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Little River Canyon is the deepest river gorge in the U.S. besides the Grand Canyon.

At the National Preserve you will enjoy scenic vistas and waterfalls along the beautiful Little River Canyon. Bring lots of film, you will want to capture the beauty of this area forever. Follow a 23-mile drive along the canyon's rim for spectacular vistas into the 700-foot deep gorge. Visit Little River Falls off Hwy. 35 in Fort Payne, Alabama. A world of nature all around you and it's FREE. Little River is perfect for whitewater kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and rappelling. You can bring your own equipment or contact an outfitter. Horseback riding is allowed in the canyon in designated locations with your own horse.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Fort Payne Opera House

Built in 1889, is oldest theater in Alabama still in use. Listed on National Register of 19

Fort Payne, AL Opera Houses

Big Mill Antique Mall

Located in renovated hosiery mill, built 1888

Fort Payne, AL Malls

The Cotton Gin

Fort Payne, AL Shoppes

ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum

Fort Payne, AL Museums

Depot Museum

Excellent example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with its turrets, arched windows and heavy stone facade. Artifacts from many Indian tribes, 1800-1900

Fort Payne, AL Museums

Things to do near Fort Payne, AL

Echota Cherokee Interpretive Center

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Spring Park Carousel

36' cirus-style carousel with organ music, 30 ornately colored horses, 4 benches. Nostalgic experience for children and adult...

Warrior Mountains Trading Co.

Visitor center for Bankhead National Forest and Sipsey Wilderness. Natural history exhibits, maps, tourist information, schoo...

Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center

Special exhibits every month (traveling and local). Permanent collection includes Indian artifacts, TVA exhibit on constructi...

Arab Historic Complex

Complex includes 1935 Old Hunt School, 1912 church, country store, museum, grist mill, blacksmith shop, club demonstration ho...