• Where is Fort Payne located?
    • Fort Payne is a small town in northeast Alabama, built on the site of a historic fort.
  • What natural attractions are near Fort Payne?
    • Just outside Fort Payne is the 14,000-acre Little River Canyon National Preserve, offering breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities.
    • A short hike from Fort Payne leads to Lookout Mountain, where DeSoto State Park protects its summit, featuring numerous hiking trails and campgrounds.
  • What is Fort Payne’s connection to the country rock band Alabama?
    • Fort Payne is known as the home of the popular country rock band Alabama, and the city houses the band’s fan club and museum.

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1. Little River Canyon National Preserve

Little River Canyon National Preserve
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2. DeSoto State Park

DeSoto State Park
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3. Little River Canyon Center

Little River Canyon Center
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4. Martha’s Falls

Martha’s Falls
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5. Orbix Hot Glass

Orbix Hot Glass
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6. Fort Payne Depot Museum

Fort Payne Depot Museum
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7. Alabama Fan Club and Museum

Alabama Fan Club and Museum
© Alabama Fan Club and Museum

8. Vintage 1889

Vintage 1889
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9. Jefferson's of Fort Payne

Jefferson's of Fort Payne
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10. Santa Fe Cattle Co

Santa Fe Cattle Co
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11. True Adventure Sports

True Adventure Sports
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12. Manitou Cave

Manitou Cave
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13. Fort Payne Cabin Historic Site

Fort Payne Cabin Historic Site
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