Guidebook for Mentone & Ft. Payne
Sightseeing
Start your journey at Little River Falls parking lot located off of Highway 35. There you will find a path that leads down to the boardwalk leading to a point to take great photos. Explore the trails - one leads to Hippe Hole - a local swimming favorite.
42 locals recommend
Little River Canyon
4322 Little River TrailStart your journey at Little River Falls parking lot located off of Highway 35. There you will find a path that leads down to the boardwalk leading to a point to take great photos. Explore the trails - one leads to Hippe Hole - a local swimming favorite.
The Canyon center has a theater room to experience Little River Canyon. Start off in space and zoom in to our little slice of heaven; learn about the river system, aquatic animals and wildlife that call Little River Canyon home.
13 locals recommend
Little River Canyon Center
4322 Little River Canyon Rim PkwyThe Canyon center has a theater room to experience Little River Canyon. Start off in space and zoom in to our little slice of heaven; learn about the river system, aquatic animals and wildlife that call Little River Canyon home.
Nestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain and accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers, the park offers kayaking, fishing, hiking, cycling, rappelling, bouldering, ziplining, picniking...and lots of nature to enjoy.
9 locals recommend
Desoto State Park
Desoto State ParkNestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain and accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers, the park offers kayaking, fishing, hiking, cycling, rappelling, bouldering, ziplining, picniking...and lots of nature to enjoy.
Enjoy this beautiful drive around the Canyon rim. You won't want to miss touring this eleven-mile scenic drive located on the western side of the canyon along AL Highway 176 (off of Al Highway 35). The scenic drive begins with Little River Falls Boardwalk overlook and ends at Eberhart Point Overlook.
Little River Canyon Rim Parkway
Little River Canyon Rim ParkwayEnjoy this beautiful drive around the Canyon rim. You won't want to miss touring this eleven-mile scenic drive located on the western side of the canyon along AL Highway 176 (off of Al Highway 35). The scenic drive begins with Little River Falls Boardwalk overlook and ends at Eberhart Point Overlook.
This is newly opened to the public! The falls are beautiful, and this is a great swimming area surrounded by nature. You do need to purchase a permit 12 hours in advance online.
Congo Falls Park
4220 County Rd 275This is newly opened to the public! The falls are beautiful, and this is a great swimming area surrounded by nature. You do need to purchase a permit 12 hours in advance online.
Also known as Martha Falls, this is a local favorite swimming hole. The hike starts at the back of Little River Falls parking lot, there you will find the grail head that starts your journey. Before you reach the Hippie Hole you will have several flights of stairs to make it down to the riverbed. Note, not recommended for young children. The path can become narrow, has ledges and roots. Bring water on hot days. Follow and respect park warnings and rules.
6 locals recommend
Hippie Hole
Little River Canyon Rim ParkwayAlso known as Martha Falls, this is a local favorite swimming hole. The hike starts at the back of Little River Falls parking lot, there you will find the grail head that starts your journey. Before you reach the Hippie Hole you will have several flights of stairs to make it down to the riverbed. Note, not recommended for young children. The path can become narrow, has ledges and roots. Bring water on hot days. Follow and respect park warnings and rules.
Brow Park
200-286 N Cool StDowntown Mentone area - great place to watch colorful sunsets.
Alabama fans flock to get their photos taken with the boys that put Fort Payne on the map. Jeff Cook, Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry & Mark Herndon share their biography at the foot of each status located just outside the Fort Payne city park.
Alabama Band Statues
Alabama fans flock to get their photos taken with the boys that put Fort Payne on the map. Jeff Cook, Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry & Mark Herndon share their biography at the foot of each status located just outside the Fort Payne city park.
Things to Do
Create your own masterpiece! This unique shop gives you the opportunity to create your own glass sculpture.
19 locals recommend
Orbix Hot Glass
3869 County Rd 275Create your own masterpiece! This unique shop gives you the opportunity to create your own glass sculpture.
Let's hit the slopes at Alabama's only ski resort. Great place for beginner and intermediate skiing skills. Open seasonally as weather permits; call to verify hours.
15 locals recommend
Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort
721 Co Rd 614Let's hit the slopes at Alabama's only ski resort. Great place for beginner and intermediate skiing skills. Open seasonally as weather permits; call to verify hours.
Food scene
Parkway Ice Cream
2003 Desoto Pkwy NEYum! The best place to stop in with the kids.
An awesome mountain eatery! So popular you may need a reservation.
49 locals recommend
Wildflower Cafe
6007 AL-117An awesome mountain eatery! So popular you may need a reservation.
A cool place to grab a bite to eat or a bottle of wine/snacks. Has local artists' crafts on display. Closes early!
31 locals recommend
Mentone Market
5872 AL-117A cool place to grab a bite to eat or a bottle of wine/snacks. Has local artists' crafts on display. Closes early!