Things to do & places to visit in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States

Tuscumbia city in Alabama, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2:15.

Top things to do (15)

Top places to visit (15 attractions)

5.0 Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve (52 reviews)
- MUST VISIT
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Canyons

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve is a 700-acre, privately owned, scenic, natural area in the Little Mountain region of southern Colbert County. Open year-round to the public. There are more than 15 miles of maintained hiking trails. Hours: Open year round. Call to ensure gate is unlocked. Maps available on site. Free. See more..
5.0 Hawk Pride Mountain Offroad (2 reviews)
- We had fun!
Motorcycle Trails • Off-Road & ATV Trails

We had a wonderful time at hawk pride offroad. This is a great place. If you havent been here you really need to check it out. Very easy to social distance. See more..
5.0 Helen Keller Public Library (2 reviews)
- Historically Significant, Living Library
Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Aside from being a much used and active facility, HKPL is the oldest chartered library in Alabama in continuous service, founded in part by Helen Keller's mother. One room is dedicated to the Late Senator Howell Heflin an includes historic documents related to his service. Another room is dedicated to local history. A beautiful large portrait of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan by award winning portrait artist Martha Carpenter may be viewed in a large meeting room in the library. This is worth a visit while in Tuscumbia. See more..
5.0 Colbert County Visitor Center (1 review)
- Friendly workers, great local information
Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
We needed local information during our visit in order to maximize our three days. This area is called quad-cities because Tuscumbia, Florence, Sheffield, and Muscle Shoals are all connected. The local tourist center seemed to be a good starting point. It is located next door to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Great place to visit after gathering your information. The woman working went above and beyond. She gathered pamphlets, recommended restaurants to go to and those to avoid.She even stopped in the middle of her info,called us to the window to see the wild bunny living under the shrubs. After giving us a wealth of information, I told her if she saw us in the parking lot, we were getting drinks and crackers out of our cooler. She suggested we go around back to their picnic table, gave me two bottles of water, two diet Cokes, and a pack of cookies. We left armed with information that served us well during the remainder of our visit and with a warm welcome to start our visit. See more..
4.5 Ivy Green (259 reviews)
- An educational and inspirational tour of Helen Keller’s lifetime.
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites

The birthplace of Helen Keller, this site provides tours and information and includes the historic pump that provided the "miracle" breakthrough. See more..
4.5 Helen Keller Birthplace (164 reviews)
- One of History’s Most Inspiring Stories
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Theatre & Performances

Because of the play and movie “The Miracle Worker” most people know the story of Helen Keller. What a treat it was for me to visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of one of history’s most inspiring stories! The staff is wonderful. They offer a personalized tour of the downstairs (no extra charge) or you can walk through the house yourself. The house is furnished with 85% original items (including what the guide called a “fainting couch,” a place for ladies to collapse from the hot Alabama summer days). Keller’s story is so widely known that there wasn’t much for the guides to add; however, they do know their history well. They’re also familiar with anecdotal facts (such as the story behind the creation of Braille). The stop was well worth my time, and I would be more than happy to visit again. See more..
4.5 Alabama Music Hall of Fame (153 reviews)
- Fun and lost of information
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Honoring all styles of music and dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Alabama's musicians and the state's great musical heritage. The Alabama Music Hall of Fame was a dream and goal of the Muscle Shoals Music Association, a Shoals area based professional organization of recording studio owners, producers, musicians, songwriters and other music professionals. In 1980, through their efforts, the State legislature, with leadership of State Senator Bobby Denton, created a state agency, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board, with a mandate to honor all of this state's great music achievers, and to build a facility in which to showcase these talented individuals and their accomplishments. See more..
4.5 Spring Park (118 reviews)
- Nice park to join other sites in small Tuscumbia.
Parks

A breathtaking centerpiece of Spring Park is a large 51-jet fountain that shoots water more than 150 feet into the air. No admission. See more..
4.0 Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard (134 reviews)
- Visited to say I had been
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

Where only the best coon dogs are laid to rest. See more..
4.0 Rattlesnake Saloon (86 reviews)
- Worth doing once.
Bars & Clubs

We went on a Sunday around 11:30, and there was no wait. You’re not going here for the food, but I had the bbq nachos, and my friend had the bbq sandwich. They were both good and were the only food items our server could actually recommend. There was live music, which was pleasant but nothing to write home about. It’s a unique experience, and we were glad we went, but neither of us feels we need to return. See more..
4.0 Belle Mont Mansion (22 reviews)
- Loved seeing the restoration in progress!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites

Beautiful old historic home in the process of being restored. The setting on top of the hill is worth seeing and the interior features are beautiful. Self guided tour with very small entrance fee. See more..
4.0 Tuscumbia Railroad Depot Museum (14 reviews)
- Nostalgia Rules
Speciality Museums

If you like the romance of trains and a slower pace of life this is a must visit. Lots of cool stuff and in a pretty town! See more..
4.0 Colbert County Courthouse (2 reviews)
- Beautiful old building
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
During the Helen Keller Festival’s Car Show (A MUST SEE - SO MANY UNIQUE CARS ON DISPLAY!) we ducked in the courthouse to use the public restrooms. This courthouse is so pretty, clean and it is well preserved. You can tell the citizens lovingly care for it. See more..
4.0 Fiddledee D (1 review)
- Well Worth Checking Out
Speciality & Gift Shops

This is a very nice little cooperative retail and antiques store that is popular with locals and the tourists that discover Tuscumbia. There is always a friendly person to greet shoppers who want to peruse the eclectic collection of arts, crafts, antiques, foods etc. that range in style from the unusual like whimsical pelican umbrellas to the typical Alabama Christian gifts. The store looks and smells nice, and is a great way for visitors to get a feel for the area. No public restroom, however. See more..
3.0 9Spring Creek Golf Course 18 holes not 9 (1 review)
- Needed water
Golf Courses

A 9-hole, par 72 golf course with 6,370 yards of Bermuda greens, putting green, club house, pro shop and snack bar. See more..