Nearby
Nearby Cities and Attractions
Guntersville is a great home base for exploring North Alabama. The lake and everything around it will keep you plenty busy, but when you’re ready to venture out, there’s a lot of good territory within easy reach. Below are a few of our favorite nearby destinations to help you make the most of your time in the area.
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville is about 45 minutes north and packs a serious amount of fun into a day trip. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is the largest space museum in the world and the official visitor center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center — it’s a legitimate all-day stop on its own. Downtown Huntsville has become one of the stronger food and drink scenes in Alabama, and Monte Sano State Park sits right on the edge of the city with over 20 miles of trails and panoramic views of the Tennessee Valley.
Albertville, AL
Albertville sits on top of Sand Mountain just up the road and has a few stops that are definitely worth the drive. Jules J. Berta Vineyards has been named Alabama Winery of the Year multiple times and serves estate-grown wines alongside wood-fired pizza on a property with views of the surrounding countryside. Albertville Home Bakery has been a community staple since 1949 and makes for a strong start to any morning. Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater rounds things out with 130 acres of outdoor space and a live music schedule worth checking before you visit.
Guntersville, AL
Guntersville is a working lakeside town with a lot going for it. Lake Guntersville is ranked among the top bass fishing lakes in the country and draws tournament anglers from across the Southeast, but the state park, City Harbor, and the bat cave at Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge give everyone else plenty to do too. Downtown has solid locally owned restaurants and a waterfront that looks especially good at dinner time.