Sweet Home Alabama

Fort Payne

If you love the outdoors, you’re going to love Fort Payne, a small, quiet community abundant in natural beauty. Outstanding recreational opportunities can be enjoyed at Fort Payne’s Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort, DeSoto Falls and State Park, and Little River Canyon National Preserve, just to name a few. The Depot Museum features many Indian artifacts, as well as early farm equipment and railroad memorabilia.

Attractions

  • "S" House Antiques

    Antiques, collectibles, fabulous vintage fabric, attire and accessories.

  • ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum

    Headquarters of country music group ALABAMA. Visitors from around the world can learn about their favorite band.

  • ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum

    The music group has their official fan club headquarters and museum located in their hometown of Fort Payne. Open year round W–Sat. 9–5; Sun. 1–5.

  • ALABAMA Statues

    Bronze statues of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook and Mark Herndon are displayed at the Fort Payne City Park. Daylight hours only. Gault Avenue and 5th Street North

  • Big Mill Company - Artisan & Antique Mall

    Located in renovated hosiery mill, built 1888. Early antiques and collectibles, local artiest. Big Mill Bistro & Bakery.

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Events

  • Bouldering Adventure

    May 21, 2012

    Come experience first-hand what bouldering is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. This trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction. We will climb on some of the best boulders atop Lookout Mountain. No prior climbing or bouldering experience is needed. (3-person minimum) Meet at True Adventure Sports $29/person

  • Field School Growin' Up Wild: Animals of the World

    May 25, 2012

    May 25, Fort Payne Field School Growin' Up Wild: Animals of the World 256-782-5697. www.jsu.edu/epic. Free. Little River Canyon Field School Educational/Interpretive Center--Join Renee Morrison and volunteers every fourth Friday of the month for fun nature and art programs for preschool age children. Location: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama No fee; some programs may have limited space, so pre-registration is encourged. 11 am - Noon

  • Rappel Master Certification

    May 22-25, 2012

    This class reviews rappelling basics, advanced rappelling, rescue rappelling, and tactical rappelling then covers instructor level rappel procedures. Learn each rigging type, advanced rescue hauls, alternate knots, the role of a rappel master, their protocols, additional gear, and instructor belaying. You will also do several instructor rappels, instructor level changeovers, staged rescues, silent entry inverted rappels, australian rappels, and fast rope before returning to the store for the rappelling test and knot exam. (3-person minimum) Meet at T.A.S. Training Center $385/person. Note: You will receive a rappel master certification photo ID card upon request and successful completion of this class and exams for a processing fee of $5. To take the Rappel Master Class you are required to have taken the level 1, and 2 classes and be a valid holder of a level two rappelling certification card. Level 3, Work, and Tactical Basic are included in this class.

  • Evening Lake Tour

    May 26, 2012

    Come explore the banks of Weiss Lake in a guided twilight canoe/kayak tour. See 200ft cliffs converge at the pristine Yellow Creek Falls and take a dip into the clean clear waters of Weiss Lake. No prior experience needed. (3-person minimum) Meet at True Adventure Sports $33/person.

  • Field School Family Fun Program: Wild Kingdom

    May 26, 2012

    May 26, Fort Payne Field School Family Fun Program: Wild Kingdom 256-782-5697. www.jsu.edu/epic. Free. Little River Canyon Field School Educational/Interpretive Center--Join Renee Morrison and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities, and more. Location: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama. No fee; some programs may have limited space, so pre-registration is encouraged. 1-3 pm

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Accommodations

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Restaurants