Area  Attractions
Rock Bluff Rentals
                  DeSoto Falls                                                                                    Little River Canyon













         Breathtaking Brow Views                                                       Fall Foliage









Horseback Riding
                                        Rafting                                                    Winter Skiing











Historic Hotel   
                                                                                                              Howards Chapel



July 3-4  Fourth of July Art Show in Mentone-On July 4th weekend, the Arts Council, along with the Mentone Springs
Hotel, is sponsoring its Fourth of July Art Show.  Over 40 artists from across the region will be on hand to show their
work on Saturday and Sunday.  There will be a Low Country Boil at the Hotel on Sunday night.  More details about
that to follow.

July 4 Low Country Boil The Mentone Springs Hotel prides itself with their array of fresh shrimp, sausage, corn, and
potatoes. This is our most popular dining experience at the hotel.  Call ahead for reservations, seating is limited. 6 p.m.
256-634-4040

August 5-8 The 24th  Annual World’s Longest Yard Sale Travel the scenic byways of America for more than 630-miles
of yard sales and unique treasure finds. Follow the Lookout Mountain Parkway from Gadsden, Alabama to
Chattanooga, TN for the southern portion of the sale. Connect with the U.S. Highway 127 in Chattanooga for the
remainder of the route to Defiance, OH.  888-805-4740

September 4-5  Labor Day Art Show in Mentone

September 24 & 25 Collinsville Annual Quilt Walk Stroll through the beautiful historic Victorian homes of downtown
Collinsville and view some of the most wonderfully handcrafted quilts you have ever seen. Hours are Friday Noon to 5
p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 256-524-3296

While you are in downtown Mentone, drop by the Mentone Realty Gallery to see an exhibition of works by local artist,
Lucy Mitchell Lucy brings to the canvas an image of Native Americans that portrays her feelings of their dignity,
mystery and ultimate tragedy.  We are very fortunate to have this exhibit in Mentone and you should make an effort to
see it while it is on display.  The exhibition runs until July 10, 2010, and the gallery is open from 9:00 until 4:00 Monday
through Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00.

October 23 -  Benny Campbell Flower Arranging Workshop
City Auditorium in Fort Payne

Fall Colorfest -- Third Weekend in October-Its hard to improve on Mother Nature's shows this time of year, but
Mentone folks give it a shot!  Storytelling, sing-a-longs and dancing fill the crisp, cool air on Friday evening while
children roast marshmallows around a huge bon-fire.  Saturday and Sunday are filled with live entertainment all day
long, while local artists and craftsmen display their hand-crafted wares.  The Saturday afternoon parade and activities
on Little River add to the festive atmosphere.

October 30-31 Artists' Gallery and Home Tour in Mentone

November 6  Rattling Gourd Art Show in Summerville, Georgia

December 4  Christmas in Mentone, Mentone Springs Hotel featuring the jazz sounds of the Ken Watters Group

For more info on area attractions visit  www.tourdekalb.com .
Year Round...Shady Grove Dude Ranch Horseback Riding and Saddle Rock Golf Course. Alabama's ONLY Dude
Ranch is located in Mentone on Lookout Mountain, just off County Rd. 165. (256) 634-4344.

Links to cool places close by :

http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/                                 Unclaimed Baggage Scottsboro, AL
http://www.thealabamaband.com/                                     Alabama Band Fan Club  Fort Payne, AL
http://www.sequoyahcaverns.com/                                    Sequoyah Caverns
http://www.nps.gov/archive/liri/home/home.htm                 Little River Canyon National Preserve
http://www.discoverourtown.com/AL/local-74281.html      White Elephant Antiques
http://www.cloudmont.com/                                               Shady Grove Dude Ranch
World's Longest Yardsale
Aug 2010
Goes right downtown Mentone