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City/town information
Mentone
Fort Payne
Food scene
Amazing food and great atmosphere. Get there early! It is always busy!
49 locals recommend
Wildflower Cafe
6007 AL-117Amazing food and great atmosphere. Get there early! It is always busy!
Not only is this a great place to stock up on sundries and souvenirs, but it is a hidden gem of a restaurant too. Their pizza might be the very best in the world! Never had a bad meal there one time.
31 locals recommend
Mentone Market
5872 AL-117Not only is this a great place to stock up on sundries and souvenirs, but it is a hidden gem of a restaurant too. Their pizza might be the very best in the world! Never had a bad meal there one time.
Whether you are a fan of Alice in Wonderland or not the Hatter is a must for anyone in search of a great dining experience in Mentone!
12 locals recommend
The Hatter Cafe
4277 Alabama 117Whether you are a fan of Alice in Wonderland or not the Hatter is a must for anyone in search of a great dining experience in Mentone!
Fantastic food and fantastic service often accompanied by live music. Reservations recommended as seating is limited.
16 locals recommend
Elevation Bistro & Catering Co.
5951 Alabama 117Fantastic food and fantastic service often accompanied by live music. Reservations recommended as seating is limited.
They serve from an airstream trailer and you can eat in the outdoor courtyard. Tacos, Quesadillas, Chips, Salsa and more.
Seabolt's Street Tacos
5172 Alabama 117They serve from an airstream trailer and you can eat in the outdoor courtyard. Tacos, Quesadillas, Chips, Salsa and more.
Sightseeing
DeSoto State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NEfeatures over 26 miles of trails - “from serene river-side to steep and strenuous cliff-side, leading down the canyon and river below. Stop at the information desk at Little River Canyon Center for suggestions for hiking.”
42 locals recommend
Little River Canyon
4322 Little River Trailfeatures over 26 miles of trails - “from serene river-side to steep and strenuous cliff-side, leading down the canyon and river below. Stop at the information desk at Little River Canyon Center for suggestions for hiking.”
The only place to ski in Alabama! Operating since the 1950’s.
15 locals recommend
Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort
721 Co Rd 614The only place to ski in Alabama! Operating since the 1950’s.
Lil' Mole Run Golf Course
741 Co Rd 647Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures at Desoto Falls State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NETrue Adventure Sports
13102 AL-176Manitou Cave is a cave in Alabama, near the town of Fort Payne, in the side of Lookout Mountain. The cave was reputedly named for “the great spirit” by the Cherokee in the 18th century. During the Civil War, the cave was a source of saltpeter for the Confederate Army. For the preservation of the historic records and fragile ecosystem, group tours, retreats and events are currently limited and by appointment only.
Manitou Cave
Manitou Cave is a cave in Alabama, near the town of Fort Payne, in the side of Lookout Mountain. The cave was reputedly named for “the great spirit” by the Cherokee in the 18th century. During the Civil War, the cave was a source of saltpeter for the Confederate Army. For the preservation of the historic records and fragile ecosystem, group tours, retreats and events are currently limited and by appointment only.