Deborah’s guidebook to Cullman
Sightseeing
The Ave Maria Grotto is located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey. The Abbey was founded in 1891. The Grotto consists of a landscaped hillside of 125 small stone and cement structures, miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world, the handiwork of the creative genius, Brother Joseph Zoetl, a monk of the Abbey for almost 70 years.
A pleasant two-block pathway winds beside these miniature buildings, passing in front of a large cavern-like grotto (Italian word for cave) on the lower level of the hillside. Originally Brother Joseph placed his creations in the gardens near the monastery, but due to the large number of visitors coming to see them, they were moved to the present site in 1934. Since then, people from around the world visit the Ave Maria Grotto to see famous parts of the world in miniature.
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Ave Maria Grotto
1600 St Bernard DrThe Ave Maria Grotto is located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey. The Abbey was founded in 1891. The Grotto consists of a landscaped hillside of 125 small stone and cement structures, miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world, the handiwork of the creative genius, Brother Joseph Zoetl, a monk of the Abbey for almost 70 years.
A pleasant two-block pathway winds beside these miniature buildings, passing in front of a large cavern-like grotto (Italian word for cave) on the lower level of the hillside. Originally Brother Joseph placed his creations in the gardens near the monastery, but due to the large number of visitors coming to see them, they were moved to the present site in 1934. Since then, people from around the world visit the Ave Maria Grotto to see famous parts of the world in miniature.
Sportsman Lake Park (1544 Sportsman Lake Rd, NW, Cullman) is a scenic destination that has a little something for everyone. Located around a large, shallow body of water teeming with fish and wildlife in downtown Cullman, it is the perfect place for the entire family. The park offers fishing, hiking, paddle boats, putt-putt golf, bike riding, and a mini-train that is a fan favorite. Prices are very reasonable and affordable.
Sportsman Lake Road Northwest
Sportsman Lake Road NorthwestSportsman Lake Park (1544 Sportsman Lake Rd, NW, Cullman) is a scenic destination that has a little something for everyone. Located around a large, shallow body of water teeming with fish and wildlife in downtown Cullman, it is the perfect place for the entire family. The park offers fishing, hiking, paddle boats, putt-putt golf, bike riding, and a mini-train that is a fan favorite. Prices are very reasonable and affordable.
This Bridge is one of Cullman's most well known attractions and historically rich sites. Built in 1904, it was once used regularly by farmers and travelers to cross Crooked Creek. The weatherworn bridge is now closed to traffic, and the centerpiece of a park built in period fashion to showcase the bridge and its historical significance.
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Clarkson Covered Bridge
1240 Co Rd 1043This Bridge is one of Cullman's most well known attractions and historically rich sites. Built in 1904, it was once used regularly by farmers and travelers to cross Crooked Creek. The weatherworn bridge is now closed to traffic, and the centerpiece of a park built in period fashion to showcase the bridge and its historical significance.
If you like to hike and explore, 20 minutes from the home in Cullman (22550 2nd Ave NW, Falkville, Alabama) is a 70-acre forested park housing unique rock formations, waterfalls, hiking trails and a picnic pavilion. It’s open from sunrise to sunset which varies depending on the time of year, so call or go online for more information.
There are four miles of designated hiking trails that wind through the lush woods, unique rock formations and cliff sides of the gorge. Notable locations formed by the weathering of natural rock include Twilight Tunnel, the Stairway to Heaven, and Dead Man’s Squeeze. Rock climbing is another widely popular activity in the park. Climbers will find ample opportunities to scale the park’s dozens of climbing faces. There are also picnic tables in an open area near the main creek for those who packed a lunch or simply wish to take a break. Pets are allowed to accompany visitors but must be kept on a leash. No rangers are on site, so visitors are advised to exercise caution while utilizing the facility.
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Hurricane Creek Park
22550 2nd Ave NWIf you like to hike and explore, 20 minutes from the home in Cullman (22550 2nd Ave NW, Falkville, Alabama) is a 70-acre forested park housing unique rock formations, waterfalls, hiking trails and a picnic pavilion. It’s open from sunrise to sunset which varies depending on the time of year, so call or go online for more information.
There are four miles of designated hiking trails that wind through the lush woods, unique rock formations and cliff sides of the gorge. Notable locations formed by the weathering of natural rock include Twilight Tunnel, the Stairway to Heaven, and Dead Man’s Squeeze. Rock climbing is another widely popular activity in the park. Climbers will find ample opportunities to scale the park’s dozens of climbing faces. There are also picnic tables in an open area near the main creek for those who packed a lunch or simply wish to take a break. Pets are allowed to accompany visitors but must be kept on a leash. No rangers are on site, so visitors are advised to exercise caution while utilizing the facility.
Lake Catoma, also known as the Catoma or Duck Creek Reservoir, boasts a surface area of 536 acres and a normal elevation of 742 feet above sea level. This Link will give you directions to the Duck River Reservoir and Boat Launch, Duck River Dam, and a map to the surrounding area which offers 2 boat ramps:
https://duckriver.org/directions.
While Lake Catoma is primarily used as a water supply, it also provides opportunities for a number of recreational activities, primarily boating, swimming, and fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Boat speed is limited to 10 horsepower. Perhaps the best hiking path in the area is the North Alabama Birding Trail. This unconventional trail is made up of a series of roadside stops – all accessible by car, bike or foot – over three circles: the Northeast, Northwest, and Central Loops.
Lake Catoma
Lake Catoma, also known as the Catoma or Duck Creek Reservoir, boasts a surface area of 536 acres and a normal elevation of 742 feet above sea level. This Link will give you directions to the Duck River Reservoir and Boat Launch, Duck River Dam, and a map to the surrounding area which offers 2 boat ramps:
https://duckriver.org/directions.
While Lake Catoma is primarily used as a water supply, it also provides opportunities for a number of recreational activities, primarily boating, swimming, and fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Boat speed is limited to 10 horsepower. Perhaps the best hiking path in the area is the North Alabama Birding Trail. This unconventional trail is made up of a series of roadside stops – all accessible by car, bike or foot – over three circles: the Northeast, Northwest, and Central Loops.
Larkwood Falls is located in the Larkwood subdivision, a neighborhood built near Lake Catoma. The waterfall is the natural spill-over from the lake and is active year round. Though the falls are not natural, the rock formation which creates the falls is natural.
Larkwood Falls
Larkwood Drive NortheastLarkwood Falls is located in the Larkwood subdivision, a neighborhood built near Lake Catoma. The waterfall is the natural spill-over from the lake and is active year round. Though the falls are not natural, the rock formation which creates the falls is natural.
Smith Lake Park offers relaxation and fun for the whole family. Located in Cullman County on the shores of the 21,200 acre Lewis Smith Lake with 500 miles of shoreline, the Smith Lake Park is open year round. The Park includes playgrounds, a pool, fishing pier, a Putt-putt Golf Course, a huge stage for special events, and a new boat launch, all of which makes rustic Smith Lake Park a destination for fun and relaxation. Check for special events and festivals at the park throughout the year.
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Smith Lake Park
403 Co Rd 386Smith Lake Park offers relaxation and fun for the whole family. Located in Cullman County on the shores of the 21,200 acre Lewis Smith Lake with 500 miles of shoreline, the Smith Lake Park is open year round. The Park includes playgrounds, a pool, fishing pier, a Putt-putt Golf Course, a huge stage for special events, and a new boat launch, all of which makes rustic Smith Lake Park a destination for fun and relaxation. Check for special events and festivals at the park throughout the year.
St. Bernard Abbey is a community of Benedictine monks, established in 1891. Today, after over 125 years of work and prayer, St. Bernard Abbey stands as a vibrant and growing monastery, known with affection and respect for the role it continues to play in the life of the Church in North Alabama. The abbey is the home of the Ave Maria Grotto, a garden of shrines and miniature models of famous religious sites created by Br. Joseph Zoetle. You will also find monks engaged in various crafts and the manual tasks necessary for the operation of their more than 850-acre property, including its farm, buildings, and grounds.
Saint Bernard Abbey
1600 Saint Bernard DriveSt. Bernard Abbey is a community of Benedictine monks, established in 1891. Today, after over 125 years of work and prayer, St. Bernard Abbey stands as a vibrant and growing monastery, known with affection and respect for the role it continues to play in the life of the Church in North Alabama. The abbey is the home of the Ave Maria Grotto, a garden of shrines and miniature models of famous religious sites created by Br. Joseph Zoetle. You will also find monks engaged in various crafts and the manual tasks necessary for the operation of their more than 850-acre property, including its farm, buildings, and grounds.
Golf
Interested in Golf? 20 minutes from the house is the TP Country Club, one of Cullman’s hidden gems that is extremely popular with those who know about it. They house a top-notch, par-72, 18-hole golf course that is renowned for being meticulously maintained. It’ll challenge even championship golfers with its elevation changes. There is a practice facility which has a driving range with 25 hitting stations, as well as a practice putting green and chipping green for you to use. Other amenities include the clubhouse swimming pool and several tennis courts. The 19th Hole will offer a delicious drinking and dining experience - head out on to the patio to enjoy your meals while taking in the panoramic view of the grounds.
TP Country Club
700 Pine Hills DriveInterested in Golf? 20 minutes from the house is the TP Country Club, one of Cullman’s hidden gems that is extremely popular with those who know about it. They house a top-notch, par-72, 18-hole golf course that is renowned for being meticulously maintained. It’ll challenge even championship golfers with its elevation changes. There is a practice facility which has a driving range with 25 hitting stations, as well as a practice putting green and chipping green for you to use. Other amenities include the clubhouse swimming pool and several tennis courts. The 19th Hole will offer a delicious drinking and dining experience - head out on to the patio to enjoy your meals while taking in the panoramic view of the grounds.
Museum
The Cullman County Museum is a local history museum located in downtown Cullman, Alabama, on the corner of Arnold St. and 2nd Ave. N.E. It is housed in a replica of the home of Col. John G. Cullman, the founder of Cullman. The museum, which opened in 1973 during the town's centennial, collects and preserves items that illustrate life in Cullman's past, including the area's natural history and its Native American and German settlers.
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Cullman County Museum
211 2nd Ave NE
The Cullman County Museum is a local history museum located in downtown Cullman, Alabama, on the corner of Arnold St. and 2nd Ave. N.E. It is housed in a replica of the home of Col. John G. Cullman, the founder of Cullman. The museum, which opened in 1973 during the town's centennial, collects and preserves items that illustrate life in Cullman's past, including the area's natural history and its Native American and German settlers.
The Evelyn Burrow Museum is located in the Ottis and Evelyn Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Wallace State Community College, 801 Main Street NW, Hanceville. From fine examples of delicately crafted porcelain to artful everyday wares, the Burrow Museum’s vast collection includes more than 5,000 objects primarily of porcelain, pottery, glass and bronze from the Victorian era to modern times. Highlights are on display in the Museum’s main gallery and its Porcelain Room. Throughout the Museum, Wallace State shares Mrs. Burrow’s appreciation for the decorative arts, her passion for collecting, and her particular love of horses with patrons, inspiring all to see the beauty in objects that surround us every day.
The Evelyn Burrow Museum
801 Main Street NorthwestThe Evelyn Burrow Museum is located in the Ottis and Evelyn Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Wallace State Community College, 801 Main Street NW, Hanceville. From fine examples of delicately crafted porcelain to artful everyday wares, the Burrow Museum’s vast collection includes more than 5,000 objects primarily of porcelain, pottery, glass and bronze from the Victorian era to modern times. Highlights are on display in the Museum’s main gallery and its Porcelain Room. Throughout the Museum, Wallace State shares Mrs. Burrow’s appreciation for the decorative arts, her passion for collecting, and her particular love of horses with patrons, inspiring all to see the beauty in objects that surround us every day.