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5 Ways to Spend Spring Break at Lake Guntersville

Posted in Accommodations, Blog, Entertainment, On the Lake, Outdoors.

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...

Spend Valentine’s Day at Alabama’s Great Natural Attraction

Posted in Accommodations, Blog, Entertainment, Outdoors, Restaurants.

Looking for a quick getaway with your significant other? Or maybe you need the ultimate girl’s trip. The Lake Guntersville area has everything you need to spend your Valentine’s Day right this year! Book a Room From hotels to camping to vacation rentals, there is a place to stay perfect for you with views of the lake that are dreamy...

Conquer Your Fear at Eagle Awareness

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Do you have ornithophobia (a fear of birds)? Our President, Katy, does too, but that didn’t stop her from enjoying Lake Guntersville State Park’s Eagle Awareness! Looking for prey. Photo by Terry Shell While birds are some of God’s most beautiful creatures, they tend to dislike me. I am unsure why but after years of dive bombs,...

Check Out What Is Happening When You’re in Town

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

Stop by to see our new Visitor Center! We are located at 1601 Gunter Avenue in Guntersville, and we will be open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Untitled-1 Untitled-1 Downtown-Arab2-blog City-Harbor-aerial Events Happening: Head on over to Retreet Resort for a sushi making class with...

Spend Thanksgiving Break at Lake Guntersville State Park

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Looking to spend your Thanksgiving Break a little different this year? Well, Lake Guntersville State Park should definitely be on your radar! With specials, Thanksgiving dinner and outdoor activities galore, you will make the most perfect memories spending time with your family (or friends!) exploring Lake Guntersville and beyond the lake, too! Stay Lake...

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Lake Guntersville this Fall

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

The Lake Guntersville area is a hot spot in the summer filled with lake activities galore. But Lake Guntersville in the Fall should definitely be on your bucket list! From pumpkin patches to Fall colors to hiking in the cooler weather, there is something for everyone this Fall. 1. Cornutt Farms Sunflower Fields at Cornutt Farms Cornutt...

How We Spent One Perfect Weekend at Lake Guntersville

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

Day 1 As we drive into town with the late afternoon sun glistening on the water, an immediate sense of calm washes over me. Our car windows frame a perfectly idyllic small Southern town. People mosey in and out of shops covered in striped awnings, Adirondack chairs sit at the bottom of a small green lawn. We turn up a steep hill and park in front...

3 Places to Go Sunset Chasing at Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, On the Lake, Outdoors.

Is there anything more awe-inspiring than watching the burning sun sink slowly into the horizon? The answer is no—unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to be near the water! There’s something particularly breathtaking about watching as that blaze of orange slips silently into the open water. When visiting Lake Guntersville, relaxation is your full-time...

Get Artsy at Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, Entertainment, Outdoors.

While Lake Guntersville is widely known for its world-class fishing, incredible boating, and beautiful vistas, it also boasts another lesser-known attraction that’s more than worth your attention. Lake Guntersville’s thriving arts and culture scene offers something for everyone, from talented musicians and artists to local theater and festivals....

Your Golf Guide to Lake Guntersville

Posted in Blog, Outdoors.

Golf has quickly become a go-to for safe, socially distant fun. As a bonus, anyone dedicated to clocking 10K steps can do so easily without actually feeling like they’re “working out.” In fact, a leisurely day spent on the fairway feels like a decadent escape—frosty beverage in hand, the gentle hum of the golf cart, the satisfying thwack of a long...