Tuscumbia

Alabama is littered with small towns just waiting to be discovered. Tuscumbia, which is located in the state's northwest, is one of these towns. Tuscumbia may be well-known among those who live in the "Shoals" area. However, those who live in other parts of Alabama frequently overlook it. Helen Keller, a well-known activist, was born in the town. Tour Helen Keller's childhood home, Ivy Green, and see the preserved artifacts that influenced her connection to the world and how she learned to communicate despite being deaf and blind. Every June, the town hosts a Helen Keller festival.

The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, which takes several hours to explore, is also worth a visit in Tuscumbia. The museum features interactive exhibits and memorabilia that highlight the lives and careers of music legends from all genres. Spring Park, Tuscumbia's social center, is a nice place to picnic and relax in the manicured gardens. In the summer, it is not uncommon to see locals tying up hammocks in the trees by the spring-fed lake to relax and listen to the sounds of the park's 80-foot-wide cascading waterfall. The Rattlesnake Saloon is a scenic and memorable place to eat. The restaurant is located beneath a massive rock overhang that creates the illusion of a waterfall cascading over the top of the building after a heavy rain.