Blair's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great hiking trails, picnic opportunities, zip lining! Stop at the Information Center for maps & info. Several hiking trails just inside the park are for the novice hiker. Check their FB page for happenings/activities (craft classes, fireside talks, etc)
53 locals recommend
DeSoto State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NEGreat hiking trails, picnic opportunities, zip lining! Stop at the Information Center for maps & info. Several hiking trails just inside the park are for the novice hiker. Check their FB page for happenings/activities (craft classes, fireside talks, etc)
Great view located downtown Mentone!! Great place for a picnic or photo op! Sunrise & Sunset are gorgeous!
9 locals recommend
Brow Park
200-286 N Cool StGreat view located downtown Mentone!! Great place for a picnic or photo op! Sunrise & Sunset are gorgeous!
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdAmazing views, hiking
Chattanooga
Cool city with lots to do and see
Beautiful! Kayak rental onsite (seasonal, ck with DeSoto State Park). There is hiking down to the bottom of the Falls on right before you get to the falls. You can even swim at the bottom!
DeSoto Falls, Alabama 35984, USA
Beautiful! Kayak rental onsite (seasonal, ck with DeSoto State Park). There is hiking down to the bottom of the Falls on right before you get to the falls. You can even swim at the bottom!
Sightseeing
The Community Walking Path is adjacent to the Mentone Library on Hwy 117. The hand painted picket fence is so unique! The walking path has many interactive features!
Mentone Educational Resources Foundation:MERF
4561 AL-117The Community Walking Path is adjacent to the Mentone Library on Hwy 117. The hand painted picket fence is so unique! The walking path has many interactive features!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Mentone’s Farmers Market is every Saturday from 10am to 1pm
Located in the square next to the Mentone Inn & the historic Episcopal Church
Don't miss
Places to check out for food
Fontana’s Food-truck, Elevation Bistro (reservations recommended), Mentone Market, The Hatter Cafe, Tip Top Bake Shop, Wildflower Cafe
Don't miss
Shady Grove Horseback Trails
Located just a few miles from the Foggy Gobble. Make reservations for your group. Ride trails to Desoto Falls!
What to pack
Groceries & Mentone Local Farms
Pick up groceries before arrival.
What's available:
Valley Head (down Man, 5 min from Mentone) - Nena's Produce & General Store has veggies, Amish goods, local meats. Dollar General & Family Dollar
Mentone - Sat: Mentone Farmers Market, yr round from 10am-1pm - local produce, meats, eggs, bread, sweets & music on occasion!
Mentone Market: yo go casseroles & specialty items
Farm @ Windy Hill (Fridays except Winter months) 2-5 CT produce, meats, eggs located at beautiful farm on Hwy 117