Sightseeing
Here are a few of the best spots to visit for family fun or a hiking adventure.
Great for day trips for golf, sightseeing, wildlife interactions, camping, hiking, zip lining, horseback riding and fishing.
32 locals recommend
Lake Guntersville State Park
1155 Lodge DrGreat for day trips for golf, sightseeing, wildlife interactions, camping, hiking, zip lining, horseback riding and fishing.
Open year round. Please visit their website for closures and ticket purchases. https://www.alapark.com/parks/cathedral-caverns-state-park
64 locals recommend
Cathedral Caverns State Park
637 Cave RdOpen year round. Please visit their website for closures and ticket purchases. https://www.alapark.com/parks/cathedral-caverns-state-park
Monte Sano State Park
5105 Nolen Ave SEWonderful location for hiking and mountain views.
Museum
Great day trip to witness some of America's past. Great for kids!
60 locals recommend
Space and Rocket Center station
1 Tranquility BaseGreat day trip to witness some of America's past. Great for kids!
As a living repository, the Museum offers visitors a chance to explore everything from Native American artifacts to interesting local personalities.
https://www.guntersvillemuseum.org/
14 locals recommend
Guntersville Museum
1215 Rayburn AveAs a living repository, the Museum offers visitors a chance to explore everything from Native American artifacts to interesting local personalities.
https://www.guntersvillemuseum.org/
Food scene
Here are a few of my local favorites. I will update and change the list based upon the season and restaurant reviews.
One stop for sightseeing, fun, restaurants and live music. Definitely recommend for an evening out on the town.
13 locals recommend
Guntersville City Harbor
301 Paddle Wheel DrOne stop for sightseeing, fun, restaurants and live music. Definitely recommend for an evening out on the town.
Top O' The River
7004 Val Monte DrLocal favorite for catfish and seafood!
Located right across the street, this place has great burgers, wings and entrees. - Try the stuffed Chicken!
22 locals recommend
Fire By The Lake
3370 AL-69Located right across the street, this place has great burgers, wings and entrees. - Try the stuffed Chicken!
Crawmama's
5002 Webb VillaGreat place for seafood and a unique atmosphere.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
2469 Paddle Wheel DriveWonderful Breakfast Spot Opening May 9th 2022
Date night fine dining experience, with a wonderful outdoor patio.
39 locals recommend
Rock House Eatery
1201 Gunter AveDate night fine dining experience, with a wonderful outdoor patio.
Short 30 minute drive to one of the best Mexican restaurants in the South!
24 locals recommend
Rosie's Mexican Cantina
7540-A Memorial Pkwy SWShort 30 minute drive to one of the best Mexican restaurants in the South!
Cafe 336
336 Gunter AvePerfect place for a sandwich or grab and go lunch.
Wintzell's Oyster House
14455 U.S. Hwy 431Big Mike’s Steakhouse Guntersville
Fun Activities
Family or group outings that are guaranteed to provide a great time and have you wanting to return for more.
This location is host to several top musicians. Please visit the website for details: https://sandmountainpark.com/
Sand Mountain Amphitheater
261 Recreation DrThis location is host to several top musicians. Please visit the website for details: https://sandmountainpark.com/
Topgolf
6100 Topgolf Drive NWGreat golf spot for a family outing or groups.
Looking for your next adrenaline-filled, breath-taking adventure? At Screaming Eagle at Lake Guntersville State Park, you can traverse the canopy with an eagle-eye view in the trees atop Taylor Mountain.
13 locals recommend
Screaming Eagle Adventures at Lake Guntersville
1155 Lodge DrLooking for your next adrenaline-filled, breath-taking adventure? At Screaming Eagle at Lake Guntersville State Park, you can traverse the canopy with an eagle-eye view in the trees atop Taylor Mountain.
Spring Valley Beach is a charming, one-of-a-kind, family-owned water park; it is the only waterpark in the southeast where you can bring your own picnic basket or grill to the park, provides free suntan lotion, and offers free parking. With more than 20 pavilion areas, 11 thrilling water slides, the Southeast’s largest pool, and a huge Kids water playground; Spring Valley Beach really does provide something for any occasion.
Spring Valley Beach
Spring Valley Beach is a charming, one-of-a-kind, family-owned water park; it is the only waterpark in the southeast where you can bring your own picnic basket or grill to the park, provides free suntan lotion, and offers free parking. With more than 20 pavilion areas, 11 thrilling water slides, the Southeast’s largest pool, and a huge Kids water playground; Spring Valley Beach really does provide something for any occasion.