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Experience the magic of glassblowing at Orbix Hot Glass! 🔥✨ Nestled in the foothills of Lookout Mountain, this incredible studio lets you watch skilled artists transform molten glass into stunning works of art right before your eyes. 💎🎨 Whether you’re admiring their gallery pieces or trying your hand at making your own ornament, visiting Orbix Hot Glass is a truly unforgettable experience. Perfect for date nights, family outings, or a one-of-a-kind souvenir from North Alabama. 🏔️💛 📍 Plan your visit and see why this hidden gem is a must-do for art lovers and adventure seekers alike! #VisitNorthAL #OrbixHotGlass #CherokeeCounty #GlassBlowing #glassart

Have you tried Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar in Madison? Their pizza is made from scratch from fresh, good-for-you ingredients! Click the link in our bio to listen to the latest podcast with Joe Carlucci all about Valentina‘s Pizzeria! 🍕🍷 ##visitnorthal##valentinaspizzeria##pizzeria##pizza##northalabama##alabama##sweethomealabama##freshingredients@@The Valentina Carlucci

Tonight would be a great night for some comfort food from Western Sirloin in Moulton! Delicious steaks, grilled chicken, fried catfish, and an amazing salad bar are what these cold nights call for! #visitnorthal #traveltuesday #comfortfood #westernsirloin #moultonalabama #northalabama #winter #alabama #sweethomealabama 🎥 CF Media

🎣 Ready to reel in some fishing fun on Wheeler Lake? Our North Alabama Ambassador Chelsea has tips to help you make the most of your time on the water at Ditto Landing! 🌊🐟 Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just getting started, Wheeler Lake is a great place to cast a line, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and make memories on the water. Take it from Chelsea and get ready for your next fishing adventure! 🎣☀️ #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #FishingAdventures #Fishing #WheelerLake @Chelsea 💕🎣

We’ve still got stars in our eyes over this episode! 🤩😂 Have you listened to it yet? You listen at northalabama.org/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts! It’s a great episode! #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #JohnPaulWhite #Alabama

Date night calls for a delicious dinner at George’s Steak Pit in Sheffield! 🥩🥂✨ Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out together, George’s Steak Pit is a great spot to enjoy a delicious meal and make memories with someone special. ❤️ Add a little flavor to your next date night in Sheffield! 🍽️ #VisitNorthAL #DateNight #NorthAlabama #SteakHouse #Alabama @Visit the Shoals, AL @Ashley- Hiking & Travel

🍎🎃 Fall is the perfect time to visit Isom’s Orchard in Athens! 🍂🌻 Pick out a pumpkin or gourd, sip on a refreshing apple slushy, or treat yourself to some delicious apple cider donuts. 😋 Be sure to grab a bag of fresh apples grown right there on the orchard, along with other fresh vegetables to take home! And don’t forget to pick your own colorful zinnias for a little extra fall beauty. 💐 From fresh-picked goodness to seasonal treats, Isom’s Orchard is a sweet spot to soak up all the fun of fall! 🧡 #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #Fall #PumpkinSeason #AppleOrchard @Grace Hodnette

We asked, and you answered! Check out these absolutely stunning fall color pics Heather Godwin sent from DeSoto Falls in Mentone! SO dreamy! 🍂 If you've got some stunners to share, drop them in the collector in this blog post: www.northalabama.org/blog/post/north-alabama-fall-color-trail. #VisitNorthAL #FallColors #FallFoliage #FallVibes #NorthAlabama

🍂⛳️ Cooler weather, beautiful views, and a day on the golf course? Sounds like the perfect fall day! As the temperatures start to drop, it’s the perfect time to grab your clubs and head out to Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals for a round of golf surrounded by North Alabama’s natural beauty. 🏌️‍♀️🌳 Who’s ready to tee it up? 🍁 #VisitNorthAL #Golf #NorthAlabama #RTJ #TheShoals @Visit the Shoals, AL @colberttourism @Danzy Rey

Listen as Kim Mitchell talks about how the River Clay Fine Arts Festival got its name! You can listen to the full episode at northalabama.org/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts! #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #RiverClayFineArtsFestival #Art

On October 23-25, downtown Decatur will come alive as the lawn at City Hall transforms into the River Clay Fine Arts Festival! It’s a juried art festival that brings more than 70 artists from across the country to Decatur. Kim Mitchell, executive director of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center and a member of the RiverClay Steering Committee, joins Melea to share the story behind one of North Alabama’s favorite fall traditions. Listen to the full episode by clicking the link in our profile, go to northalabama.org/podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts! #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #RiverClayFineArtsFestival #Art

🎃🐐 Pumpkins, farm animals, and a delicious home-cooked meal? Sounds like the perfect fall day! 🍂 Just outside of Florence, McGee Farm is a sweet spot to spend some time picking out a pumpkin, visiting with the farm animals, and enjoying a good old-fashioned home-cooked lunch. Whether you’re looking for a fun fall outing or just want to slow down and enjoy a little country charm, this is a spot worth adding to your list! Make a day of it and enjoy a little taste of fall in North Alabama! 🍁 #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #FallFun #PumpkinSeason #PumpkinPatch @Visit the Shoals, AL

Pop art, bold colors, and a little Andy Warhol magic! 🎨🖼️✨ Have you seen this one-of-a-kind exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art yet? You’ve only got until October 18 to check it out, so make plans to go before it’s gone! 📍 Huntsville Museum of Art 🕙 Mon–Sat: 10am–5pm | Sun: 12–5pm Trust us, this one is worth the visit! 👀 #VisitNorthAL #HuntsvilleAlabama #AndyWarhol #NorthAlabama #Art @Huntsville Museum of Art @VisitHuntsvilleAL

Listen as John Paul White talks about what has been the most unexpected thing he has experienced in his journey as a musician! You can listen to the full episode at northalabama.org/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts! #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #FlorenceAlabama #MuscleShoals @Single Lock Records @Melea Hames @Visit the Shoals, AL

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Paul White has built his entire career from Florence, Alabama. He has never lived in Nashville. Not once. Host Melea Hames sits down with the Muscle Shoals-raised musician - former half of The Civil Wars, co-founder of Single Lock Records - to talk about the talent show that accidentally revealed he could sing, why his recording studio is still somebody's house, and what the Muscle Shoals legacy actually did for the generation that came after it. He shares how David Hood, Spooner Oldham and Jimmy Johnson treated him like an equal when he was nobody, why Single Lock feels more like a co-op than a record label, the Shoals and Huntsville artists he thinks deserve your attention right now - Caleb Elliott, Carver Commodore, Billy Allen + The Pollies, Gary Nichols - and the one place in North Alabama he tells everyone to visit. Listen to the full episode at northalabama.org/podcast! #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #MuscleShoals #FlorenceAlabama @Single Lock Records @Melea Hames @Visit the Shoals, AL

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Join host Melea Hames as she sits down with Matt Mandrella, Huntsville’s Music Officer - the first full-time job of its kind in the country - who landed in the Rocket City by way of a decade in Austin and a run at Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Matt shares what a city music audit actually is and why Huntsville commissioned one, how the scene grew into a $278 million music economy with more than 2,200 live music events a year, and why a city needs 50-capacity listening rooms just as badly as it needs an 8,000-seat amphitheater. Listen to the full episode by clicking the link in our profile, at northalabama.org/podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Let us know what you think in the comments! ⬇️ #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #HuntsvilleMusicOffice #HuntsvilleAlabama

Ready to see Noccalula Falls from a whole new angle? 💦🌿 Take a hike down Black Creek Trail and make your way behind the falls for a perspective you don’t get from the top! There’s something pretty magical about getting up close to the rushing water and seeing this North Alabama favorite from a different side. #VisitNorthAL #NoccalulaFalls #Waterfall #NorthAlabama #WaterfallWednesday @Noccalula Falls

Ready to get curious? 🔬🦋🐍 At Cook Museum of Natural Science, there’s always something fascinating to see, touch, and explore! From colorful creatures and incredible science to hands-on exhibits that make learning FUN, it’s a place where curiosity gets to run wild. Bring the family, ask some questions, get hands-on, and see what you can discover! 📍 Decatur, Alabama #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #CookMuseum #DecaturAlabama #Museum @Cook Museum of Natural Science

🍎🥕🥩 Fresh from the farm, with a little something for everyone! 🧺🌽 Allman Farms & Orchard is the perfect place to stock up on fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally sourced meats, and plenty of other farm-fresh goodies. 🍑🍅🥬 There’s just something special about bringing home food that’s fresh, local, and full of flavor! So grab your basket and make a stop at Allman Farms & Orchard for a delicious taste of North Alabama. 🌱 #VisitNorthAL #FarmFresh #ShopLocal #NorthAlabama #LocallyGrown @GThafit_Xperience @VisitBlountAL

If you haven’t stopped by Hazelrig Orchards in Cleveland, Alabama, you’re missing one of those North Alabama gems that’s worth the drive! 🍎 What started with apples has grown into a beloved farm market filled with locally grown and locally sourced goodies - from fresh fruits and vegetables to local honey and more. 🍎🥕🍯 And come hungry! 😋 Hazelrig is also a popular stop for a delicious sandwich and a scoop (or two!) of ice cream. 🥪🍦 Whether you’re picking up fresh produce, grabbing lunch, satisfying your sweet tooth, or just enjoying a little taste of the country, Hazelrig Orchards is a fun stop to add to your North Alabama adventures! 📍 Cleveland, Alabama #VisitNorthAL #ClevelandAlabama #NorthAlabama #Alabama #AppleOrchard @VisitBlountAL

Enjoy your Labor Day! #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #LaborDayWeekend #DismalsCanyon #OffDay @TryHuntsville

Listen as Pete Conroy with the Little River Canyon Center talks about the economic impact Little River Canyon Center had on the area. Listen to the full episode at northalabama.org/podcast! #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #LittleRiverCanyonNationalPreserve #Alabama

Join host Melea Hames as she sits down with Pete Conroy, Director Emeritus of the Little River Canyon Center, and Angela Bates, National Park Service Educator, to explore one of North Alabama's most dramatic natural landmarks. Pete reflects on three decades building the Little River Canyon Center into a hub for education and conservation, while Angela shares how the National Park Service brings Little River Canyon National Preserve's waterfalls, canyon rim, and Cherokee history to life for visitors of all ages. Listen to the full episode at northalabama.org/podcast! #VisitNorthAL #UnexpectedAdventures #NorthAlabama #LittleRiverCanyonNationalPreserve #Alabama

We love summer days at the ballpark! Don’t forget to catch a Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball game before the season ends! 🚀⚾️🦝 #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #RocketCityTrashPandas #Baseball #MinorLeagueBaseball @VisitHuntsvilleAL @Trash Pandas

There’s only one weekend left at the super fun water parks in North Alabama, and it’s a long weekend! Have some fun in the sun this Labor Day weekend at one of these five water parks: 🌊 WildWater in Cullman 🌊 Pirate’s Bay in Leesburg 🌊 Spring Valley Beach in Blountsville 🌊 Point Mallard Park in Decatur 🌊 Sand Mountain Park in Albertville Let us know in the comments where your favorite water park is! ##VisitNorthAL##NorthAlabama##WaterParks##WaterPark##LaborDayWeekend@@WildWater Cullman@@Point Mallard Park@@sandmountainpark@@Pirates Bay Waterpark

🚀 Ready for a day that’s totally out of this world?! Our North Alabama Ambassador Amy Mayfield spent the day exploring the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, and there’s SO much to see and do! 🌎✨ Stand beneath a massive Saturn V, get up close to rockets and space artifacts, try out interactive exhibits and learn all about the people and missions that helped put Huntsville on the map as the Rocket City. 🚀 Whether you’re a lifelong space nerd or just looking for a really fun day trip, this is one North Alabama adventure that deserves a spot on your list. Who’s ready for liftoff? 🙋‍♀️🚀 #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #SpaceAndRocketCenter #RocketCity #HuntsvilleAlabama @hectortheenglishmastiff @VisitHuntsvilleAL

🐷🍔 Come hungry to The Pink Pig in Moulton! If you’re looking for a local spot with some seriously crave-worthy eats, this is one to add to your North Alabama food adventure. Try the Crack Grilled Cheese or the Mac & Piggy Sandwich, or stick with some of the favorites like their juicy burgers and smoked chicken wings. 🤤🔥 Whatever you order, you’re in for a delicious meal at this Moulton favorite! 📍 Moulton, Alabama #VisitNorthAL #MoultonAlabama #NorthAlabama #ThePinkPig #BBQ

Meet Mama Zelda! 🌿🧌 Tucked inside the Mother Earth Troll Garden at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, this larger-than-life beauty is hard to miss! Standing nearly 20 feet tall, Mama Zelda was created by internationally renowned artist Thomas Dambo using salvaged and repurposed materials. But she’s more than just a giant troll; she’s a guardian of nature, surrounded by a living maze of plants and winding pathways that invite you to slow down, explore and see nature a little differently. 🌱✨ And let me just say…the videos don’t quite do Mama Zelda justice. You really have to see this magical North Alabama treasure for yourself! 💚 #VisitNorthAL #HuntsvilleAlabama #HuntsvilleBotanicalGarden #MamaZelda #NorthAlabama @Huntsville Botanical Garden

Hey! If you’re in town for the SkyDog Experience August 28-30, make sure to find some time to visit some iconic music destinations in the Shoals area: 📍 Fame Recording Studios 📍 Muscle Shoals Sound Studio 📍 Alabama Music Hall of Fame Make sure you go to northalabama.org to download your free Music Trail of North Alabama digital passport, so that you can check in and earn prizes! #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #LiveMusic #TheShoals #Music @MuscleShoalsSoundStudio @FAME Recording Studios

Cancel all other plans. 🌿 #VisitNorthAL #NorthAlabama #DeSotoFalls #Weekend #WeekendPlans @dekalbtourism