE TRACK. He then confronted me when I came back around and shouted at me more, then told me to go downstairs and speak to a woman who thank god had an ounce of professionalism. Due to my neurological issues and this person’s behavior, I am now shaking violently, my heart is pounding and I am short of breath. My family will not renew our membership or continue to use this gym if this employee is permitted to speak to members this way.

I rate WVRC A+. The full time and part time staff are great. I'm happy that It's important to Liz Hall, director upstairs, that the equipment is clean and is always in good working order. I appreciate that Liz and Skylar are knowledgeable of what exercises and what equipment I use will help to meet my goals. Tracy, Robin, and Christian are always pleasant. I call WVRC "my home away from home." Only one request when figuring your budget - how about an additional NuCor for those members who use this equipment for pre and post workout for surgery. Regards, Donnah Crow

Great, well-run fitness center--best around by far! Manager & staff are very attentive to the clientele and the place is immaculately clean! We are new to the area and my wife and I and our 11 year-old daughter use the facility daily. Highly recommend this facility for weight training and aerobics for anybody searching for a fitness center.

My husband and I moved to Fort Payne in July, 2022. This is such a well-cared for gym/rec. center and it has so much to offer. We love it and are there almost every day.

Great place to workout but I dont like the attitude of one lady that works there, I dont want to go to another gym but I might have to because of her. She got a problem with my son running upstairs he is 12 so he is allowed to go upstairs with an adult. She always have to say something or look at me with a attitude. Please retire.

As a tourist, this restaurant went beyond my expectations. Got asked if we wanted rolls, and of course, we said yes. The rolls came no less than 1-2 minutes later. Lightning fast! I ordered a 6oz steak with a side of seasoned fries and a ranch salad. The salad was amazing, but I couldn't finish all of it since I wanted to save for my meal. The steak was a little dry and could've been better. When I laid eyes on the fries, my mouth watered!! The atmosphere was so lively. And a Yeehaw happy birthday to Noah, who caught the attention of many in the restaurant. The ride from the mountainside was truly beautiful, and I highly recommend other tourists to check out the sunset from a mountainside or a balcony during the evening. Thank you to our beautiful waitress, who recommended The Hatter Cafe to us. If she hadn't told us about it, we'd have to miss out on something amazing. Thank you, Santa Fe Cattle Company.

We just had an impeccable meal at Santa Fe cattle company, in Fort Payne each item on its own was fantastic!!. but even better than the food was our service by Miss Nikki Kane, who was an excellent server and this is coming from two veteran Las Vegas bartender and servers. when we are back in Fort Payne, we will definitely be back!

While staying in Ft Payne for a four day business trip, I ate at the Santa Fe Cattle Company twice for dinner. The first night I enjoyed the mozzarella sticks that were absolutely melt in your mouth perfect along with the Blackened Steak Salad. Such a great meal. On the second occasion I had surf and turf combo pick two with steak and shrimp. Both meals were excellent. As I was solo dining I sat at the bar and enjoyed great service on both occasions. This will definitely make it into my new rotation once I am in the area full time.

We’ve eaten here many many times. But our most recent visit was hands down one of the best experiences! Our waitress Mandy Jones was exceptionally fantastic. She never let our drinks run dry, was very attentive when we needed something & just all around pleasant. She never once treated us as if we were just another table. She wasn’t rushed with her service & made pleasant conversation with us. She was one of the best servers we’ve had in a long time. Food was perfection & came out in a timely manner. Love our local Santa Fe!!

Francis and her staff is AMAZING!!!! the food was fresh and delicious, the atmosphere was homely and family oriented and that was my first visit, I mostly definitely will be for more!!!

Magaly was amazing! We had such a great experience thanks to Magaly. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. She checked in often without being overbearing and made great recommendations from the menu. Our drinks were never empty, and the food came out exactly how we ordered it. You can tell she really cares about her guests having a good experience. Definitely ask for Maggie if you’re dining here you’ll be in great hands!

I had the pleasure of being served by Mandy Jones at Santa Fe this week, and she was absolutely outstanding! From the moment we sat down, Mandy was warm, attentive, and welcoming. She made sure every detail of our meal was perfect, checking in often without ever being intrusive. Her friendly personality and genuine care made the experience even more enjoyable. Mandy went above and beyond to make us feel taken care of, and it truly made our visit memorable. I highly recommend asking for Mandy if you want top-notch service—you won’t be disappointed!

Friendly folks serving great coffee in an environment that is steeped in history and harkens back to a time when such shops where cornerstones of culture. The coffee was freshly ground and prepared on an excellent espresso machine with a fresh shot and perfectly steamed milk for a cappacino. The strawberry rhubarb muffin was fresh and tasty as well. Excellent.

Great spot in a old Warehouse Building from the 1920. Plenty of room to sit, drink and eat. It was quiet when we arrived in the morning for delicious coffees - we liked the spot right away, and the staff was very friendly too. We will be back!

Do you love coffee or need a place to sit and relax while munching on a something light? This is the place for you! Stop in and order one of their specialty coffee drinks and stay awhile. You’ll be glad you did. A great atmosphere and delightful staff there is space and a place for you. There are multiple types of seating options for people to work, enjoy a moment alone or with friends. I spent the day working here on Saturday and it was a pleasant way to spend a day. I’ll be back again!

Went for lunch, plenty of seating. Beautiful architecture along the ceiling and cool industrial light sculpture. Cozy seating areas too. Would recommend the “signature spot” sandwich, very good! Friendly service and food came out fast. Would recommend and will come back!

This place is a total vibe! Found it after a Google search and glad I did. Stopped in for lunch and enjoyed a delicious signature sandwich (subbed toasted sourdough for the ciabatta). Also grabbed a campfire latte which was well balanced and tasted like wilderness and s’more’s. Definitely recommend this “Spot.”

I had a bacon, egg, & cheese croissant. It was crispy & delicious. It has booths, tables & comfy couches & chairs by fireplaces.

The peach cobbler latte is incredible. Was one of the best lattes I have ever had. Would pay money for the peach syrup recipe! Absolutely delicious!

Chloe did an absolute amazing job serving us tonight! Me and my husband had a little date night away from our little one and we’re definitely impressed! We live around albertville and we both can definitely say this one is 1000% better! Definitely will see us again here 10/10!

Jeanie was a very amazing server, could not have asked for better. Highly recommend Jeffersons for a food stop! She even took pictures for us as our first time visiting memories. Thank you for making our visit so much more memorable.

Great food and terrific service! KK was attentive, friendly, and efficient.

Stop at this wonderful place on a bus tour trip because the Burger King down the road didn’t have enough employees to cook our food!!! The service was awesome. We Bombarded them and they took very good care of us and the food was absolutely delicious especially the cinnamon butter with the sweet potato fries. Gotta try it, should be put on top of the cake. Thank you young ladies for your great service, especially Madison!!!

Edit: heard from the "owner" and he was as rude as the staff. So go at your own risk. We love this location in Fort Payne and go multiple times and week. We enjoy bingo on Tuesdays and always have at least a group of 6. But last night the bartender (who said she was the manager) was rude and combative. She angrily told the restaurant that "if you didn't hear the bingo numbers called then it is your fault". She is correct, of course, but we are normally having a good time, laughing and egging each other, congratulating each other when someone wins. And the bingo caller was not repeating the numbers continuously. She did it some times but she started calling the numbers very fast and not repeating them. The bartender stating the obvious as if a riot was about to start was unnecessary. She seems to be on a power trip. I asked for her managers number and she gave me a GM's number, which I presume is likely a coworkers number. I don't believe Jeffersons has a GM, just an owner. I will call the number and talk to the person but I don't have any hope that the bartender will be talked to. I and all the other bingo patrons deserve an apology from her rude self next Tuesday. If a riot starts I will be right there with her holding it down but we are a croud of middle aged, overweight, balding Fort Payne residents and we are not likely to start a riot of any sort. We are just having a good time with our friends. We stopped going to Limons for bingo because we enjoyed Jeffersons so much. Please do not let your one terrible employee ruin that for us all. The server last night, Faith, was also terrible. She took our order and hid in the kitchen the rest of the night. I cleared our table and another woman got our to go containers. Not the best experience last night. Do better Jeffersons!

We came here last night. We arrived right at 10:30 and they didn't close until 11pm. We were told they had turned off the grill so we could only order fried food. The manager made our waitress bring our food to us in to go containers in bags. The chicken wings had zero seasoning on them. Management walked past our table several times and never spoke. The only bright spot was our waitress. She was very kind. The manager definitely didn't do her any favors making her bring out our food that way.

Heather was our server and did a fantastic job! Food was great and service was fast! 100% one of our regular spots. If your looking for good food and drinks 10/10 recommend.

A great day. I've wanted to ski 'Bama for years. My family had a fun day. We only skied for a couple hours but it was so worth it. The lodge, parking, snowmaking, and lift service wasn't like Appalachian Ski Mountain or Deer Valley, but it was all that was expected and all we could ask for. The people running the resort were so kind and genuine.

“If you want to freeze and have your skates break on the ice and rocks, go here! There’s no water at all, just solid ice as hard as stone. It was my first and last time going there! And “The restroom is portable and dirty.😡😡😡😡

GREAT day spent at cloudmont!! It definitely exceeded our expectations. The staff is beyond amazing and very helpful. Weather permitting, we will certainly be back.

Great service, it was my first time skiing, they taught me well, I started from the middle of the mountain until I was able to get to the top, I highly recommend it

This is a SMALL hill with only a tow rope. They only allow skiing/snowboarding, no tubing. This place is small, but steep enough to get you hurt. They do rent skis and snowboards but beware, they are all used, secondhand equip, they do not rent helmets. They also give lessons but I’m not sure how good those are. THEY DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE INTERNET, BRING CASH. BRING A HELMET, I don’t care if it’s a bicycle helmet, I watched at least 2 ppl get concussions on this hill and that was bc they slipped, however if a full grown adult runs into, you’re gonna need one. WARNING: The MAJORITY of the ppl out there HAVE NEVER BEEN ON A SKI HILL. The biggest danger to that is they don’t know how to stop. That means the likelihood of someone hitting you is high. If you are one of those who have never been on a ski hill - you are responsible for anyone in front of you, as in, don’t run them over, learn how to stop before going to the top, you’re a danger to anyone below you until then, and watch an etiquette video before you go, bc the amount of rude kids I encountered was unreal.

We have been here to ski and to hike. We enjoyed both and plan to go back as soon as possible. The staff is very accommodating and the rooms are very clean.

Photo circa 2003 lol took my child there with a friend and had a BLAST!!!

God is on the move in this little precious church! Thank you so much, to all who welcomed us & made us feel right at home. My wife Amber & I thoroughly enjoyed Praising Jesus with yall. God Bless

It is a very interesting little church. They had the door locked when I was there though so I couldn't look inside. Otherwise a nice little stop on my trip through the area.

Interesting back story to this church. The church and grounds are nice.

Sweet little cabin Hope to find out more history about it. Door is always open go in anytime or come for service Sunday at 10.

Beautiful church with an amazing history. My husband and I got married there April 10, 2004 because of its natural beauty.

What an amazing little find in Mentone, beautiful church and ground.

Definitely worth your time. Check out this wonderful chapel!

Just like the Opra house they never opened even tho sign said it should be.

This was a small little museum dedicated to the hosiery industry in Fort Payne. It mostly features the different machines used to create various socks from different time periods. The lady who was working when we were there was able to give us plenty of information about the industry. It is also attached to the opera house and tours can be requested.

Me & my brother enjoying to look around the museum during our vacation trip.

Decent Little Room And the Air Conditioner Kept Me At A Pretty Chilled Temp which was good as Hot as it has Been. Room Includes Internet. Cable, Phone, Microwave, and Refrigerator. No Food or Snack Machines Though. You Give A Little You Get A Little. 👌🏻🤗👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁💯💯💯

BEWARE!! Do not stay here! The people that run this place are incredibly rude & hateful. I paid $72 w taxes to stay here & checked in at 2am. I was initially told i had to go check out at 11am then it changed to 1030am. I asked for a late checkout, specifically to stay until 12 or 1, bc the place was basically empty & i was hoping to get some sleep in before i had to travel again. I was told that i could stay until then for $50, basically the cost of staying another day, & she acted like that was kind & reasonable. It was not. Every other place i've stayed allowed u to do a late check out free of charge. I was rudely kicked out at 1020. Save ur money & drive a bit into this horrible town & stay at the days inn for a lower price!

For $55, if you arent extra then this is a fine place to stay. The pros: it's $55, two full beds, good climate control, a wide shower TV, Internet. And Cable. The cons: the mattresses are relatively thin, maybe a 5in mattress at one time that is now a 3in mattress. There is no coffee pot. Even if they didn't I clue coffee, the pot should be. There was no deadbolt lock on my room door. If it wasn't for the lack of a dead bolt and coffee pot, I'd rate this a 5 star simply when considering how affordable it is. There isn't even much of an issue with noise being off a highway.

The Hampton Inn over booked Thank God for the mom and pop Hotel Beautiful view of the mountain. The rooms were recently remodeled. And unbelievable for only 60.00. Would recommend.

Unclean, owners are rude and will not accept pets at all. Bad thing is our pets are cleaner than their rooms. Prices are so high you will do better at any of the other motels in town. It should be demolished

I been here for almost two months and it's great quiet and they respect you and you get fresh towels and liners when you want it and they don't knock on your door unless you have to pay for the room or your disturbing the peace

I started 3 nights this week here. It's been remodeled since last time I was there WAY WAY nicer than it used to be. Friendly folks. Clean. Quiet.

Fun nine hole course that reminded me of the courses I grew up playing. For being closed a year, the course was in great shape. Greens were receptive and I know it will only keep improving under the new management. The course is setup to make you hit a lot of shots and its important to keep it in play with all the trees that line the fairways. I certainly recommend getting out and supporting your local public courses. Excited to keep playing there on my trips to Fort Payne!

Some how the 1st fairway is flooded after 3 days of nothing but sunny and 70, hazards aren’t labeled so expect your shoes and socks to get soaked. Didn’t even bothering asking for a refund or rain check on the other 9 holes I paid for, I didn’t even make it past hole 5 because the course is managed so bad compared to how the promote it on facebook

A great local course to get 9 holes in. The greens can be spotty at times. During the rainy season, there are a few areas with poor drainage, but overall a good course to play and it is very reasonably priced. Update: The grill is fantastic! Great food at reasonable prices. Definitely recommend.

Stopped and played 9, we were about the only one's on course due to cool/cold weather. But we are tuff old guys ! The guy inside pro shop was great.

Great 9-hole course. Good place for a beginner or someone who hasn't played much to be able to hone their game. Those in the clubhouse are friendly and helpful.

We had a great day golfing. The staff was great. Our lunch at the grill was wonderful. See you again soon!!

Staff was very friendly. We only went for the pool which needs some serious cleaning but it has potential to be a great place. I enjoyed it and would go again

Don't waste your time, like I did, it's not open. Go to the website, nothing planned for the future, but they want you donate money. It has a locked gate with a sign no trespassing.

This place is shut down and there's a big gate across the cave entrance. The area surrounding the cave is a Dumping Ground for residents and locals to desecrate. You have to gather groups to visit the cave. It would be great if they could open the place to visitors.

SCP containment site

Ribbon cutting was memorable with a cave tour following!!

Wonderful!

We stopped by for a quick look at the falls. It was a weekday and there was only a couple of people there at the time. We felt like we had the place all to ourselves. The falls are gorgeous and it is so peaceful out there.

The first time we went here it was the middle of Covid season and everyone in the whole world was trying to do outdoors stuff, because it was supposedly the only safe thing to do. So the parking lot was hopelessly jam-packed with people and even on-street parking with people parking in the ditch for a half mile back past the trail head parking!! So we could not see anything at all that first time which was a real shame because the falls were thundering so loud it was shaking the parking lot!! This time we went and it was barely a trickle by comparison inspite of raining for a solid week. Anyway this time was still a real treat. I only wish we had taken the time to grab a kayak and paddle out on the water for a little while. Their beach uses fake sand, but what can you expect I guess. Do be careful, there are rock cliffs you can fall off, and would likely die!! There is not much trail to see from the top of the falls, but you can wander around and get a few good shots and panoramics. However I highly recommend you spend the majority of your time on the trails that go from the trail head parking lot down the street. There are multiple trails, the bluff trail is good if you are not very athletic. But if you want a challenge then take the lower valley trail. The rocks on this trail are amazing!! On your way back, look for the cave trail detour and take that. You are gonna love the small cave you find. It actually has a BIG entrance, but does not go very far back. It does make for a nicely framed photo opportunity! Make sure you bring proper hiking boots if you are going to take these trails! The extra ankle support is a life saver!! There is some really interesting geology around here! Pay special attention to the content of the rocks!! This kind of rock can only form from mud flows, the kind that would be formed from a mega tsunami! Aka global flood!!

We wanted to explore the “Grand Canyon of the South” it did not disappoint. We drove around and had a blast stopping at so many beautiful places along the way. Finally stopping at Desoto Falls. It was just so beautiful! Loved the path that you could walk down beside it to get different pictures and see it from different levels. Could have stayed but we were headed to dinner! Great pictures!

Amazing place, short hike down but great wide area to swim. There’s not a lot of room on the bank for people so I’d pack light. Highly recommend bringing an inflatable float.

It's a nice, calm river. Not much parking is available, and the water is kind of muddy. It's more of a bring-your-dog type of river. I rented a Kayak for an hour, and it was peaceful, but there is not much more to this river.

A very beautiful waterfall that is very accessible with a short walk! It is one of the most approachable falls.

We just had a good snowfall a couple of days earlier so why not visit DeSoto Falls to see what snow was left there and we weren't disappointed. Lots of snow melt had the falls thundering with icicles on the canyon walls and some snow left on the rocks around it. So glad we took the 1 hour drive south from where we live, to enjoy the sunshine of an cold winters day!

Very relaxed atmosphere with a "hole in the wall" aesthetic to it. Service was respectful and respectable. Awesome food, burgers had that classic backyard cookout taste to them and fries were well made and seasoned. Definitely going back soon.

Great little shopping spot! Extremely nice shop owners. They go out of their way to make you feel at home.

On Tuesday Sept 28 we went to Fort Payne to see the Alabama museum. After our tour we rode up to town and went to the park. We walked downtown looking for a place to eat and someone recommended The Strand. We walked in to a pleasant surprise. We found it charming and whimsical. Me met a friendly man named Heath. He told us about the specials and what was good. My sister and I both ordered the burgers. As we waited for for our food we chatted with Heath who talked to us told us stories and gave us Alabama fans some inside information. He told us stories about the band and just all round friendly. Our burgers came out hot and fresh and the onion rings were big enough to use as a bracelet. The tea was perfect and we enjoyed our meal as we chatted with others in the restaurant! If we ever make it back to Fort Paine we will be back again! Thanks to Heath and his son Colt it made our day a pleasant experience.

It's an interesting little antique shop, with a little kitchen in the back. They were very nice folks. The onion rings were good, and ! ENORMOUS !, but the Bonanza Burgers were not up to what we were expecting from the indications from other reviews - they were dry, a little over-done, and the flavor was not that great. Maybe it was just a bad day for the cook, but I feel like they need to put some effort into restoring this family recipe.

Burger pretty darn good, onion rings were awesome! Tea and Dr pepper were good also. That is pretty important to us at a restaurant. But talking to the owner was very cool. He gave me a little history lesson on the building and the town of Ft. Payne. I thank him for that!

Great little place to eat. Family owned and run with very consistent quality. They do Ribeye steaks on Fridays and they are the best steak in the Fort Payne area. They also make the old, original Jacks burger that will many will recall as a great burger from way back. And give the baby bakers a try. They are a small whole potato that goes great with steak or the catfish dinner.

Great family owned business! Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Excellent hand cut steaks and other entrees. Tasty burgers. Try the Bananza Burger if you are hungry. Several great sides. The freshly battered onion rings are fantastic. Service is alway friendly and attentive. We eat here 2 or 3 times a month. Go here!

We found this place through the Maps app, fairly high rating, as we were driving in the Little River Canyon area. It's a tiny little bistro on a corner of the "downtown" area offering a small selection of Italian and Greek dishes and a handful of sandwiches along with several dessets. Doesn't look like much from the outside and only offers about a dozen tables inside, but don't be fooled, the food is pretty delicious. We had the cheese planks appetizer, excellent, lightly fried, perfectly melted and panko breaded mozzarella sticks. We also each chose an Italian dinner entree that came with Caesar side salad - delicious dressing and lightly crisp croutons; and a piece of grilled Italian bread that managed to be both perfectly crispy outside and hot, soft center on a positive slab of buttery goodness . Very tasty. I finished it off with the molten lava cake which was a bit too much for me, definitely enough to share. Chocolate lava cake with a magic-shell-chocolate-covered scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate-syrup-drizzled whip cream and a cherry. (I would suggest to the management that they heat the cake a little longer though, while still good, the lava center was not fully melted and was more the consistency of very thick pudding or custard and did not run at all, I actually had to kind of dig for the "lava center" which meant the cake was kind of dry since the ice cream was also enrobed so didn't melt into the cake either.) The bathroom is a little bit of a creepy walk. Through a dark door under a red exit sign, down a dim hallway that turns a blind corner to more, but better lit, hallway where the desperately-in-need-of-a-remodel bathroom lurks at the very end left, that while it did boast a horribly peeling toilet seat and the floor was a hot chipped mess, was at least pretty clean and very well stocked. Overall, would definitely visit again. The food was worth it, it was pretty clean though a bit age-worn around the edges, the prices are in line with a quaint Italian restaurant, which it definitely nails with the hand painted walls of winter trees against a mountain backdrop (very lovely), softly lit with string LED's and tables separated by folding slatted doors to offer the illusion of partial seclusion from other diners. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

The service was incredible. The food is such a delight. Their menu is loaded with tons of Greco-Italian food. They have Italian meatballs with a Greco spin to them which is incredible. My wife and I always go here on date nights because it's all so good. I got the Cowboy calzone. And Italian meatballs with honey barbecue appetizer. The wife got spinach artichoke dip appetizer and the spanakopita dinner. We shared the molten lava cake at the end. So so good.

This was the cutest restaurant with exceptional food. We loved everything!! Only thing that bothered me was the price on the spinach dip and chips ... they were awesome but definitely not enough for the price. We will definitely go back again!!

Good home cooking restaurant. I took a risk and ordered fried cod in the Alabama mountains. It was very good. My wife liked her spanakopita with potatoes. This place is an experience.

We are not local but decided to give Fontana’s a try since we were in town and ready for dinner after a strenuous hike. Great decision! Although the wait time can be long, you are advised on the menu and our waitress made sure we were aware. It was worth the wait! I also appreciated how they brought us both our hot and fresh food at the same time even though mine was probably done sooner. They are incredibly under-staffed due to the pandemic but provided excellent service in a timely manner. We were seated in an area out of sight of our waitress but she did not forget us. The cheese in my dish was amazing and probably some of the best I’ve had. I would highly suggest the fried Oreos as dessert! I ordered mine to-go and I was very pleasantly surprised. I’ve never had it, but now it’s a favorite and I’ll definitely get more next time we are in town. Do keep in mind this is a very old building and does smell like one. Everything was very clean and each table was thoroughly cleaned. Overall a very nice experience! We definitely recommend it and look forward to visiting again.

Great downtown Italian/Greekish food restaurant. Great home style fries and the Meatball sub I had reminded me of my trips to Chicago. They are open for lunch on Sundays with a lunch special. Come check this place out!

Excellent food! My husband & I both had the lasagna and it was soooooo good! The ladies working today were extremely polite & attentive. The inside is very cute, highly highly recommend this place!

If you are a vegan and/or like tofu, this is some of the best I have ever eaten. They have a dedicated vegan preparation policy just ask your server. I had the tofu vegetable medley with rice. The prices are so affordable it was shocking and probably won’t last much longer. The staff was friendly and attentive.

The food here is delicious. They have the best hibachi I've ever had. It's a good place to try new things. The hostess seemed very distant, but the server was really good. They had a good selection of music playing. I would definitely go back.

I don’t like to leave a negative review but things are worth mentioning. I ordered the Pad Thai and I’ve had Pad Thai in so many places but this one was extra fishy and also kinda flavorless at the same time. I kinda stated the fact that the noodles were also under cooked. The waitress took my plate and asked what I wanted instead. She then returned and said they would not swap it out. So unfortunately because I hate letting food go to waste and because I didn’t want to pay twice, I asked for some curry paste to try and help the flavor. I didn’t help much and then I had the runs for the next 24 hours.

If you enjoy a tempura or fried roll then you would love the Shrimp Tempura roll. If you like your tempura or fried roll loaded on top with extras and a sweet sauce, then the Toke roll will make your day. I thought the Cowboy roll was just ok, and the Spicy Tuna was good; however, both were overshadowed by the Toke roll!

Our family visited this place for quite a few meals when we first moved to the area 8 years ago and we really enjoyed the food. Then we ate here for the last time after experiencing the chicken they were serving was different and very nasty. So rewind 8 years later we decided to give it another try. My husband and son and daughter ordered the hibachi filet and chicken. I ordered the Thai curry chicken. We all agreed the meat was weird looking especially my curry chicken, and texturally off. The filet tasted like the way canned dog food smells. I picked out my chicken and only ate the vnot cooked broccoli and rice. Thank God the rice was edible because that's all anyone really ate. The spring rolls I also ordered were cold and mushy in the middle and hot on the outside, that tells me they have a Chef Mike (aka microwave) working for them in the back. I truly do not understand how anyone with any taste buds can rate this place at anymore than 1 star for their hibachi with chicken and filet. We did not try the sushi maybe it's better but I highly doubt it. WILL NOT BE BACK EVER AGAIN!!!!!!! The quality of their food is bottom of the trash can!!!! What a shame ☹️😱🥺

I come here often but I think I will start going to the other Japanese restaurant in town because this place has started charging for a sauce with a dinner or lunch entree! It should include 1 sauce per entree! I can't stand being nickled and dimed, especially when I have been coming here for years and given you plenty of business!

I've only been at this location a few times so far, but it has always been a positive experience. Both the inside and outside are clean. And I love the way the inside looks. The food is slightly more expensive than comparable restaurants in town, but the food does taste great. And the staff is friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going here again in the future.

We wanted to explore the “Grand Canyon of the South” it did not disappoint. We drove around and had a blast stopping at so many beautiful places along the way. Finally stopping at Desoto Falls. But this one was a gem, put our feet in the water and it was just gorgeous. Could have stayed longer but we wanted to see so much more! Great pictures!

It is about an hour and half to two hours from Chattanooga depending on if you take the interstate or back roads. Me and my dog went on Saturday, there is a trail you can take it will lead to a swimming area at the bottom. Be careful the last bit to get to the water is very steep and on the way back up it is strenuous. Wear good shoes there are many rocks on the trail. There is also a overlook to see the waterfall, super beautiful. Also it's very busy during the summer time.

This is one of the underrated National Park Sites due to a somewhat remote location. Be alert on the National Park sign if you want to take pictures as we missed it on the way to the visitor center. You visit the Little River Falls first either by driving or hiking. We drove to a big parking lot. The views to the falls were spectacular. Then you do a scenic drive to overlooks that snakes along the canyon. Be careful follow your instincts and stay on highway 176 it’s very easy to get lost on one of the county roads as we did. There’s small parking on the overlooks. The Mushroom rock is interesting. The so called Grace’s Falls suppose to be the highest in Alabama is seasonal and depends on the rain. It was a trickle when we visited. This one is also very easy to miss be on alert and look for the posted sign.” There’s no fee except if you visit the mouth of the river it’s $15.00 but it’s free if you have the annual pass.

The most fun you can have for free. Big parking lot and two seater no flush toilets. The waterfall is totally serene and it's said you can see a rainbow 🌈 around noon when it's misting. There are a few harrowing trails that can be hiked and an awesome overlook aside from the main lookout. RV and dog friendly 🐕

Beautiful area to view falls. There is a paved path that a wheelchair could go down, or you can use the stairs to the main viewing area. There is a paved walkway to view the falls and a short path over to a better view. The area is relatively shady, and there is plenty of parking. You can also take a short trail down to the river and folks played in the water above the falls (Note-there is some distance to the falls from this area, but the are dangerous falls and you should use caution-the rangers do not recommend playing here bit lots of people seem to enjoy this area). You can get another view from the bridge of the Falls by walking on the sidewalk along the main road from the bridge.

🌊✨ Did you know Little River Canyon is called the “Grand Canyon of the East”? 🏞️ This hidden gem in Alabama is carved out by one of the cleanest, free-flowing rivers in the South! 💧💚 From twisted 🌳 tree roots, rugged 🪨 rocks, cascading 💦 waterfalls, fluttering 🦋 butterflies, to all kinds of amazing 🐿️ wildlife—there’s beauty everywhere you turn.

Visited this along with DeSoto today, both are great places to visit! Canyon lets you walk to the falls, those going to the top flat rocks must bypass the boardwalk railings. I checked out the rocky trail nearby that leads to a swimming and fishing area at the bottom of several stone steps, my kind of trail with roots, rocks, and flat boulders, slightly moderate at most. There are several awesome overlooks along the paved scenic road, plus mushroom rock in between the car lanes is an interesting surprise. Great day trip that would make a weekend trip as well!

Very nice campground and friendly/helpful staff. Was very easy to book online, check in, check out. Was very impressed with the cleanliness of the bath house (men's side). Thank you. Hope to be back up there in the near future. Maybe the springtime if I'm lucky.

Beautiful place in Alabama. The campground is very well kept. Clean bath house/restrooms. Staff is extremely friendly. Nice small req center for kids. Small little pond to get a hook wet. Nothing to brag about on the amount of fish or size of pond. All in all I definitely recommend.

It looks like the campground is under new ownership. They are doing a great job of making improvements. As with most older campgrounds, there are many permanent campers. Some very run down, cluttered sites. The first group of sites closest to the office appear to be new. The landscaping is beautiful. This is the first campground I've been at with extremely good wifi. I plan to return and support the new owners. Their biggest challenge will be to clean up or remove some rvs.

I chose Little River Campground for a quick 2 night stay near DeSoto and Little River Canyon. Booking with them was much easier last-minute than trying to book with DeSoto State Park. The campground manager was very prompt and helpful with my reservation and kindly suggested a site near the entrance. It was a great size for my camper, partially shaded (which was perfect), and had plenty of space. I was very pleased with the actual campsite. The facilities were also nice, and the distance to Little River Canyon was very close. That said, as a solo female camper, I did not always feel comfortable. This campground has recently been purchased by a new owner, and while improvements are being made, there are still concerns. It appears that some individuals live here full-time, and there aren’t many regulations regarding appearances. Most long-term residents kept to themselves, but one was overly persistent in conversation, asking questions that made me feel uneasy even after I gave hints that I wanted to be left alone. While there were no direct threats, the atmosphere left my safety feeling questionable. I would not have felt comfortable there with my children. If you’re looking for a long-term spot, this may be a fine choice. But if you’re traveling through, vacationing, or especially if you’re a solo female camper, you may feel more at ease at DeSoto or another state park. From a business perspective, it feels as though the new owner is trying to weave together two different models—long-term residency and short-term vacation camping. Perhaps he is transitioning, or perhaps trying to merge both. I'm sure this will only improve over time as it appears the new owner and management are attempting to turn this campground into a positive experience.

This was a very chill campground. We stayed 4 nights in a tent, and it was amazing. The view was beautiful. The rest of the guests were calm and chill. We'll be using it again.

We stayed fri-sun to check out Collinsville trade day. Campground was nice with clean bath houses. Plenty of area to walk dogs and wander around. Right up the road from little river canyon. Will definitely come back.

The current management began ownership in November 2024. They have be adding and renovating their amenities since. We are an RV group that traveled there with 9 rigs. Mark and Samir were very helpful and worked with us to make our stay enjoyable. When we were about to leave they asked for suggestions to make the park a better destination. Note: this is an RV campground, not a hotel. Little River Canyon national Preserve is 2 miles away. It is close to eclectic Mentone and Fort Payne.

I love Little River Canyon period. I have been coming there since I was a teenager. The falls are spectacular. You can thank the group ALABAMA for getting the area designated a national preserve.

Start at the Little River Canyon Center, and you'll save yourself some time. 4322 Little River Trail #100 is the address of the center. We started our tour south of the park and saw a bunch of stuff we could've skipped. I thought the road next to the river would give us great views, but the river was hidden by bushes and young trees.

We absolutely loved the views and so close to the road for everyone to enjoy!

This fall is so beautiful! Although my daughter and I were unable to figure out how others were able to walk on the top of the waterfall, we adored it from afar. Science Tip: When taking pictures from afar, if you have a view finder that you are able to look through and have a phone with a camera on it, try this! Place your camera on one (hole on either side) of the view finder. If you hold it just right, you are able to capture a picture of the object up closer! This also works with telescopes, microscopes, etc. See my pictures for the difference! (Only the first few starting from the Scenic Waterfall are with the view finder.) From the beginning of this road is a 12 mile drive of stopping areas for scenic views. There are hiking areas as well. I would highly recommend an SUV or truck. A vehicle that sits higher off the ground in order to park along the 12 mile road. Otherwise, your vehicle will bottom out! (You are in the mountains ⛰️ !)

It's such a very beautiful place. The waterfall is incredible as well at the rock formations and nature itself. It can get a little crowded, especially in the summer, when a lot of people go here to swim. Make sure you bring plenty of water and stay hydrated!

We happened to pick a great sunshiny/very clear day to take a little trip over to northeast Alabama and view this incredible river canyon and waterfalls. A lot of my posts photos depend on good weather conditions and sometimes its hit or miss depending on what time of day I leave to drive to these destinations alone with cloud/sunny wind speeds. This time it was perfect! Enjoy!

We love this place!! It's the largest Canyon, this side of the Grand Canyon. If you haven't visited it, you need to go check it out!!

The really big waterfall was at the beginning on a very nice manufactured trail, the swimming hole is about a 20-30 minute hike down a trail. It was a moderately easy hike, but the very steep “stairs” at the end of the trail made the hike way more difficult. The path starts out smooth with dirt and a few tree stumps, but quickly turns into big rocks that you have to step on. The views were completely worth it though, we will absolutely be going back. It just wasn’t as easy of a trail as we were expecting it to be.

AKA, the Hippie Hole. It's a great place to cool down on a Summer day. Chill in one of the calmer pools above the falls or take a jump into the deeper waters below it. If youre feeling more adventurous, you can also go "boulder hopping". There's something for any age here. The original parking location is now closed off. Instead you have to park at the lookout and take a 0.6 mile trail to get here. Right before you get there, the trail has a steep decline, but is pretty manageable since there are now man-made stone steps for assistance. Just remember you now have to walk back up!

Super cool place to go with your friends and family. It has an area to dive and swim for people who really knows how to do it and another place more shallower for the little ones. Is not such a good place for kids but for teenagers and above full! 💯

Awesome 10/10!! It's a 0.67-mile hike down to the river. It's very spacious, and there are many jumping spots to spike your adrenaline.

Walk about 20-30 minutes you will arrive there! So much fun here!

What a great place to get out and stretch your legs! The parking lot to the falls themselves is a short, easy walk on a developed trail. Three generations from 3 years to 73 years enjoyed our outing. The falls are beautiful and the railing solid at the overlook. There was a longer, natural trail down to the lower falls. This was more challenging for the very young and very old ends of our group.

Little Falls is beautiful, but take the trail head down to Martha Falls aka the hippie hole. Pack a cooler and spend the day, it is absolute heaven on Earth. It's my family's favorite swimming hole in all of Alabama.

At first glance I was skeptical. They quoted me a price that I couldn't believe. But they had my iphone screen replaced in an hr!! Affordable repair and excellent service. Highly recommended. Although I hope to never have to return again in the even of a broken phone I know who I am calling!

I was absolutely NOT disappointed with this place! The owners were very nice and cooperative. I went in and paid half the price that any other place would charge to replace an iPhone 6s screen, and it was done exactly how a verizon a store would do it! I waited 1hour plus a few minutes, but It was well worth it. They took their time, didn’t rush, and my phone came out great. Very satisfied!

I am very pleased with the service I received. Dropped my iPhone off to have the battery replaced as I ran other errands and returned approximately an hour later and it was ready to go. Prices are extremely reasonable and service was top notched.

Had an issue and Luis responded within and hour and offered a solution that I was happy with. I will definitely be coming to Luis for any future repairs to my phone and highly recommend him to repair your phone. And the prices are very reasonable.

Always a great experience everytime I visit. Luis always has what I need and is so good about fixing all of my cell phone issues. Anything from a simple screen protector, to a complete screen change. AND he is so effecient and has it done for me a soon as he can. I can’t complain 😊

If I could put 0 stars I would. This place is terrible. They over pricing everything you want. There is a place down the road called Cellway, they can figure out anything that’s wrong with your phone.. They are so much better. They’re prices are perfect and they’re trustworthy!

These guys are awesome!! I was told to throw my iPhone away they made it brand new!! No where near what the other guys tried to charge! Fantastic customer service!!

0 customer service. red peterbuilt flat bed slung rocks (purposely) and busted my window. when i called the owner he laughed it off and said not my problem. VERY bad trucking company

Currently behind one of their trucks on I20 just over the South Carolina border from Georgia. My husband and I have watched the truck (#625, High Cotton Transport) drive erratically and weave in and out of traffic at high rates of speed. Vehicle is not being operated in a safe manner. I would have attempted to send this via email, but their website link opens to their DOT record of 7 incidents in the last 24 months that included 1 fatality, 2 injuries and 4 tows. Hopefully this company will see this review and pull the driver in for training.

Almost run off the road/hit by a truck #378, which was driving irresponsibly on I-81 In VA, exit 94. So scary! Tried to call the company to report but no one picked up. With their DOT safety rating (at least one fatal crash) it’s no wonder.

A flat bed semi with total disregard of NO TRUCKS LEFT LANE on I24 W just now coming through downtown Chattanooga just be. Jake break rolling pretty hard too. So sad these trucks just plow through with no care for our rules. Labor day 2022 625p

This is not a taxi service.....but a good over the road trucking company!!!

very nice people who care

I love the reviews!

This is inaccurate because this location for Greyhound no longer open.

Nothing was stolen

Quiet, clean little mountain getaway. Nor far from town, but far enough to enjoy the outdoors.

A very cozy home nestled in the woods by DeSoto State Park. We stayed here while we were working in Georgia. The house was just what my wife and I needed when we got home from work.

It was wonderful had a great time the hot tub was cool as hell very nice place quiet Deluxe list

A beautiful cabin to rent , plenty of room , 2 bedrooms , bathroom , kitchen , living room with a fireplace , also a washer and dryer

Real nice cabin. Very well stocked. Hot tub was nice.

Peaceful and quiet and relaxing!

Really nice place to stay.

2nd time for us. Because of mechanical issues, we got bumped out of our reserved room and into a smaller one. But still great place.

Awesome getaway tucked in the woods an just a half mile hike to desoto falls

Very nice place! Loved the view and the room was clean and the owner was very polite! Highly recommend

(Translated by Google) It is an excellent place to rest, very good, no television disconnected from civilization, since we arrived the bed was very clean, the bathrooms were also very clean, the towels also had everything necessary for cleaning, I also liked that the tourist centers are very close It really is a good place, highly recommended (Original) Es un excelente lugar para descansar, muy bueno nada de televisión desconectado de la civilización, desde que llegamos la cama muy limpia los baños también muy limpios, las toallas también con lo necesario para el aseo, también me gusto que los centros turísticos están muy cerca, realmente es un buen lugar, recomendadisimo

My husband loved his experience and learned so much. Everyone was accommodating and answered all our questions. Wished he wouldn't had talked so much at check in and could've got a 3rd repell in since it was only 2 people that day. Nonetheless he had a great time. I paid an additional $15 (walker fee) to drive him to spot (we followed our guide) and stand on a cliff and take pictures/videos in a public area. I guess it's a small price to pay for all the knowledge and experience he got. The guides did answer any of my questions as well and I felt included even though I didn't repell. Can't wait to take hubby back for a class.

Got my refund back but disappointed my rappelling session had to be cancelled since I was the only one that booked for Monday. It wasn’t mentioned anywhere prior that a minimum 3 person booking was required. Not until I got an email today saying that.

I had some time to kill on a February weekend while working in Huntsville so I reserved a time to do some rappelling with True Adventure Sports. I was not disappointed. Isiah and Junior were very knowledgeable and professional. Prior to arriving to the rappelling site (which was a short drive from the business) they stopped at an overlook for a view of the canyon and discussed some of the local edible plants which was very interesting. At the rappelling site I was able to get three rappels down an 80+ foot cliff. They were very professional on their procedures and you can tell that their first priority was safety. Afterwards they provided me with local areas of interest to check out while I was in the area. I definitely enjoyed my time there and thought it was reasonable for the price. I would use their services again if I ever return to the area.

Really great people who want you to get the most out of your adventure. Our guide was vastly knowledgeable about the landscape, the rock climbing was excellent, and they gave constant encouragement to keep going and push the most out of the trip. Highly recommend if you want to try rock climbing in true nature.

We had an incredible experience with True Adventure Sports! This was our second time going on the Caving Adventure! We are customers for life!! Israel and his team are incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, genuine and personable! My 8 yr old daughter came with us both times. They made everyone, especially our daughter feel truly special! She’s already looking forward to when we come back next year!! As are we!!

No complaints here, absolutely worth it! My family and I went on the rock climbing adventure and it was absolutely amazing! We had four guides with us (Abigail, Franky, Emmy, and Kim), and they were fantastic. Very fun to be around, but also very professional, attentive, encouraging, and knowledgeable. They were especially great with the three young kids (9, 7, and 5) who had never rock climbed before and were nervous. Definitely recommend going, and we'll be going back ourselves.

Amazing experiencing with TAS crew. We rappelled in Little River Canyon with them. It was our first time ever rappelling (my 9 year old daughter did this as well.) For starters, the location was absolutely beautiful. The staff were so knowledgeable, provided each of us with individual instruction, and I felt safe and secure with them the entire time. This experience was by far the best activity I did while in that area. I highly recommend this place! We loved the staff who made this our best adventure yet.

Didn't have swings but other than that it was fun for my kids

A great little quiet and somewhat secluded park with shaded seating near a small creek that is very relaxing. Overall it was well maintained, had public restrooms and was not busy. As we were leaving the parks and rec staff pulled up to pick up to pick up some litter and check the trash levels, which was nice to see them being proactive.

Stopped by for a few minutes and seen a whole family of squirrels. Took a few pics while I was there

Hawkins Spring Park is my kids favorite in Fort Payne. It has restrooms that are clean and stocked. The fence is wonderful and gives me the security to actually sit down occasionally without the worry of having to chase a child so they don't wander into the parking lot or road. There is always a shaded area no matter what time of day. Thank you to FP City for keeping this park clean and enjoyable.

It's a peaceful place to go. You can take kids to play or just sit there

It was fine. Wish the bathroom doors were unlocked during daylight hours so if your kids need to use the bathroom you dont have to leave the park and drive into town though.

We really enjoyed sharing our grand daughters birthday celebrations here today. (Happy Birthday to Jaden and Jordan Norris) Lots of entertainment for the youngsters. Thanks to the city of Ft Payne. It made our day

Good place to go to pick up the load and quickly loading nice people

Great place to unload! Nice people!

Great place

Friendly

We had a birthday painting class as a family! It was very enjoyable Darliene is so personable and patient with us first timers!

Darliene is just Awesome, Always a pleasure working with her. Definitely stop by and take some Art classes from her!

Awesome Teacher!!!

I sent Darliene a picture to have painted. The finished product was awesome. She did a great job!

Great place to go for fun! Ms. Darlene was so sweet and friendly! Would definitely recommend going!

Very pleasant and personable person.