Places to See

Whether you are a visitor or a resident, there are probably places in beautiful Cherokee County that you have yet to discover. We have been overly blessed here, with an abundance of spectacular parks, trails and waterways. Take a short trip to one of these amazing places and ‘play the tourist’ for a day!

LITTLE RIVER CANYON NATIONAL PRESERVE

Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians. Visit Canyon Mouth Park for great day facilities for families and groups, year round. Many people enjoy the beach and swimming in the cool waters. Several hiking trails are nearby. There is a pavilion, several grills and public restrooms. Bring your rod and fish upstream.

CHEROKEE ROCK VILLAGE

Called “Sand Rock,” or “Little Rock City” by local residents, Cherokee Rock Village offers crags, caves, camping, climbing, unique tall rock formations, bird watching, Geocaches, equestrian and mountain biking trails and native plants.

LEESBURG LANDING

The Leesburg Landing has many attractions from the lake, great camping areas with a lake view and nature walking trails throughout. Enjoy nature while you walk down a two mile nature trail or walk along our one mile paved walking track beginning at the red light and ending at the docks.

ALABAMA SCENIC RIVER TRAIL

The Alabama Scenic River Trail has it all—from mountain streams to river delta to the salty waves of the Gulf of Mexico. Paddling and powerboat experiences and exploration abound along nearly 5000 miles of accessible waterways on over 43 waterways with over 40 outfitters and adventure services to serve and assist you.

Outdoor Attractions in Cherokee County

Amenities and campsites support everything from long-distance touring to organized paddle races, overnight trips or any kind of day trip you might imagine. It’s all waiting for the whitewater enthusiast, the naturalist and the family who just wants to play.

CORNWALL FURNACE

Confederate military site and battlefield during the 1860’s Civil War, the furnace was burned by Yankees. The stack still stands as well as the canal, hand-dug by slaves, to power the Furnace.

YELLOW CREEK FALLS

The picturesque waterfalls flow over natural rocks into Weiss Lake at the footers from the Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Railway trestle. Yellow Creek Falls, can be seen from Alabama Hwy 273 near Leesburg, is a favorite destination for boaters and kayakers

WEISS LAKE

The lake consists of 30,200 acres, all coming from the Coosa River, Chattooga River and Little River, offering over 447 miles of shoreline, shallow flats , large coves, under-water drop offs and deep channels.

WEISS DAM

Weiss Dam, creating the reservoir, was begun as the first of seven hydroelectric projects on the Coosa in 1958, and finished three years later. It’s a concrete and earthen gravity dam, 126 feet high, named after Fernand C. Weiss, a former chief engineer of Alabama Power.

TERRAPIN CREEK

Over 50 feet wide with 14 miles of floatable water, Terrapin Creek is a Class l-ll recreational stream that provides an excellent family friendly canoeing and kayaking experience. For anglers, the creek is known for its spotted, largemouth and red eye bass. Fly-fishing is popular along the creek.

CHEROKEE COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB

This semi-private, 18-hole golf course, along with a practice facility, offers a par 71 layout. The course measures just over 6,000 yards from the back tees. Enjoy a day on the green or swim in the club’s pool. To schedule a tee time at the Cherokee County Country Club, call the pro shop at 256.927.5070.