Birdwatching – The northwest loop of the North Alabama Birding Trail boasts more than a dozen sites located primarily in the Shoals area.  Winding back and forth across three major […]

Walking, Hiking, Biking Trails,  Several miles of hiking, walking, jogging and biking trails are available to the public on the TVA Reservation located in Muscle  Shoals and Sheffield. Nature and wildflower […]

Whippoorwill Park, 1201 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL 35660.  This 44-acre, wooded park is accessed within the historic downtown residential district and was laid out in the original town of […]

Riverfront Park, 1416 Alabama Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660.  This park boast one mile of inviting shoreline on Pickwick Lake. Variety of recreation available, including boat launch, fishing piers, docking facilities, […]

Old Railroad Bridge, 2100 Ashe Blvd., Sheffield, AL 35660.  This pedestrian bridge is 1,580 feet long and 14 feet high, offering a beautiful view of the Tennessee River. The pier […]

“Rock of Ages Trail” Take a driving tour past 18 cherished churches of Colbert County. These church buildings are at least 100 years old with the congregations in most cases […]

Village One (A planned community built in 1918 in Sheffield, Alabama) This unique community of 85 bungalows, barracks, school, and parks was built as government defense housing in 1918.  The […]

Historic Sheffield (Two Distinct Districts: Montgomery Avenue and The Village) North Montgomery Avenue with its wide, tree-lined streets is the setting for many historic homes in Sheffield. The city was […]

The Ritz Theatre, 111 West 3rd St. Sheffield, AL 35660.  This 1920s silent movie house is restored to its Art Deco Style and is used for community theatre.  (See website […]

Cypress Moon Studio, 1000 Alabama Av., Sheffield, AL 35660.  Muscle Shoals Sound Studio moved from its original location in 1978, converting this former Naval Reserve building on the Tennessee River […]

Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Museum, 3614 Jackson Highway Sheffield, AL 35660.  This iconic address is one of the most photographed locations in the Shoals area for music pilgrims from around […]