- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Payne, Alabama, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Waterfalls and Hiking Trails.
- From Little River Canyon National Preserve to De Soto State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Payne and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Scottsboro, Attalla, Mentone and Guntersville.
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4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
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Little River Canyon National Preserve is the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi and is surrounded by the scenic beauty of Lookout Mountain. It is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.
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De Soto State Park is a 3,502-acre park that offers kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, cycling, rappeling, bouldering, picnicking and wildflower expeditions as well as amenities such as a restaurant, meeting rooms, pavilions, picnic area with playground, olympic-size swimming pool, a nature center featuring int…
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Part of the Jacksonville State University building, the Little River Canyon Center is an education center. Attractions include a HD movie theater, natural history library, educational exhibits, outdoor amphitheater, and walking trails.
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Situated in natural pools, Marthas Falls provides a swimming and leisure area in the summer for visitors willing to make the hike. The falls provide scenic views of the surrounding wilderness and canyons.
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From Little River Falls Boardwalk, visitors can enjoy the river rapids and surrounding forests from a birds eye view. The boardwalk has several tables for visitors to have picnics on.
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Located within the DeSoto State Park, the Azalea Cascade Falls Trail is a nature trail open to any individual who visits the park. The trail offers sights of local wildlife as well as local flora.
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Little River Canyon Rim Scenic Drive, Fort Payne, AL 35967
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Canyon View Overlook provides visitors with a scenic view of Wolf Creek Overlook and the surrounding canyon. The overlook may be of particular interest to experienced rock climbers as the sheer sandstone cliffs with many overhangs offer a unique challenge.
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Located in Desoto State Park, Indian Falls offers visitors the second largest falls in the park after a short hike. There is a bridge that passes over the creek that provides visitors with a bird's eye view of the falls.
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Named for explorer Hernando de Soto, Desoto State Park features 3,502 acres of forests, mountains, rivers and waterfalls. The park can be used for camping, swimming and picnics and provides 25 miles of trails as well as a playground.
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A grassy area peppered with small trees, Spring Grove Park features many amenities including a mini-amphitheater, fitness stations, swings and garden areas. Visitors can also enjoy a walking path that winds through the park.