Overview
Guntersville is a town in the mountains of Alabama.
1 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Guntersville
Guntersville Museum
Local history museum in old rock armory, with Native American exhibits, diorama about Civil War fight for Guntersville, watercolors, birds/trophy bass, and travelling exhibits.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Mar. (climate data from nearby Huntsville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HSV Huntsville International Airport, Huntsville — 33 mi away. Directions
- BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham — 61 mi away (major hub). Directions
Guntersville is not near any interstates (fortunately); however it can be reached on US-431 or at the intersection of Alabama 69 and 79.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Understand
Guntersville is a small town at the southern most part of the Tennessee River. In many ways it resembles an island since it is surrounded on three sides by Guntersville Lake. The region is known as the "Mountain Lakes" area, and for good reasons; it has gently rolling green hills and lakes and rivers aplenty.
Get in
Guntersville is not near any interstates (fortunately); however it can be reached on US-431 or at the intersection of Alabama 69 and 79.
See
Do
The river and lake is the center of all activities. Go for a hike at Guntersville State Park or take a boat out on the river and explore or go fishing.
In the nearby city of Grant, you can see the spectacular Cathedral Caverns.
Eat
- Top O' The River, 7004 Val Monte Dr. Specializes in seafood even though it's a ways from the ocean. Tel: +1 256-582-4567.
- Rock House Eatery, 1201 Gunter Ave. Specializing in Southern cooking, in a stone cottage. Tel: +1 256-505-4699.
Sleep
- Wyndham Garden Lake Guntersville, 2140 Gunter Ave. Riverfront lodging with a pool. Tel: +1 256-677-9083.
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