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Judges come by Helene Fielder's pottery booth in the art vendor's area during the Helen...

The Shoals honors one of its own, Helen Keller, during a June festival each year. Keller is known as America’s "First Lady of Courage" for her ability to overcome a rare childhood disease that left her blind and deaf.
The festival, which began in 1979, is hailed by some tourism officials as the best live music/art festival in Alabama. In... Full Story

The Shoals sights you don't want to miss

If you’re visiting the Shoals and you only have a couple of days to sightsee, here are a few suggestions where to go.
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Alabama Music Hall of Fame

Indeed, the “Stars Fell On Alabama” and many of them are on display every day at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia.

Belle Mont Mansion

Belle Mont is considered one of Alabama’s most distinguished homes.

Coon Dog Cemetery

“Troop” was known in western Colbert County as the best coon dog in the area.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House

Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright often stated that his houses were not only homes, but also works of art. Few dispute that claim after touring one...

Spring Park

A jewel of the Shoals is found at Spring Park in Tuscumbia.

Ivy Green: The birthplace of Helen Keller

It’s still referred to as the "miracle."

Pope’s Tavern

Indeed "if these walls could talk" there would be countless breath-taking stories to be heard at Pope’s Tavern.

University of North Alabama

The University of North Alabama, for more than 175 years and under a handful of different names, has been providing quality education to thousands of...

W.C. Handy Birthplace

"Life is like a trumpet. If you don’t put anything into it, you don’t get anything out of it."

Wilson Dam

Wilson Dam was the first dam built across the Tennessee River.

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Spirit of Freedom Celebration

Residents throughout northwest Alabama and parts of southern Tennessee and northeast Mississippi find their way to Florence to celebrate Independence Day.

Signature Shoals

That Muscle Shoals sound
The Shoals has a long and proud musical history, including numerous hits pounded out, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, from such studios as Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME.

Famous Shoals faces

Helen Keller
You can’t begin talking about famous Shoals residents without discussing the woman who gained the nickname of the “First Lady of Courage.”

The Sound of the Shoals

Gale Joiner said the musical heritage enjoyed by the Shoals is something that should be cherished.

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Stay awhile in the Shoals

There is an array of lodging options in the Shoals, from camping facilities to moderate-priced inns to luxury hotels.
The Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa is unique to the north Alabama region.

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