Food scene
Trident Marina and Grill is open to serve your needs. They also have a Summer Concert Series free on Saturday nights.
One of the few places around the lake where alcohol and food are served. Basic fare is delicious but they also usually offer filet lignin and crab legs not listed on the menu.
You can gas up your boat and your belly!
22 locals recommend
Brothers on Smith Lake
173 Co Rd 312One of the few places around the lake where alcohol and food are served. Basic fare is delicious but they also usually offer filet lignin and crab legs not listed on the menu.
You can gas up your boat and your belly!
Went for the first time tonight. Open Thursday-Sunday nights. Had catfish dinner with sweet potato fries, hush puppies and broccoli! It was delicious! They had karaoke on Saturday night. It was a hoot!
11 locals recommend
Arrowhead Bar & Grill
761 County Road 941Went for the first time tonight. Open Thursday-Sunday nights. Had catfish dinner with sweet potato fries, hush puppies and broccoli! It was delicious! They had karaoke on Saturday night. It was a hoot!
Not much to look at but they have great biscuit sandwiches to go in the morning before 10:00.
10836 County Rd 222
10836 County Road 222Not much to look at but they have great biscuit sandwiches to go in the morning before 10:00.
Whitlocks general store
6446 County Rd 222Not much in the way of ambiance but good down home food.
Lakeshore Inn Restaurant
364 E Lakeshore DrHours are 11 Am -10 Pm Wednesday thru Sunday, Join us for Farm to Table , Burgers and more at Lunch , the 4 Pm to 8 Pm , Starts our Supper Menu , Steaks , Catfish, Slow smoked Pork, Slow Smoked Chicken , Signature Burgers , like “The Pounder “ Bubba nachos , Catfish Tacos , and a Full Bar with Signature Cocktails awesome Tap craft beers , Acoustic Dinner shows , nightly what , yep, Bang , Dine in or Togo , 256- 735 - 4269 , please call , please share , love Katdaddy and love The StashHouse
123 Lindsey Rd
123 Lindsey RoadHours are 11 Am -10 Pm Wednesday thru Sunday, Join us for Farm to Table , Burgers and more at Lunch , the 4 Pm to 8 Pm , Starts our Supper Menu , Steaks , Catfish, Slow smoked Pork, Slow Smoked Chicken , Signature Burgers , like “The Pounder “ Bubba nachos , Catfish Tacos , and a Full Bar with Signature Cocktails awesome Tap craft beers , Acoustic Dinner shows , nightly what , yep, Bang , Dine in or Togo , 256- 735 - 4269 , please call , please share , love Katdaddy and love The StashHouse
Outdoor Activity
Bankhead offers tons of hiking trails from beginner to expert. Many waterfalls can be viewed on these trails.
They also allow mountain biking, dirt bikes, kayaks, and picnicking. You could explore for weeks and still not see it all
You can come by boat or by car. Trident Grill is closed but marina is still open.
21 locals recommend
Trident Marina
21680 County Rd 222You can come by boat or by car. Trident Grill is closed but marina is still open.
Make sure to bring water, food, insect repellent, and a bathing suit and towels. There is an app called Seek by iNatutalist that will help identify plant and animal species that you encounter.
37 locals recommend
Bankhead National Forest
1070 AL-33Make sure to bring water, food, insect repellent, and a bathing suit and towels. There is an app called Seek by iNatutalist that will help identify plant and animal species that you encounter.
This was the first place we visited when we fell in love with this area in November 2019. 1 1/2 years later we moved here.
13 locals recommend
Clarkson Covered Bridge
1240 Co Rd 1043This was the first place we visited when we fell in love with this area in November 2019. 1 1/2 years later we moved here.
I have not been here because I used to live on a cattle ranch, but this might be interesting for kids.
Check out their website for more information.
https://www.sneadsfarmhouse.com/
820 Co Rd 1225
820 County Road 1225I have not been here because I used to live on a cattle ranch, but this might be interesting for kids.
Check out their website for more information.
https://www.sneadsfarmhouse.com/
A drive through wildlife park
See more at https://anintiltafar.tk/help/?17571631161775
18 locals recommend
Tigers For Tomorrow
708 Co Rd 345A drive through wildlife park
See more at https://anintiltafar.tk/help/?17571631161775
Sightseeing
Smith Lake Flea Market and Vintage Mall
6168 Co Rd 41Lewis Smith Lake
This is a list of things to do that I got off a webpage
Highway Pickers Antique Mall and Flea Market on Hwy 278 right outside of Cullman. Looks are deceiving…that place is huge. Great for antiques and local memorabilia.
Jasper Pickers
315 Hwy 78 WHighway Pickers Antique Mall and Flea Market on Hwy 278 right outside of Cullman. Looks are deceiving…that place is huge. Great for antiques and local memorabilia.
Cullman Culture
For schedule of events go to Cullman County Parks and Rec
Cullman County Agricultural
17645 US-31Rodeo, Barrel Racing, all kinds of activities.
Fall Color Trail
In Cullman/Cullman County (3), the Ave Maria Grotto and the 277-foot-long, 90-foot-high Clarkson Covered Bridge offer excellent views, as do scenic drives U.S. 31 and 278. From Bankhead National Forest, (4) take AL 195 to Double Springs, to AL 33, then take Forest Service roads 249, 262, 245 and 255 to CO 63 and back to AL 33.
Many out of towners long for the Fall Colors. This trail will highlight color change during peak season late October- early November
11 locals recommend
Cullman
Many out of towners long for the Fall Colors. This trail will highlight color change during peak season late October- early November
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Renting a boat or jet ski
I have a complete list of places and their numbers but Airbnb will not let me add them.
What to pack
Bring dock chairs, children’s life jacket, etc
Make sure to bring a couple of dock chairs that you don’t mind taking up and down the steps. There will be chairs available for sitting on the deck, but they need to remain on the deck. Bring plenty of sunscreen because summers on Smith can be hot and rays reflecting off the water can burn.
Traveling with kids
We have books and toys
We have some books, toys and dvds if your children get tired of boating, fishing or exploring. Just please make sure you leave them for others who come after you
Getting around
Lake Navigation
If you are trying to navigate the lake by boat, please download a GPS marine navigation app on your smartphone. Smith Lake is very large and it is easy to get lost. Two free examples are Argo Nav and Navionics. I have both.
Book before you go
Jets ski rentals
If you want to rent a jet ski there are several places. One is Lake Bum Jett Ski. Another is Pontoon Rentals of Smith Lake. Both can be found on Facebook. I just found another place on FB https://www.thebarnsmithlake.com/boat-rentals
What to pack
Adult Beverages
Cullman County is a dry county. There are no package goods stores. Beer and wine is for sale but liquor is only available in certain restaurants.
Don't miss
Any event on Smith Lake!
To view what is happening on Smith Lake visit The Lakeside Life online calendar https://www.thelakesidelife.com/calendar.html?fbclid=IwAR2hza3zDCwHEPN3mRP3N7AkJ_kAQltAVgxo0yoivJGjP3tjiaUzsSNsR1Y
Don't miss
Summer Music at Trident
Every Saturday in the summer Trident Grill and Marina has music free for the listening.
Traveling with kids
Wild water park opening Summer 2022
New water park is opening this summer in Cullman about 28 minutes away.