Sweet Home Alabama

Guntersville

Situated on Guntersville Lake, Alabama's largest with 950 miles of shoreline, this small Southern town is a recreation bonanza. The city is renowned to anglers for its bass fishing and hosts various fishing tournaments year-round. Water sports include skiing, boating and sailing. Eagle-watching has become a sport here for part of the year - the area hosts a large concentration of wintering bald eagles. Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center contains exhibits of Native American tools, pottery and ceremonial pieces.

Attractions

  • Boondocks

    Live music on some weeknights and most weekends at this downtown restaurant.

  • Browns Creek Sailing Marina

    Sailing on Guntersville Lake. Wet and dry storage for sailboats and more. Rental and active sailing club.

  • Crawmama’s Steaks & Seafood

    Live music Friday and Saturday nights during summer.

  • Gunter’s Landing Golf

    Rated 4 stars (Golf Digest). TifEagle greens, rolling fairways. Overlooking Lake Guntersville. Lots available. Swimming and tennis. Villas and cabins available nightly. Golf school.

  • Guntersville Boat Mart

    Pontoon boat and personal watercraft rentals. Full-service marina, boat sales and service.

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Events

  • 9th Annual Guntersville Lions Charity Golf Tournament

    May 24, 2012

    This is a two man team with a 4 man group. Prizes consist of the use of a New Car for a year and / or $10,000 for a hole-in-one. Other major prizes will be announced soon on our website. 12:30- 5:00

  • Guided Hike at Lake Guntersville State Park

    May 26, 2012

    Join our Park Naturalist at 9:00 a.m. on the Golf Course Trail. This trail follows the circumference of the golf course and crosses a small stream. Meet at the Pro Shop.

  • Mid South Spring Premiere

    May 24-26, 2012

    Come out and enjoy watching the beautiful American Saddlebred Horses strut their stuff at the annual horse show.

  • Guided Hike at Lake Guntersville State Park

    Jun 2, 2012

    Join our Park Naturalist at 9:00 a.m. on the Cutchenmine Trail. This trail follows an old coal mine road along Short Creek. In the winter this is a good place to spot herons, wood ducks, and some times eagles. Meet at the old park office on Hwy 227.

  • Guided Hike at Lake Guntersville State Park

    Jun 9, 2012

    Join our Park Naturalist at 9:00 a.m. on the Closed Road. Walk the Service Road with our Park Naturalist and see what types of wildlife and plants are found there. Meet at the treatment pond.

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Accommodations

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Restaurants

  • Bistro La Luna

    Rated 3-Diamond by AAA, Bistro La Luna features Executive Chef Angela Hope, whose cooking has received a 4-Diamond rating.

  • Bruce’s Restaurant

    Eat all you you’d like at this family-owned restaurant. A delicious country buffet is available to please a variety of appetites.

  • Catfish Cabin

    Catfish, the pride of the South when it comes to food, is prepared just right at the Catfish Cabin. An array of side items enhances the menu selection.

  • Covington’s Café

    Covington’s Café is located in what used to be the Glover Hotel (cir. 1940s). This popular café is only open for lunch on weekdays and caters special events, including corporate gatherings, bridesmaids’ luncheons and wedding receptions.

  • Crawmamma

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