Top Attractions In Scottsboro, Alabama

Scottsboro, Alabama is a pleasant town in the northeast corner of the state, a region of mountains and lakes. The town is located on beautiful Lake Guntersville, the Tennessee River’s largest lake. The downtown historic district, centered on the courthouse square, is filled with a variety of restaurants and shops to browse. After exploring what downtown has to offer, visitors may want to explore Scottsboro’s other attractions.

Goose Pond Colony, just south of town on Highway 79, is a city owned resort on Lake Guntersville. There are activities here for every member of the family. The resort offers two championship 18-hole golf courses, the Colony Course and the Plantation Course. Families love the swimming pool and beach area. The full service marina at Goose Pond Colony rents pontoon boats and fishing boats. Lake Guntersville is one of the best fishing lakes in the Southeast. The resort also has more than five miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and a playground. Visitors may want to finish their day at Goose Pond Colony with dinner at The Dock’s Restaurant, a Scottsboro favorite.

Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro is a shopper’s paradise. Bargain hunters search for treasures amid the 40,000 square feet of unclaimed baggage and freight that is brought in daily. Shoppers never know what they’ll find- jewelry, electronics, cameras, sporting goods, and designer clothing and accessories. Located at 509 West Willow Street, Unclaimed Baggage Center offers a truly unique shopping experience. Monday-Friday hours are 9am-6pm. Saturday hours are 8am-6pm. Unclaimed Baggage Center is one of Alabama’s top attractions, with one million visitors annually.

The Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center is located in an 1880s Greek Revival style mansion at 208 South Houston Street. The museum contains Indian artifacts from the area, Civil War memorabilia, and local genealogical records. It hosts traveling exhibits throughout the year. Behind the house is the Sagetown Pioneer Village. A number of log structures have been moved to the site for preservation. Jackson County’s first courthouse, dating to 1868, is also onsite. The Heritage Center is open Monday-Friday from 11am-4pm.

Visitors who are fortunate enough to be in Scottsboro on the weekend preceding the first Monday of each month will be able to experience First Monday Trade Day. This event has been a Scottsboro tradition since 1902. Vendors set up booths around the courthouse square downtown and offer all types of products including antiques, crafts, and furniture. Vendors sell local produce in season and ready to eat treats. The atmosphere is festive, and Sunday usually brings out the largest crowds.
Visitors to Scottsboro may enjoy these top local attractions. The city offers plenty of fun activities for visitors of all ages.

By: Nova Sisk

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Nova Sisk is the director of sales for Hampton Inn $ Suites Scottsboro Alabama hotel. The Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro hotel in Alabama is located in the mountain/lakes region of northern Alabama surrounded by majestic mountains and rich valleys, located minutes from Lake Guntersville. For more information visit: www.hamptonscottsboro.com