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Check Out What Is Happening When You’re in Town

December 21, 2021
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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.

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Events Happening:

Arab City Park is transformed into Christmas in the Park, a festive and over-the-top display of merriment and holiday splendor. More than two million lights will illuminate the night sky. Lights turn on at dark until 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. The last day is December 31. 

Sand Mountain Skate in Downtown Albertville is the largest outdoor ice rink in North Alabama. Skate tickets start at $8 and are valid for the day. To check out times and themed nights, click here!

Join the Park Naturalist (and thousands of others across the nation) to celebrate the first day of the New Year on a fun hike to identify and learn about 25 things on the Loop Trail at Lake Guntersville State Park. You will meet at the lodge lobby at 10:00 a.m. 


To learn about all the events happening in Marshall County, click here!

Where to Eat

While we have many restaurants here in Marshall County, here are just a few to help get you started!
  • Albertville

    Wilson’s Barbecue

    Famous for their barbecue potatoes, this drive-through is a local favorite and offers southern BBQ and all the fixings. Try their original peanut butter pie for dessert.
  • Guntersville

    Crawmama’s

    Crawmama’s has southern personality and seafood down to an art. From its rough wood floors to its mismatched chairs, the atmosphere is unique, but the food…the food is fresh from the gulf and cooked up just right.

  • Arab

    Sofia’s Mexican Restaurant

    Known for the specialty margaritas and tableside guacamole, this is a must try while visiting! 

  • Boaz

    Coop’s on Main

    Looking for true Southern comfort food, this is the place to go. You can grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner right in Downtown Boaz!

Check out the rest of our restaurant options by clicking here!

Need a Drink?

Looking to relax and enjoy live music and a cold one, we have a few places just for that.

Guntersville

Main Channel Brewing

Main Channel Brewing offers brews centered around Lake Guntersville themes, which is at the heart of the brewery itself. With beautiful lake views and a nautical theme, the taproom offers a continuous selection of lack favorites and rotating seasonal offerings sure to please any beer lover.
Albertville

Jules J. Berta Vineyard

Located in Albertville, the winery is a part of the North Alabama Wine Trail and has a delicious pizza joint on location along with the best wine slushees and charcuterie boards. Check out their award-winning wine list here.

Albertville

Busted Oak Bourbon Society

Busted Oak Bourbon Society pays tribute to the Prohibition era in U.S. history during the 1920s – an era where the mafia thrived and speakeasies proliferated through the trade of illegal alcohol. Step inside our historical building, Enjoy a classic, handcrafted cocktail, a glass of fine wine or your favorite beer. Enjoy cigars? We have an excellent selection and a private smoking lounge.

More info?

Want to rent a boat? Or maybe find a hiking trail to burn some calories? Or do you just want more information on the Lake Guntersville area? Check out our website to #ExploreLakeGuntersville. And make sure to find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest by searching Explore Lake Guntersville.