Local Attractions
Make the most of your time in our area while attending the workshops and festival. Below are many of the popular attractions that will be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Guntersville State Park Lake Guntersville State Park and Lodge is nestled among the pines and gentle slopes and rolling hills. The State Park Golf Course challenges the professional golfer and strengthens the skills of the novice. Perfect for individuals, teams and tournaments. Plan your next golf outing at Guntersville State Park while at the Melodies and Musings Workshop and Dulcimer Festival.
Lake Guntersville
Of course, you will not miss Lake Guntersville as Guntersville, Alabama is surrounded by Lake Guntersville, one of the premiere fishing "holes" for some of the largest bass fishing tournaments in the world. With wonderful weather, hungry fish and more that you can do, Lake Guntersville invites you to enjoy your stay as you learn more in our many Festival and Workshops.
Beautiful, Guntersville, Alabama. 35976
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Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville, Al
What does a rocket launch really feel like? You can learn all at the Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL, A must see for kids of all ages. Just a short drive from Guntersville. See directions below.
1 Tranquility Base
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 837-3400
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The Guntersville Museum
and Cultral Center
The Guntersville Museum & the Guntersville Museum & Cultural Center, now located in our brand new home at the historic rock Armory. With its location at the southernmost point of the Tennessee River, Lake Guntersville provides a unique vantage point on history and the culture of the region. As a living repository, the Museum offers visitors a chance to explore everything from Native American artifacts to interesting local personalities. Just a short hop from the festival site.
1215 Rayburn Ave, Guntersville, Al 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7597
Web Site:
http://www.guntersvillemuseum.org/
Cathedral Caverns
The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above!
Cathedral Caverns is the perfect field trip for your school, church or other group. You can visit anytime, as the cave maintains a comfortable 60-degree temperature year round. Call and make plans today and you will see why we are excited about Alabama's newest state park!
637 Cave Road, Woodville, Al 35776
256-728-8193
Web Site:
http://www.alapark.com/CathedralCaverns/
Ave Maria Grotto
Known throughout the world as "Jerusalem in Miniature," is a beautifully landscaped, four-acre park designed to provide a natural setting for the 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world. The masterpieces of stone and concrete are the lifetime work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard Abbey. Begun as a hobby, with various materials he could find, and infinite patience and a remarkable sense of symmetry and proportion, Brother Joseph re-created some of the greatest edifices of all time.
600 St. Bernard Drive, SE
Cullman, AL 35055
Telephone 256-734-4110
Web Site:
http://www.avemariagrotto.com/
Get directions to Ave Maria Grotto with Google maps.
The Paul W. Bryant Museum
Nothing but a winner. That's how he described himself even before he broke the record that made him the "winningest" coach in the history of big-time college football. Even though he is gone, today's University team shares a secret with Coach Paul William "Bear" Bryant. It's knowing what victory demands of you every day of your life.
University of Alabama
300 Bryant Drive
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
http://bryantmuseum.ua.edu/
The Twickenham Historic District
The Twickenham Historic District is just one of three historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Huntsville. Twickenham, which was an early name for the City of Huntsville, was named after a London suburb where the poet Alexander Pope lived. He was a relative of one of the early settlers in Huntsville. Twickenham is the largest antebellum district in Alabama, with many fine examples of early nineteenth-century homes in Federal, Italianate, and Classical architectural styl
Twickenham Historic District & Guided Walking Tour 109 Gates Ave. at Constitution Village
Huntsville, AL 35801-5570
Web Site:
http://www.800alabama.com/things-to-do/alabama-attractions/twickenham_historic_district_guided_walking_tour.html
Gunter's Landing Golf & Resort
Gunter's Landing, which is surrounded by Lake Guntersville is one of the top lake resort areas in Alabama and is situated at the base of the Appalachian mountain range.
1000 Gunter's Landing Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
256-582-3000,800-833-663
OverviewThis course offers lush grass greens and rolling fairways.
Web Site:
http://www.gunterslanding.com/
Beach Mountain Golf And Arcade
Wyeth Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
256-582-4653
Overview18-hole miniature golf course and video arcade
* These are but a few of the many attractions and spots you will want to visit when you visit beautiful Guntersville, Al