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"We are very proud of our corner of the Appalachian foothills. This is a little bit of heaven with the mountains and Lake Guntersville. We want to help you have such a good time, you'll come again and again!"

 

R e s t a u r a n t s

Lite Eating

Cups Espresso Café at Unclaimed Baggage Center
At Cups Espresso Café, we're known for great food, great quality, and of course great coffee! We have so many delicious options on our menu, including the best chicken salad around, a legendary salad sampler, yummy sweets and Starbucks Coffee. Our extensive coffee line proudly serves rich espressos, frothy cappuccinos, cafe lattés, mochas and more. If you just want a snack, there are muffins, pastries, cookies and now, Dippin Dots!

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Delightfully Different

Veranda Cafe
803 Garland Ferry
256.259.3855
A quaint quiet setting with delicious salads and sandwiches. Open for lunch Tuesday-Thursday. Call for hours.

The Blue Willow
303 East Willow Street
256.259.3462
The Blue Willow offers a menu of equisite southern cuisine in one of the towns oldest Victorian homes. While you await your meal, browse the house and grounds where you'll find a variety of antiques, collectables, and paintings from local artists to complete the decor. Call ahead for seasonal hours.

Payne's Soda Shop
Downtown Square
256.574.2140
Go back in time and enjoy the days of fresh squeezed lemonade and peanut cokes. A pleasant stop while shopping on our downtown square.

The Docks
Goosepond Colony
Located next to the pool
256.574.3071
Delicious seafood...Southern Style! Think you've tried it all? You may want to try the Shrimp 'n Grits-it's the house specialty!

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Home Cooking

Jackson County Park Restaurant
Jackson County Park
256.259.3877
If a big county breakfast is what you're after, this is the place to go! They open early for the breakfast crowd and stay late through lunch. On the weekend, stop by for dinner. Overlooking beautiful Lake Guntersville, stop in by car or boat!

Liberty Restaurant

907 E Willow St.
256.574.3455
Good home cooking. Generally features 3-4 meat selections and 6-8 vegetables.

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American

Ruby Tuesday
252 Micah Way (Off Hwy 72 & Hwy 35)
Scottsboro, AL 35769
256.574.2619

Huddle House
1402 County Park Road (Off Hwy 72 & County Park Road)
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256.575.0300

Western Sizzlin
23980 John T. Reid Parkway (Off Hwy 72)
Scottsboro, AL 35769
256.259.6888

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Bar-B-Q

Triple R Bar-B-Q
2940 Veterans Drive
256.574.1620
Pork & Chicken Bar-B-Q that is exceptional or try a mouthwatering platter of Catfish.

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Mexican

Buenavista
County Park Plaza at the corner of Hwy 72 and County Park Road
256.574.3543
Great Mexican food at reasonable prices

Margarita's
Hwy 279 S. Broad St.
Voted Best Mexican Restaurant by the locals, so you know its good!

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Chinese

Kim San
1519 S. Broad St.
256.259.9000
Very good Chinese food with extensive selections available on the menu.

No.1 China Buffet
23065 John T. Reid Pwky
256.259.2218
A plentiful Chinese buffet that will keep you coming back for more. The variety will be sure to have something for everyone.

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Italian

Geno's Pizza Den
102 Micah Way, Suite 1102
256.574.1533
Fresh cooked to order pizzas are the specialty. The menu also offers a wide selection of american meals hot off the grill.

Stevarino's Italian Eatery and Pub
3509 South Broad Street, Suite 201
256.259.5420
Menu features a traditional Italian fare as well as specialty sandwiches and hoagies.

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A c c o m m o d a t i o n s

Jameson Inn
208 Micah Way (off Hwy 72 & Hwy 35)
Scottsboro, AL 35769
256.574.6666
Clean comfortable rooms at affordable pricing. You will also be able to enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the morning.

Comfort Inn
23518 John T. Reid Pkwy.
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256.574.6740
The Comfort Inn offers the same clean, comfortable accommodations you find at all their Inns nationwide. They even provide a light breakfast for you.

Days Inn
1106 John T. Reid Pkwy.
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256.574.1212
A modestly priced Inn, this one is slightly less expensive than the others and is not quite as new.

Traveler's Place Inn and Suites
1401 E. Willow Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256.574.1010
Great condition with great rates! Located 1.5 miles from Unclaimed Baggage Center.

Gorham's Bluff
101 Gorham Drive
Pisgah, Alabama 35765
256.451.3435
This is Southern hospitality at its best! This is a beautiful bed and breakfast just a 30 minute drive from Scottsboro. The elegant mansion overlooks the Tennessee River. Tucked in the tiny town of Gorham's Bluff, this is a wonderful place to escape from the city. You can relax and retreat after your shopping spree at Unclaimed Baggage Center.

Goose Pond Colony
South of Scottsboro 5 miles on Hwy. 79
256.259.2884
Lake front cottages (2-bedrooms, 2-baths) put you on the shores of the beautiful Lake Guntersville. Goose Pond Colony also has excellent camping facilities including paved sites, bath houses and a camp store. These prime camp sites fill up fast, so plan ahead.

Mentone Rentals
Located 36 miles SE of Scottsboro (Off Hwy 35 S onto AL40)
256-634-4777
Find the perfect scenic getaway! Whether you are looking for a romantic escape for 2 or fun for the entire family--The Mentone area offers a variety of accomodations to choose from.

Best Value Inn
46 Micah Way (off Hwy 72 & Hwy 35)
Scottsboro, AL 35769
256.259.4300
Conveniently located at the Intersection of Hwy 72 & Hwy 35. Just Minutese away from our store!

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A r e a   A t t r a c t i o n s

Goose Pond Colony
South of Scottsboro 5 miles on Hwy. 79
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256.259.2884
This is where Dad and the kids can play while Mom shops! (Dad might also want to check out the sporting equipment at Unclaimed Baggage Center. He might turn up a lost treasure like a great putter or fishing rod.) Not only is there great golfing on the Par 72 championship course, you can also enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and swimming.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove
25 minutes west of Scottsboro on Hwy. 72
(take 450 Old Hwy., 431 South)
256.551.1818
Ok, now the truth is out. Our area has a number of great golf courses. It's a bit more than a shopping trip when you have a Robert Trent Jones course (54 holes!) to play. Think you can talk Dad in to coming now?

Old MacDonalds Petting Zoo
30 minutes west of Scottsboro off Hwy. 72
256.776.4332
A great place for the entire family to enjoy! This friendly zoo offers a 'hands' on petting and feeding of domestic and exotic animals and birds. Amenities also include a picnic area, playground, pond, gift shop, and a snack bar. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a relaxing visit in the shady 6 ½ acre park.

History

Scottsboro- Jackson County Heritage Center
800.259.5508
We can trace our area's history back 12,000 years! And the Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center tells it all, right up through the Civil War. A pioneer village and museum brings the past alive. There are many exhibits and festivals throughout the year. Call the Chamber of Commerce for information.

Stevenson Depot
was a Union stronghold during the Civil War. Today, it's a great place to visit if you love trains or Civil War history. You'll find it on Main Street in Stevenson (between Scottsboro and Bridgeport). The Scottsboro and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce can give you more information about this and other attractions.

Go Exploring

Camping, Fishing, Boating, Hunting
800.259.5508
You may completely forget about the office when you dawdle a day away on Lake Guntersville or venture into the deep canyons of Buck's Pocket State Park. The incredible natural beauty of our area will help you get back in touch with what's important. We'll certainly understand if you don't want to go home! (Many of us who came to visit stayed for the beauty and relaxed lifestyle!)

Russell Cave
20 minutes North of Scottsboro off Hwy. 72
Your kids will think this is very cool. Pre-historic Indians lived in this cave for 8,000 years. You can discover where these people lived, see their weapons and tools and imagine what it might have been like to live in pre-historic times. Plan at least an hour to explore the cave and museum. And if you have time, plan another hour or two to hike the nature trail.

DeSoto State Park & DeSoto Falls
20 minutes from Scottsboro off Hwy. 35
800.252.7275
Want to explore some of the natural beauty of the area? Pack a picnic and relax with the family for a few hours exploring the waterfall and hiking trails.

Cathedral Caverns State Park
25 minutes west of Scottsboro off Hwy. 72
(take Hwy 431 towards Grant)
256.728.8193
When the cave opened in July, 1959, visitors marvelled at its many wonders: Stalagmite Mountain, Frozen Waterfall, Mystery River, Boulder Boulevard, the formations of the Stalagmite Forests. But the most impressive sight of all was Goliath, the largest known stalagmite in the world. See for yourself today!

Antique Shopping

Unique Treasures
256.574.1974
Just off of the Square at 209 West Laurel Street
Antiques, Glassware, Furniture, Lamps, Jewelry, Dolls, Collectibles & More!

Scottsboro Antiques Auction
256.259.3727
207 West Willow Street - 1/2 mile east of Unclaimed Baggage Center
Call for dates & times

 

Beyond Scottsboro and Jackson County

U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, Alabama
800.63.SPACE
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Not only will you find the finest collection of rockets in the world, you can see where pieces on the Space Station are being built! You can get an astronaut's view of earth watching the IMAX® film spectacular on a giant domed screen. Plus, there are rides like Space Shot that blasts you 180 feet in the air with 4gs of gravity!

Ruby Falls
1720 South Scenic Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37409
423.821.2544
May we suggest that on your way to or from Chattanooga, you take a tour of Ruby Falls located on historic Lookout Mountain. This is a most unusual natural wonder! Ruby Falls is the highest (145') underground waterfall in America. There are guided tours on paved, level walkways. You can also get a spectacular panoramic view from Lookout Mountain Tower so bring your camera (or get a great one at Unclaimed Baggage Center!). There are directional billboards to Lookout Mountain all along the highways and you'll find it by taking exit 174 or 178 off Interstate 24.

Tennessee Aquarium
One Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37401-2048
800.262.0695
http://www.tennis.org
Chattanooga is the world's largest freshwater aquarium which also features altwater habitats for sea life. You'll wander through an incredible 60-foot canyon and two rain forests while watching 7,000 animals swim, fly and crawl in natural surroundings. Allow about two hours for the self-guided tour. The 3-D IMAX® film on a six-story screen is a not-to-be-missed experience that will extend your visit. Rates depend on age and whether you combine the IMAX experience with the aquarium tour. (When you call the toll-free number above, you can get information about both attractions.)

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A r e a   E v e n t s

First Monday
Downtown Square in Scottsboro
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256.574.3100 ext. 237
It is recommended that you call to verify exact dates before you plan your trip.
For over one hundred years the residents of Scottsboro and Jackson County have come together for "trade days" where bartering, buying and swapping of goods has not passed on with time. It's a unique blend of yard sales, antique shows, and arts and crafts. While shopping, be sure to stop in the many antique and other delightful shops located on the Square.

Ole Timey Craft and Bluegrass Festival
Paint Rock Valley Lodge and Retreat
Annual Event during September
Take Hwy 79 to 146, then right on County Road 9
256.776.9411
If you're lookin' for a good ole time--Don't miss the Ole Timey Craft and Bluegrass Festival. This annual event features talented musicians from all over the southeast that play live bluegrass music rain or shine. You will also be sure to enjoy the delicious food and a living history reenactment troupe that'll deliver a wisecrackin' Wild West show!

Crow Mountain Hill Climb
Jackson County Road 33
Experience the thrill of Hill Climb Racing right here in the scenic Jackson County area. The road chosen for the Crow Mountain Hill Climb stretches 2 miles and draws hillclimb racers from throughout the Southeast to compete. Be sure to check ahead for event dates.

Siege of Bridgeport Re-enactment
Off Hwy. 72 on Jackson County Rd 255
Annual Event during March
256.495.3614
The undisputed largest re-enactment in Alabama! Bridgeport brings history alive when over 1,000 re-enactors thrill thousands of curious visitors and history buffs alike with their authentic re-creation of this fateful battle of the Civil War. Period music, authentic encampment and vendors of historical objects and clothing will truly make you feel like you took a few steps back into the past.

Art Sunday
King-Caldwell Park on Broad Street in Scottsboro
Labor Day Weekend-Art Sunday is Sunday only
An outdoor festival that showcases arts and crafts created by over 150 local artisans. You'll find everything from jewelry, hand-poured candles, paintings, fine photography and much more. Don't leave the kids behind, this is fun for the entire family. Grab a refreshing glass of lemonade and take a stroll through the "Art in the Park!!"

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T o u r i s t   I n f o   L i n k s
Here are more sites to help you plan your trip to our area:

Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association

Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville
Chattanooga
Atlanta

 

 

 
 
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