Lookout Mountain Guidebook
Sightseeing
Falls are easy to see from a short walk from the parking lot. Rent kayaks to paddle the river above the falls or hike to the bottom and swim across to go under the falls. Recommend taking a life jacket or noodle for that adventure.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DeSoto Falls
Falls are easy to see from a short walk from the parking lot. Rent kayaks to paddle the river above the falls or hike to the bottom and swim across to go under the falls. Recommend taking a life jacket or noodle for that adventure.
Located separate from DeSoto Falls, this AL State Park features trails in the woods and along the river, Indian Falls, a zip line course, a restaurant and picnic areas.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal DeSoto
7104 Desoto Pkwy NELocated separate from DeSoto Falls, this AL State Park features trails in the woods and along the river, Indian Falls, a zip line course, a restaurant and picnic areas.
Beautiful falls can be seen with a short walk from the parking lot on an accessible ramp. Take a more challenging hike down a short path to get to the Hippie Hole for wading in the river and jumping off a rock ledge into the water. The Canyon Center nearby offers educational opportunities when open.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little River Canyon Falls Park
Little River Falls Overlook TrailBeautiful falls can be seen with a short walk from the parking lot on an accessible ramp. Take a more challenging hike down a short path to get to the Hippie Hole for wading in the river and jumping off a rock ledge into the water. The Canyon Center nearby offers educational opportunities when open.
Beautiful spot to enjoy the view into Valley Head and Ft. Payne, AL, from Mentone, AL.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brow Park
200-286 N Cool StBeautiful spot to enjoy the view into Valley Head and Ft. Payne, AL, from Mentone, AL.
Amazing views than can be seen from beautiful hikes or just steps from the parking lot.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de Cloudland Canyon
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdAmazing views than can be seen from beautiful hikes or just steps from the parking lot.
Enjoy fishing, paddle boating or just hanging out by the small lake in this quiet state park. Then hike the trail to an old marble mine with a small falls.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
James H. Floyd State Park
2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake RdEnjoy fishing, paddle boating or just hanging out by the small lake in this quiet state park. Then hike the trail to an old marble mine with a small falls.
Fun for all ages - elementary school to grandparents. Typically not crowded with staff that provide good attention for a safe adventure.
Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures at Desoto Falls State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NEFun for all ages - elementary school to grandparents. Typically not crowded with staff that provide good attention for a safe adventure.
An adventure of a lifetime. Strap onto an expert guide in a tandem hang glider or just go to their sights at the top and bottom of the mountain to watch the more adventurous types.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyAn adventure of a lifetime. Strap onto an expert guide in a tandem hang glider or just go to their sights at the top and bottom of the mountain to watch the more adventurous types.
Nearest public golf course to our home.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lil' Mole Run Golf Course
741 Co Rd 647Nearest public golf course to our home.
Shady Grove Dude Ranch Weigh Station
824 County Road 948Enjoy a trail ride via horseback.
A mountaintop spread over 800 acres.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort
721 Co Rd 614A mountaintop spread over 800 acres.
Enjoyable underground adventure though it is a bit commercialized.
410 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cascada Ruby
Enjoyable underground adventure though it is a bit commercialized.
Chattanooga features some lovely city riverfront, an aquarium, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, an incline railroad, and tons of tasty restaurants.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chattanooga
Chattanooga features some lovely city riverfront, an aquarium, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, an incline railroad, and tons of tasty restaurants.
A great place for views with beautiful rock outcroppings and the potential chance to watch rock climbing. If you make this trip would suggest eating at Decks and Docks on Lake Weiss nearby.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cherokee Rock Village
2000 County Rd 70A great place for views with beautiful rock outcroppings and the potential chance to watch rock climbing. If you make this trip would suggest eating at Decks and Docks on Lake Weiss nearby.
A fun adventure - especially for kids. A little commercialized but we have enjoyed this spot especially for Christmas lights.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdA fun adventure - especially for kids. A little commercialized but we have enjoyed this spot especially for Christmas lights.
Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater
217 Old Hales RoadFood scene
Our go-to place in a family-owned and run local restaurant in Summerville, GA, with a good variety of food and drink.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Willow Tree Grill
592 GA-48Our go-to place in a family-owned and run local restaurant in Summerville, GA, with a good variety of food and drink.
A no-frills, local restaurant just 4 miles from our home with a variety of down-home cooking options and friendly service. Fried chicken fingers with ranch dressing, onion strings with jalapeño buttons, and grilled squash are some of our favorites. It’s a great place for inexpensive takeout, and you can’t beat the price on their hand dipped ice cream any time of day.
Menlo Restaurant
7807 GA-48A no-frills, local restaurant just 4 miles from our home with a variety of down-home cooking options and friendly service. Fried chicken fingers with ranch dressing, onion strings with jalapeño buttons, and grilled squash are some of our favorites. It’s a great place for inexpensive takeout, and you can’t beat the price on their hand dipped ice cream any time of day.
Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza that we think is the best pizza on the mountain. Great place to sit outside in good weather. A BYOB pizzeria. Near Cloudland Canyon State Park.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lookout Mountain Pizza Company
203 Scenic HwyNeapolitan Wood Fired Pizza that we think is the best pizza on the mountain. Great place to sit outside in good weather. A BYOB pizzeria. Near Cloudland Canyon State Park.
The crowd tells the story of surprisingly good food for this small town of Valley Head, AL.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tigers Inn Restaurant
132 Commerce AveThe crowd tells the story of surprisingly good food for this small town of Valley Head, AL.
Enjoy rustic meals and desserts in an eclectic setting in Mentone, AL, with local art and regular live music. Best known for their tomato pie. Recommend a reservation to save you a potentially long wait.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wildflower Cafe
6007 AL-117Enjoy rustic meals and desserts in an eclectic setting in Mentone, AL, with local art and regular live music. Best known for their tomato pie. Recommend a reservation to save you a potentially long wait.
A trendy local general store featuring a restaurant, gas, groceries, local food, craft and tap beer, handmade goods, and local souvenirs. We like to order takeout pizza.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mentone Market
5872 AL-117A trendy local general store featuring a restaurant, gas, groceries, local food, craft and tap beer, handmade goods, and local souvenirs. We like to order takeout pizza.
Upscale dining in downtown Mentone, AL, in an intimate and inviting environment featuring locally sourced ingredients. Reservations recommended.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elevation Bistro & Catering Co.
5951 Alabama 117Upscale dining in downtown Mentone, AL, in an intimate and inviting environment featuring locally sourced ingredients. Reservations recommended.
Brick over pizzeria with a family atmosphere in Summerville, GA.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crushed Tomato
205 Montgomery StBrick over pizzeria with a family atmosphere in Summerville, GA.
A unique menu with plentiful dishes in Summerville, GA, that will likely leave you stuffed.
Thatchers Barbecue and Grill
10077 Commerce StA unique menu with plentiful dishes in Summerville, GA, that will likely leave you stuffed.
Upscale and more pricy American fare including steak, seafood and pasta in Rising Fawn, GA.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyUpscale and more pricy American fare including steak, seafood and pasta in Rising Fawn, GA.
Tasty food located within the Big Mill Antique Mall in Ft. Payne, AL, with live music often featured and usually quite good.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintage 1889 Cafe
151 8th St NETasty food located within the Big Mill Antique Mall in Ft. Payne, AL, with live music often featured and usually quite good.
El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
The Hatter Cafe
Seabolt's Street Tacos
Shopping
A friendly, local grocery store with a reasonable grocery selection, takeout and packaged fresh food.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucky's
7880 GA-48A friendly, local grocery store with a reasonable grocery selection, takeout and packaged fresh food.
A surprising array of grocery, hardware, and department store items that will be the closest to our home.
Dollar General
8356 AL-117A surprising array of grocery, hardware, and department store items that will be the closest to our home.
The closest larger grocery store and one you likely pass on the way in if coming from Georgia.
Ingles Market
416 Georgia 114The closest larger grocery store and one you likely pass on the way in if coming from Georgia.
Moon Lake Trading Company
5172 AL-117Find plants, gifts, souvenirs and even a food truck at this unique stop.
You will find a few unique gifts among the hardware and if you’re lucky some homemade ice cream.
Little River Hardware
5190 AL-117You will find a few unique gifts among the hardware and if you’re lucky some homemade ice cream.
Dave's Antiques
37669 US-11Plenty to find in this large antique mall.
Big Mill Antique Mall
151 8th St NETwo stories of antiques and specialty items to wander through.
The Willow Tree
10021 Alabama 40Worth the short drive for this farm chic mall of gifts, decor and antiques.