Alabama is home to several mountains that offer incredible views and a variety of attractions for all ages. From beautiful parks and scenic preserves, to award-winning restaurants and unique chapels, there are several attractions located atop Alabama’s most beautiful mountains that we simply can’t get enough of. Listed below are 10 of our favorite mountaintop attractions.
- Cheaha State Park -— Delta
flickr/Alby Headrick Cheaha State Park is located atop Cheaha Mountain, which is Alabama’s highest natural point. This state park offers stunning waterfalls, beautiful wildlife, and gorgeous scenery. Without a doubt, Cheaha State Park is an outdoorsman’s paradise! (19644 HWY 281)
- Town of Mentone
flickr/J. Stephen Conn The town of Mentone is located atop Lookout Mountain and has less than 500 residents. In addition to it being one of Alabama’s most charming small towns, it also has the highest elevation of them all. While visiting Mentone, you’ll experience views unlike anywhere else.
- Wildflower Cafe — Mentone
flickr/Andy Montgomery One of Mentone’s main attractions is Wildflower Cafe. This quaint cafe serves a variety of delicious food in a casual environment. It’s also been featured in a number of publications. Wildflower Cafe is a must-visit the next time you’re passing through Mentone. (6007 AL-117)
- Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel — Mentone
flickr/Brent Moore Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is another attraction that’s located in Mentone. In 1937, this unique chapel was built into the side of a rock by Milford Howard. He did this as a memorial to Sallie, his late wife. Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is open to the public, and services are still held there each Sunday. (CR 165/CR 89)
- Little River Canyon National Preserve — Fort Payne
flickr/Alby Headrick
It’s no secret that Little River Canyon National Preserve, which is located atop Lookout Mountain, is one of the South’s most beautiful natural spots. This preserve offers many outdoor activities, including swimming, kayaking, hiking, and camping. Little River Canyon and Little River Falls are the two main features of Little River Canyon National Preserve.
(4322 Little River Trail NE)
- Madison County Nature Trail — Huntsville
tripadvisor/management Covering 72 acres, Madison County Nature Trail is a beautiful park that’s located atop Green Mountain. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon with the entire family. (5000 Nature Trail Rd SE)
- Tip Top Grill — Birmingham
tripadvisor/Jenny W
Tip Top Grill, which is located on the edge of Shades Mountain, is a former full-service gas station. In addition to great food and unbeatable prices, this mountaintop restaurant also offers the most incredible view.
(588 Shades Crest Rd)
- Oak Mountain State Park — Pelham
flickr/Tim Lumley Covering nearly 10,000 acres, Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama’s largest state park. Because of its scenic trails, stunning waterfalls, and beautiful lakes, this state park is the perfect spot for an outdoor enthusiast. (200 Terrace Dr)
- Monte Sano State Park — Huntsville
tripadvisor/Alwaysmovingmom Monte Sano State Park, which is situated atop Monte Sano Mountain, offers approximately 22 miles of scenic trails that’ll bring you closer to nature. This beautiful state park is also known for offering fresh air and incredible views. (5105 Nolen Ave)
- Red Mountain Park — Birmingham
facebook/Red Mountain Park Red Mountain Park, which covers 1,500 acres, is a fun adventure park that’s hidden within an Alabama forest. It offers 15 miles of scenic trails and is the perfect place to go zip lining. (2011 Frankfurt Dr)
Have you visited any of these mountaintop attractions? If so, please share your experience(s) with us.
flickr/Alby Headrick
Cheaha State Park is located atop Cheaha Mountain, which is Alabama’s highest natural point. This state park offers stunning waterfalls, beautiful wildlife, and gorgeous scenery. Without a doubt, Cheaha State Park is an outdoorsman’s paradise! (19644 HWY 281)
flickr/J. Stephen Conn
The town of Mentone is located atop Lookout Mountain and has less than 500 residents. In addition to it being one of Alabama’s most charming small towns, it also has the highest elevation of them all. While visiting Mentone, you’ll experience views unlike anywhere else.
flickr/Andy Montgomery
One of Mentone’s main attractions is Wildflower Cafe. This quaint cafe serves a variety of delicious food in a casual environment. It’s also been featured in a number of publications. Wildflower Cafe is a must-visit the next time you’re passing through Mentone. (6007 AL-117)
flickr/Brent Moore
Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is another attraction that’s located in Mentone. In 1937, this unique chapel was built into the side of a rock by Milford Howard. He did this as a memorial to Sallie, his late wife. Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is open to the public, and services are still held there each Sunday. (CR 165/CR 89)
It’s no secret that Little River Canyon National Preserve, which is located atop Lookout Mountain, is one of the South’s most beautiful natural spots. This preserve offers many outdoor activities, including swimming, kayaking, hiking, and camping. Little River Canyon and Little River Falls are the two main features of Little River Canyon National Preserve.
(4322 Little River Trail NE)
tripadvisor/management
Covering 72 acres, Madison County Nature Trail is a beautiful park that’s located atop Green Mountain. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon with the entire family. (5000 Nature Trail Rd SE)
tripadvisor/Jenny W
Tip Top Grill, which is located on the edge of Shades Mountain, is a former full-service gas station. In addition to great food and unbeatable prices, this mountaintop restaurant also offers the most incredible view.
(588 Shades Crest Rd)
flickr/Tim Lumley
Covering nearly 10,000 acres, Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama’s largest state park. Because of its scenic trails, stunning waterfalls, and beautiful lakes, this state park is the perfect spot for an outdoor enthusiast. (200 Terrace Dr)
tripadvisor/Alwaysmovingmom
Monte Sano State Park, which is situated atop Monte Sano Mountain, offers approximately 22 miles of scenic trails that’ll bring you closer to nature. This beautiful state park is also known for offering fresh air and incredible views. (5105 Nolen Ave)
facebook/Red Mountain Park
Red Mountain Park, which covers 1,500 acres, is a fun adventure park that’s hidden within an Alabama forest. It offers 15 miles of scenic trails and is the perfect place to go zip lining. (2011 Frankfurt Dr)
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