Sweet Home Alabama

Scottsboro

If searching for bargains is your passion, Scottsboro, Ala., needs to be on your list of favorite places. That’s because this quaint town, located just 20 miles from the Tennessee state line in Northeast Alabama, is home to the Unclaimed Baggage Center, where you can search through the contents of lost and unclaimed airline luggage for deals that are out of this world. What’s more, Scottsboro’s Trade Days, a 125-year tradition held the first Monday of every month, is one of the top 20 events in the Southeast, according to the Southeast Tourism Society. The Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center showcases a large private collection of local Indian artifacts.

Attractions

  • Docks, The

    Restaurant on the Tennessee River featuring live music Thursday – Saturday nights at Goose Pond Colony.

  • Goose Pond Colony

    Restaurant, golf course, campsites, Olympic-size pool, 1,500-seat amphitheater, walking trail. Marina facility, bait/tackle shop, cottages.

  • Goose Pond Colony Golf

    Players course designed by George Cobb. 4 stars: Golf Digest Places to Play. Voted most fun course in North Alabama.

  • Goose Pond Plantation

    Championship course designed by Don Croft for all players.

  • Jackson County Park

    Fishing pier, swimming pier, walking trails, marina, campgrounds, gardens, playgrounds. Located on Lake Guntersville.

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Events

  • Summer Latino Festival 2012

    Jun 2, 2012

    Jun 2, Scottboro Summer Latino Festival 2012 256-638-4418, 256-228-6001. Free. www.jacksoncountychamber.com--Northeast Alabama Community College, Powell. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, soccer skills contest, children's activities, Latino food with free soft drinks and ice cream, pinatas, and more. Noon-4 p.m.

  • Juneteenth Celebration

    Jun 16, 2012

    Jun 16, Scottsboro Juneteenth Celebration 256-609-4202. Free, except for meal. Scottsboro Boys Museum & Cultural Center--Join in an all-day celebration featuring a barbecue cookout, educational activities, and music. 10 a.m. until.

  • Fourth of July on the Tennessee River

    Jul 4, 2012

    Jul 4, Scottsboro Fourth of July on the Tennessee River 800-268-2884. www.jacksoncountychamber.com. Free. Musical entertainment featuring six acts from local to Nashville, boat parade, food, and, the big fireworks show at the amphitheatre. Noon until.

  • Jackson County Rescue Squad Rodeo

    Jul 20-21, 2012

    Jul 20-21, Scottsboro Jackson County Rescue Squad Rodeo 256-242-2042. www.iprarodeo.com. Admission charged. Off AL Hwy 35--Full rodeo experience from bull-riding, bronco busting,calf roping, barrell racing, and everything in-between. 8 p.m.- until.

  • Music on the Mountain Festival

    Aug 25, 2012

    Aug 25, Scottsboro Music on the Mountain Festival 256-259-5500. www.nacc.edu. Admission charged. Tom Bevill Lyceum, Northeast Alabama Community College, Powell--Featuring the best bluegrass and gospel music groups in the South. 6:30-10:30 p.m.

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Accommodations

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Restaurants

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