a southern shopping tour featuring the...
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Day 1
Full, hot breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Fort Payne
Take a scenic drive up Lookout Mountain to Miracle Pottery. Shop for functional and decorative pieces of pottery made
here locally. Continue along Lookout Mountain to DeSoto Falls, located in DeSoto State Park.
Stop for lunch at the Mountain Inn Restaurant at DeSoto State Park ($7-30/person)
Visit the Little River Canyon Center to watch the 15 minute documentary on the National Preserve. Take the short hike
or drive to Little River Falls. Continue along the Little River Canyon National Preserve scenic drive and stop at the overlooks. In the wet season, stop at the Grace Falls overlook, to see a waterfall comparable to what you might see in
a jungle. At the end of this scenic drive, stop by Orbix Hot Glass to shop for locally made, refined glassware.
Have dinner at a local gathering place in Fort Payne, The Strand. If you’re lucky, you might see country music artist,
Randy Owen from the group Alabama. ($7-15/person)
A Southern Shopping Tour
Featuring the Outdoors
Day 3
Full, hot breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Gadsden.
Shop historic downtown Gadsden
Alabama Gift Company- baskets, food, books and pottery, all made in Alabama
Material Girl’s- fabric, sewing patterns, quilting and embroidery supplies and lessons
The Taming of the Ewe- yarn shop and advice or lessons for knitting, crocheting, tatting and spinning
Polka Dots and Pearls Boutique- women’s clothing
Coosa Outfitters- kayaks, clothing, climbing and outdoor gear
Hick’s Family Shoes
J & J Candles– locally made candles
Hobbie’s & Collectibles- coins, sports cards, comic books, action figures, and Hollywood memorabilia
Little Faces Doll Shop- Doll shop and nursery
Stay in Downtown Gadsden for a sandwich or salad at the Courtyard Café. ($10-40/person)
Drive to Noccalula Falls State Park to hike down to the bottom of the waterfall, visit the pioneer village and shop for
Native American arts and crafts. For more antique shopping, drive to Attalla and shop their historic downtown area.
Return to Gadsden for seafood at The Fish Market. ($15-50/person)
Day 2
Full, hot breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Fort Payne
Take a drive to Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro for what
might be the most adventurous shopping you will ever do! Just down the street from Unclaimed Baggage Center you can
dine on country cooking at McCutchen’s Magnolia House, which
was built in 1890. ($10/person)
Return to Fort Payne for more shopping in the historic downtown
area. Big Mill Company – artisans and antiques
Goosie’s – eclectic antiques and handmade gifts
The Bookshelf, Etc. – books and home décor
“S” House Antiques – unique antiques, furniture, home
décor and vintage clothing Clawfoot Designs– gifts and home décor
Fort Payne Footworks – shoes
Roger’s Pawn Shop – jewelry and musical instruments
The Classy Flea – furniture, home décor, dinnerware
After a full day of treasure hunting, have the smoked chicken
sandwich for dinner at Ol’ Tymers BBQ & Blues in Fort Payne. ($7-15/person)
Spend the night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Gadsden.
Northeast Alabama Adventures
Fort Payne & Gadsden, Alabama
Contact: Paige Mewes Cell: (256)997-6721
www.NortheastAlabamaAdventures.org