Food scene
This is a unique restaurant with great food. It is one of the staples of Mentone. Make reservations if you are wanting to go for dinner!
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Wildflower Cafe
6007 AL-117This is a unique restaurant with great food. It is one of the staples of Mentone. Make reservations if you are wanting to go for dinner!
If you are looking for a nicer dinner, this is a great option. It is located in downtown Mentone. It is a little pricier compared to other places in the area so please know that before going.
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Elevation Bistro & Catering Co.
5951 Alabama 117If you are looking for a nicer dinner, this is a great option. It is located in downtown Mentone. It is a little pricier compared to other places in the area so please know that before going.
Another great spot close by. Has a good atmosphere and a bar.
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The Willow Tree Grill
592 GA-48Another great spot close by. Has a good atmosphere and a bar.
The Crushed Tomato
205 Montgomery StA local favorite for pizza.
A great little spot to get a burger and a beer. There is usually live music on the weekends.
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Vintage 1889 Cafe
151 8th St NEA great little spot to get a burger and a beer. There is usually live music on the weekends.
Thatchers Barbecue and Grill
10077 Commerce StA great BBQ place in downtown Summerville.
Menlo Restaurant
7807 GA-48Great for a quick bite to eat that is close by for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
A little bit of a drive (35-45 minutes) but a great spot for a romantic date or nice dinner. It’s casual, fun, and byob!
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Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyA little bit of a drive (35-45 minutes) but a great spot for a romantic date or nice dinner. It’s casual, fun, and byob!
Great little stop right down the road for a quick bite to eat and any other convenience store items you may need. They offer pizza, pre-made sandwiches, biscuits for breakfast, and a whole menu of other items for lunch and dinner
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Mentone Market
5872 AL-117Great little stop right down the road for a quick bite to eat and any other convenience store items you may need. They offer pizza, pre-made sandwiches, biscuits for breakfast, and a whole menu of other items for lunch and dinner
Alice in wonderland themed restaurant that offers breakfast and lunch. Cool little spot and they even offer a high tea if you reserve it in advance!
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The Hatter Cafe
4277 Alabama 117Alice in wonderland themed restaurant that offers breakfast and lunch. Cool little spot and they even offer a high tea if you reserve it in advance!
Good food in the Mclemore clubhouse. Great place to eat after a day of golf
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The Creag at McLemore
32 Clubhouse LaneGood food in the Mclemore clubhouse. Great place to eat after a day of golf
Lookout Mountain Pizza Company
203 Scenic HwySeabolt's Street Tacos
5172 Alabama 117Eat tacos from an airstream in a garden setting. Fun atmosphere.
Tigers Inn Restaurant
132 Commerce AveRib Shack
110 Gault Avenue NorthLocals say this is the best BBQ they have had.
The Bakehouse
Delicious gourmet coffees and breakfast.
Eclectic coffee shop on the main strip of Fort Payne. Try their unique blends of coffee or enjoy a soup, salad or sandwich.
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The Spot
101 Gault Ave NEclectic coffee shop on the main strip of Fort Payne. Try their unique blends of coffee or enjoy a soup, salad or sandwich.
Open DAILY for grab and go items or shop their well stocked gift shop. The Mentone Market has soups, sandwiches, veggie and fruit trays, baked goods to grab and go or delicious pizza to enjoy here or take with you. Also, they make biscuits in the morning along with coffee.
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Mentone Market
5872 AL-117Open DAILY for grab and go items or shop their well stocked gift shop. The Mentone Market has soups, sandwiches, veggie and fruit trays, baked goods to grab and go or delicious pizza to enjoy here or take with you. Also, they make biscuits in the morning along with coffee.
Our FAVORITE place to eat. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious; however, our favorite is the jalapeño blackberry burger.
Fontastic Food
Our FAVORITE place to eat. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious; however, our favorite is the jalapeño blackberry burger.
Sightseeing
This is a must see during your stay! There are great views that you can drive right up to. There are also trails you can take to get to the bottom of the falls as well.
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DeSoto Falls
This is a must see during your stay! There are great views that you can drive right up to. There are also trails you can take to get to the bottom of the falls as well.
A little bit of a drive but very worth it for these amazing waterfalls!
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Ruby Falls
A little bit of a drive but very worth it for these amazing waterfalls!
Howard Finster Vision House Museum
177 Greeson StBrow Park
200-286 N Cool StEnjoy a picnic and scenic views.
Go inside the park to walk along their paved trails, ride the train, feed the animals, and enjoy the view of Noccalula Falls.
There is also another entrance if you just want to see the falls or take a hike to the bottom of Noccalula Falls.
Noccalula Falls
Go inside the park to walk along their paved trails, ride the train, feed the animals, and enjoy the view of Noccalula Falls.
There is also another entrance if you just want to see the falls or take a hike to the bottom of Noccalula Falls.
local state parks
A lot of great hiking trails, mountain bike trails, waterfalls, and views!
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdA lot of great hiking trails, mountain bike trails, waterfalls, and views!
A lot of hiking trails, mountain biking trails, treetop rope course, and zip lining!
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DeSoto State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NEA lot of hiking trails, mountain biking trails, treetop rope course, and zip lining!
Great hiking trails, lake views, and paddle boats.
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IJames H. Floyd State Park
2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake RdGreat hiking trails, lake views, and paddle boats.
Great views of the falls at little river canyon. There are also well maintained hiking trails to reach the water and swim.
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I-Little River Canyon Falls Park
Little River Falls Overlook TrailGreat views of the falls at little river canyon. There are also well maintained hiking trails to reach the water and swim.
Fun activities
You can go observe from the flight deck or go yourself with a tandem flight!
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Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyYou can go observe from the flight deck or go yourself with a tandem flight!
A fun tree top course with zip lining only 15-20 minutes away!
Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures at Desoto Falls State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NEA fun tree top course with zip lining only 15-20 minutes away!
Awesome guided horseback riding that takes you to the top of Desoto Falls. This is one of Emmye’s local favorites!
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Shady Grove Dude Ranch
3391 County Rd 165Awesome guided horseback riding that takes you to the top of Desoto Falls. This is one of Emmye’s local favorites!
The southern most ski hill in the nation! It is one ski hill with a pull rope to the top. It is very limited on the days it is open so be sure to check beforehand if you are interested in going.
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Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort
721 Co Rd 614The southern most ski hill in the nation! It is one ski hill with a pull rope to the top. It is very limited on the days it is open so be sure to check beforehand if you are interested in going.
McLemore Club
32 Clubhouse LaneNice golf course less than 30 minutes away
A great small local golf course right near downtown Mentone. They offer fishing at their pond as well
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Lil' Mole Run Golf Course
741 Co Rd 647A great small local golf course right near downtown Mentone. They offer fishing at their pond as well
If you would like to make your own glass ornament or tumbler, make sure you book in advance before you leave for your trip. They require reservations.
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Orbix Hot Glass
3869 County Rd 275If you would like to make your own glass ornament or tumbler, make sure you book in advance before you leave for your trip. They require reservations.
Alice Circle
114 1st StTrue Adventure Sports
13102 AL-176DeSoto Falls
There are kayak rentals at Miller’s Bend Paddle Shak
Down On the Farm
2257 Heaton RoadRock City
Groceries
The closest grocery store to the house. Not quite as big of a selection as a big grocery store but has just about anything you’d need!
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Lucky's
7880 GA-48The closest grocery store to the house. Not quite as big of a selection as a big grocery store but has just about anything you’d need!
Ingles Market
416 Georgia 114The second closest grocery store and has a very vast selection!
Dollar General
8356 AL-117Good for a quick pickup
Shopping and antiques
Huge antique shop about 15-20 minutes from the house. You never know what you might find here!
Dave's Antiques
37669 US-11Huge antique shop about 15-20 minutes from the house. You never know what you might find here!
Two whole stories of antiques! Also connected to the Vintage 1889 grill which is delicious
Big Mill Antique Mall
151 8th St NETwo whole stories of antiques! Also connected to the Vintage 1889 grill which is delicious
A cool little shop with different booths set up. We have found a few things for ourselves from this shop!
Myrtle Jane's
1030 Grand Ave SWA cool little shop with different booths set up. We have found a few things for ourselves from this shop!
Every Saturday morning from 10-3 Central Time. Come support the local farmers and experience a Mentone staple!
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Mentone Market
5872 AL-117Every Saturday morning from 10-3 Central Time. Come support the local farmers and experience a Mentone staple!
Cotton + Pine Clothing & Unique Gifts
Greenhill Boulevard NorthwestCity/town information
Mentone is a quaint yet funky mountain town with farmers market every Saturday, concerts in the summer, local artisan shops usually open Fri-Sun, and great restaurants.
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Mentone
Mentone is a quaint yet funky mountain town with farmers market every Saturday, concerts in the summer, local artisan shops usually open Fri-Sun, and great restaurants.