Tuscumbia

Attractions

• Alabama Music Hall of Fame

  The Elvis contract between Sam Philips and RCA and the tour bus of the country group ALABAMA are a few of the items on display at the Music Hall of Fame.

• Alabama Music Hall of Fame

  Honoring all notable music achievers from Alabama, including Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie, Emmylou Harris, ALABAMA, Nat King Cole, W.C. Handy, Hank Williams, more.

• Belle Mont Mansion

  Jefferson Palladian architecture. Brick, U-shaped structure built 1828–32. One of state’s first great plantation houses. Design strongly suggests Thomas Jefferson influence.

• Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve

  700+ acres, privately protected scenic area that is a sanctuary for native plants and animals; 15 miles of hiking, primitive camping sites, picnicking, creek wading.

• Colbert County Courthouse

  This stately building, with brick walls that date back to its construction in 1881, houses county government and serves as the centerpiece of the surrounding Tuscumbia National Register Historic District.

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Events

• Memorial Day Ceremony

  May 28, 2012

  May 28, Tuscumbia Memorial Day Ceremony 256-383-7973. www.VisitTuscumbiaAL.com. Free. Colbert County Courthouse--Ceremony at the Circle of Valor, on the grounds of the Courthouse, honoring all veterans. 11 am

• African Heritage Festival

  Jun 2, 2012

  Jun 2, Tuscumbia African Heritage Festival 256-331-5277. www.VisitTuscumbiaAL.com. Free. Willie Green Center--Explore African art and fashions, culture, crafts and food. Also, dance demonstrations, African dancers, live music, crafts for children, folk storytelling, rhythm & blues groups and gospel choirs. 10 am until

• Muscle Shoals Street Rod Run

  Jun 2, 2012

  Jun 2, Tuscumbia Muscle Shoals Street Rod Run 256-383-0783. www.VisitTuscumbiaAL.com. Free. Spring Park, 1 Spring Park Road--One of the largest antique & vintage car shows in Alabama displaying all makes and models of street rods 1972 and older. 9 am - 4 pm

• Helen Keller Festival

  Jun 21-24, 2012

  A variety of attractions and events are on tap for this festival, including performances by musical artists, arts and crafts booths, a parade, athletic events, and a car and truck show. Keller Kids provides educational activities for children, and everyone will enjoy historic tours of Helen Keller's home, Ivy Green.

• Tuesday Evening Trolley Tours

  Jun 5-26, 2012

  Jun 5-26, Tuscumbia Tuesday Evening Trolley Tours 256-383-0783. www.VisitTuscumbiaAL.com. Admission charged. Begins at ColdWater Books, 101 W. 6th St.--Ride the Tuscumbia Trolley and enjoy an interesting commentary by an experenced guide presenting the history of Tuscumbia and its significant historic structures. One home and one garden open each week to visitors. 10 a.m.

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Accommodations

• Coldwater Inn

  712 AL Hwy. 72W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

• Comfort Inn & Suites

  5101 U.S. Hwy. 43S. , Tuscumbia, AL 35674

• Four Way Inn

  512 U.S. Hwy. 43S, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

• Heritage Acres RV Park

  1770 Neil Morris Rd., Tuscumbia, AL 35674

• Key West Inn—Shoals

  1800 AL Hwy. 72W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

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Restaurants

• Claunch Cafe

  Southern home-styled cooking featuring recipes from a second generation restaurant, including made-from-scratch cakes, pie, chicken salad and more. The Pecan-crusted Chicken Salad is to die for.

• Palace Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, The

  The Palace Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop in Tuscumbia is more than a place to get the perfect milk shake or a tasty sandwich. It’s a nostalgic return to the past.

• Rattlesnake Saloon

  Great family restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere featuring burgers, dogs and more. Special burger named one of Alabama's top burgers by the Alabama Cattlemen's Association and public opinion poll.