Things to Do in Fort Payne, AL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Fort Payne, Alabama, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Fort Payne, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Fort Payne, AL , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Scottsboro, Mentone, Attalla, Guntersville and Rome
  • Our list of the best things to do in Fort Payne, Alabama, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Fort Payne, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Fort Payne, AL , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Scottsboro, Mentone, Attalla, Guntersville and Rome
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Art Class for Beginners
6.5 Miles
97% 349 votes
River 4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
Little River Canyon National Preserve is the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi and is surrounded by the scenic beauty of Lookout Mountain. It is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.
6.7 Miles
92% 235 votes
National & State Parks 7104 DeSoto Parkway NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
De Soto State Park is a 3,502-acre park that offers kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, cycling, rappeling, bouldering, picnicking and wildflower expeditions as well as amenities such as a restaurant, meeting rooms, pavilions, picnic area with playground, olympic-size swimming pool, a nature center featuring int…
5.8 Miles
98% 48 votes
National & State Parks 472 Alabama Hwy 35, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
Part of the Jacksonville State University building, the Little River Canyon Center is an education center. Attractions include a HD movie theater, natural history library, educational exhibits, outdoor amphitheater, and walking trails.
6.4 Miles
97% 37 votes
Waterfalls Little River Canyon Preserve, Fort Payne, AL MoreLess Info
Situated in natural pools, Marthas Falls provides a swimming and leisure area in the summer for visitors willing to make the hike. The falls provide scenic views of the surrounding wilderness and canyons.
0.4 Miles
100% 15 votes
Ziplines PO Box, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
A sports outfitter that provides gear, apparel, and paraphernalia as well as guided trips and lodging, True Adventure Sports offers 34 different sports adventures. Trips on offer include ziplining, rock climbing, canoeing, and rappelling.
9.8 Miles
100% 28 votes
Other Shopping 3869 County Road 275, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
With homemade art made from quality materials, Orbix Hot Glass is an art shop from which visitors can order beautifully designed handmade glass ornaments.
1.1 Miles
75% 55 votes
Music Museums 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
Alabama Fan Club & Museum exhibits the country group's awards and collections. It also has a gift and souvenir shop.
0.0 Miles
88% 17 votes
Historic Buildings 105 5th Street NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
The building that holds the Fort Payne Depot Museum acted as the home depot for the Alabama-Great Southern Railroad for 85 years. Permanent exhibits of Native American artifacts and United States military history are held in the museum.
1.5 Miles
71% 14 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 2207-J Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
As the name implies, Ol' Tymers BBQ & Blues specializes in two things: barbecue and live music. In addition to live blues several nights a week, the restaurant also hosts parties with DJs.
0.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters 306 Gault Avenue, Fort Payne, AL 35967 MoreLess Info
The Dekalb Theater is a historical Art Deco styled theater that shows the latest movies and hosts private events. The theater also doubles as a multipurpose facility owing to the retractable seating.
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