Blog Archives - Marshall Tourism & Sports

Celebrating Alabama’s Restaurant Week around Lake Guntersville

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It is officially Alabama Restaurant Week! This celebration comes every year, and we love to talk about all of the good eats you can find in our corner of Alabama the Beautiful. When you come to #explorelakeguntersville, we have a ton of options of local joints that will leave you craving it when you’re back home. Here are some of our favorites...

3 Reasons Why You Should Come to SugarFest

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The SugarFest is approaching fast! The festival happens every year on the Saturday of Labor Day closing out the summer in a sweet and fun fashion! SugarFest is an all-day festival beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the Sugar Rush 5K and ending at 8:15 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks show. If you are looking for something to do around the Lake Guntersville...

6 Ways to Stay Cool this Summer When You Explore Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, On the Lake, Outdoors, Uncategorized.

It has been a HOT summer here in Alabama. But don’t fret! Being a lake town with a lot of fun and *cool* amenities has had its perks for locals and visitors alike. We got you covered on how to stay cool when you #explorelakeguntersville. 1. Take a Swim in the Lake You might be saying ‘duh’ because this one is a given....

Lake Guntersville Summer Bucket List Challenge

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If you have things on your Lake Guntersville bucket list that you quite haven’t marked off your list, well we are giving you the opportunity to do them and win a prize! Complete all ten items on the Lake Guntersville Summer Bucket List Challenge, and you win a bucket hat and sticker and a chance to win a stay at the brand-new City Harbor along...

5 Things to do in Lake Guntersville Memorial Day Weekend

Posted in Blog, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors, Restaurants, Uncategorized.

Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Guntersville brings lots of smiles, fun times and the best memories to look back on! Whether you get in the water or not, we got a few things for you to add to your list of ‘To-Dos’ this weekend. Rent a Boat If you have your boating license, rent a boat to explore the 69,000 acres we call Lake...

3 Reasons Why You Should See a Concert at Sand Mountain Amphitheater

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The Sand Mountain Amphitheater is hopping all concert season long! You can find a concert in all genres including country, hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll and more. With the concert season in full swing, here are three reasons why you need to buy tickets ASAP! Big Name Artists You may have never heard of Albertville until recently,...

Our Happy Place: Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week

Posted in Accommodations, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors, Restaurants, Uncategorized.

Dig deep. Think of that smell, sound or sight that makes you happy. We hope that maybe one of those is here in Marshall County, Alabama. It could be seeing jet skis gliding on Lake Guntersville, the smell of a fresh wood fired pizza at Jules J. Berta Winery. Or maybe it’s the laughter of people at any of our fabulous festivals. We think that...

Discover the Hambrick Bat Cave by Kayak

Posted in Blog, On the Lake, Outdoors.

The Hambrick Bat Cave is a once in a lifetime experience if you want to really #explorelakeguntersville. Thousands of bats emerge at sunset just below the Guntersville Dam giving viewers a chance to see this endangered species. What is the Hambrick Bat Cave? Gray bats emerging from the Hambrick Bat Cave on Lake Guntersville. Video taken by...

Why You Need to Visit the Arab Historic Village

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Step back in time at the Arab Historic Village. It is filled with history and artifacts of the early 1900s. History buffs and visitors alike will enjoy taking a walk through this village nestled by the Arab City Park. There are several buildings that each represent stores, homes, churches and more just like the old days. They even have special events...

5 Ways to Spend Spring Break at Lake Guntersville

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Whether you want a week-long getaway or a short overnight stay, we have fun things for you and your family to do this Spring Break. Head inside a cave! Cathedral Caverns State Park is remarkable treasure we are happy to call ours in Marshall County, Alabama. This cave once housed Native Americans hundreds of years ago. When you take a tour...