They called it Muscle Shoals. Earliest history noted the thunderous stretch of shallow rapids where the Tennessee River flowed through the hills and valleys of northwest Alabama. Mussels were found in abundance among the river rocks. American Indians used “much muscle” to power their canoes through the swift waters. They called the place “Muscle Shoals.”

Today the treacherous waters have been stilled and the area is home to four towns as diverse in character as the attractions and amenities they offer.  Come visit Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Florence, collectively called “The Shoals.”
Colbert County Convention & Visitors Bureau
800.344.0783
www.colbertcountytourism.org

Birdwatching – Muscle Shoals, AL

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Days Inn – Muscle Shoals, AL

(256) 383-3000 2701 Woodward Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 www.daysinn.com Days Inn offers 77 rooms with pool availability, high speed internet, complementary breakfast, and outdoor plug-ins for fishing boats.  

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P.J.’s – Muscle Shoals, AL

701 Davison Avenue, Muscle Shoals (256) 383-1438 Fri & Sat. only; 7 pm to 2 am A place for the adults to relax and have a good time. P.J’s offers […]

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Smitty’s Diner – Muscle Shoals, AL

14294 County Line Rd, Muscle Shoals (256) 446-0696 Mon. –Thur. 5:00am to 8pm,  Fri & Sat. 5:00am to 9pm. Closed Sunday. Local, family owned. Most well known for southern style […]

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Brooks Bar-B-Cue – Muscle Shoals, AL

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Southern BBQ – Muscle Shoals, AL

425 West Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals (256) 381-3517 Mon. – Sat. 10am to 7 pm. Closed Sunday. Traditional southern style barbeque. Also offers hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. Great place for […]

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China Gourmet – Muscle Shoals, AL

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Trojan House – Muscle Shoals, AL

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