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LAKE GUNTERSVILLE GETAWAY
Looking for a relaxing place to
get away with the family for a
few days? North Alabama’s Lake
Guntersville area offers plenty of
opportunities for the whole family
to unplug and unwind.
Surrounding Lake Guntersville are small
Southern towns that are a recreation
bonanza. You could spend an entire
weekend just enjoying the serene
atmosphere at the lake, or take a short drive
to experience one of numerous nearby
attractions (the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
in Huntsville is about an hour away, for
instance).
DO & SEE:
Lake Guntersville State Park
Enjoy more than 30 miles of hiking trails,
picnicking, fabulous vistas and numerous
sites for viewing wildlife. It is a winter home
of the American bald eagle. Lodging and
camping options are available inside the
park, along with a full-service restaurant
and 18-hole golf course. Boat rentals, a
beach complex, hiking and biking trails and
an outdoor nature center are just some of
the ways to relax and enjoy the beautiful
Lake Guntersville area.
alapark.com/LakeGuntersville
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Unclaimed Baggage Center
Ever wondered what happens to lost
luggage and things people leave behind
on planes? Discover for yourself America’s
best-kept shopping secret, more than 7000
new items arrive daily at this treasure-trove
located in nearby Scottsboro.
TIP:
Visitors can get the true
Unclaimed Baggage
experience Monday-Saturday
at 2:30 p.m., when staff open
newly arrived unprocessed
bags and unveil the contents.
unclaimedbaggage.com
STAY:
Lake Guntersville State Park
Lodge & Convention Center
With 112 hotel rooms and suites, and
newly renovated facilities, the Lodge is a
comfortable and convenient place to stay
and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to
offer at beautiful Lake Guntersville State
Park. The park also offers chalets and
cottages, along with camping and cabins
available on the lake.
alapark.com/LakeGuntersville
www.potentialmagazine.com
Lake Guntersville Bed &
Breakfast
Experience Southern hospitality at this
bed and breakfast with a gorgeous view
of the lake from wraparound porches.
Walk to shops, restaurants and the marina.
Conveniently located to a walking trail,
Civil War Sites, North Alabama Birding
Trail and Cathedral Caverns.
lakeguntersvillebedandbreakfast.com
EAT:
Mud Creek Fishing Camp
Known for its catfish, the restaurant also
serves noteworthy barbecue pork and ribs
at old-fashioned prices with some of the
best food and service in the Scottsboro area.
Located in nearby Hollywood.
For more great weekend getaway ideas,
check out the Alabama Tourism website at
alabama.travel
Info courtesy of Alabama Tourism
Department.
Photos courtesy of (Left) Alabama Tourism
Department and (Top Right) Gin McCrary,
Browns Creek Sailing Marina/
www.sailbrownscreek.com.