Area Attractions
Things to Do
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Visit DeSoto State Park and see DeSoto Falls
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Ski at Cloudmont (December thru March)
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Shop in Mentone (The Gourdie Shop, The Hitching Post (antiques & collectibles), The White Elephant (antiques) and various arts & crafts shops) For the Birds, Mountain Life and Chestnut Tree Antiques.
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See a movie at the Fort Payne movie theater
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Golf at Lil' Mole 18 Hole Golf Course
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Collinsville Trade Day - Open every Saturday with close to 1,000 vendors and an estimated 30,000 people in attendance. Arrive early! Trade Day starts by 5:30 a.m. and usually last until about 1 in the afternoon. Plants, fresh fruit, trees, junk, antiques, collectibles is just a sampling of what you can find at Collinsville Trade Day. Located on the US Highway 11. Exit 231 off of I59
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Check out The Shed at Mentone for plants of all kinds and varieties, garden items and specialty products. Design advice is available for yards, weddings and all sorts of special occasions which can be said with flowers or plants. Cheryl is a great help and can put something special together for you or your special occasion, or for a special person you want to impress.
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Visit Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, AL for a garage sale shoppers delight! This is the place where all the items that were left on an airplane end up for resale. If you like to shop, don't miss this place!
Did You Know?
Fort Payne is the "Sock Capital of the World." The hosiery industry in DeKalb County is 90 years young and counting. There are some 150 factories in the county that together employ over 7,800 people. These mills and employees ship out 3 Million Dozen Pairs of socks each week. It is estimated that 1 in every 7 in the world that puts on a pair of socks that those socks came from Fort Payne, Alabama!
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Places to Eat
Wildflower Cafe - A great place for breakfast and lunch as well as Sunday Brunch. Food is fresh and tasty. Join Margaret Baker and Chas for a sumptuous tasty meal or decadent desserts and specialty coffees. Live music Saturday nights and first and third Thursday nights. Open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00-9:00. 5 course gourmet dinners for around $20.00. Call (256)634-0066 or send an
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DeSoto State Park's Mountain Inn Restaurant - This restaurant-motel complex was remodeled from the original stone lodge utilizing the exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and the extra large fireplace to enhance the mountain atmosphere. The restaurant features some of Lookout Mountain's finest dining. 261 County Road 951, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. (256)845-5380.
Windwood Farms Restaurant - Situated in Mentone, this country farm house is a warm and inviting place to enjoy a hearty sandwich, generous plates, seafood dishes, salads, and deliciously prepared steak dinners. Restaurant is open Wednesday - Saturday for Lunch and Dinner, and Lunch on Sunday. 256-634-0055
Sunshine Cafe- at Hwy 177 and Hwy 11 Open for Lunch and Dinner, Monday thru Saturday. Good food. Daily specials -- BAKERY- Hamburgers, Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches. 256-635-6896
Big Jim's Barbeque - at Hwy 177 and Hwy 11 Open for Lunch and Dinner, Thursday thru Saturday. 256-635-6160
Cones of Mentone - 404-218-1527. Ice Cream Shoppe. Featuring Mayfield Ice Cream and Nathan's Famous Hotdogs. Open April 15th - Nov 19th. Hand-Dipped Cones, Shakes, Malts, Sundaes, Floats, Hot Dogs, Sodas, Snacks. Located in the Log Cabin Village Hwy 117 in Mentone, AL.
Depot Diner - Rising Fawn, Georgia Great little place open until 7:00 PM Central Time
Canyon Grill - in Cloudland, Georgia. Good food and atmosphere. Rated Top 10 Resturant in 2009 for the State of Georgia 706-398-9510
Mentone Springs Hotel - Caldwell's Restaurant, a more formal place for great food. Reservations requested.
Log Cabin Restaurant & Deli - Located in Circa 1800's original "Indian Trading Post", complete meals, sandwiches, homemade chili & soups. Made from scratch desserts. Excellent Friendly Service. "Mentone's Oldest Restaurant" atop Lookout Mountain. Open: Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hwy. 117, Mentone, Alabama 35984. (256)634-4560.
Peking Gourmet Chinese Restaurant - Over 30 different items including seafood, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, fruits and a variety of desserts. Open 7 days a week. Sunday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 2605 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. (256)845-1606.
Cracker Barrel Restaurant - Exit 218 off I59 in Fort Payne
Ruby Tuesday - Exit 218 off I59 in Fort Payne
Santa Fe Catle Company - 256-546-5253 -- Exit 218 off I59 in Fort Payne
Museums
Alabama Fan Club & Museum
Home of the Country Music Group of the Century, this museum houses the group Alabama's many awards and achievements, collections from their youth and a souvenir and gift shop. Located at 101 Glenn Blvd. SW, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. (256)845-1646.
Fort Payne Depot Museum
Railroad memorabilia, Dioramas handcrafted back in 1913, Indian Artifacts, Local History and more! Located on 105 5 th Street North, in downtown Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. (256)845-5714. Mon. - Wed.- Fri. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For group tours at other times call (256)845-3957.
Hosiery Museum
This attraction houses memorabilia, antique and newer machines used to knit socks and a wealth of history about DeKalb's thriving hosiery industry. The museum is adjacent to the Fort Payne Opera House on Gault Avenue North in Fort Payne, the "Sock Capital of the World!"
Landmarks Opera House - This structure was built in 1889 by W.O. Rice and was known as the "handsomest opera house in the state." Having been restored by a group called Landmarks, productions are once again brought to the stage. It is the oldest opera house in the state still in use today. Located downtown Fort Payne, Alabama. For group tours of the Opera House call (256)845-0720.
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