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Mentone, Alabama has many interesting places to explore both inside the town and in the surrounding area.

We have more than one state park, local attractions, and several popular summer camps in the vicinity of our shop.

Mentone is also a flourishing arts and craft community. We have many antique stores, artisan shops, and beautiful, historic accommodations. Here are some links for you to explore in order to get a better feel for our lovely mountain community.

Accommodations

1. Mountain Laurel Inn Bed and Breakfast. 624 Road 948; P.O. Box 443; Mentone, Alabama 35984. Locally: (256) 634-4673; Toll Free: Toll Free: (800) 889-4244. The Mountain Laurel Inn offers a beautiful view of the inspiring woods through picture windows or from the rocking chairs on the porch. It features beautifully decorated rooms with a private entrance and bath, TV, VCR, heat and air. They offer a family-style breakfast consisting of fruit, homemade breads and a main dish consist of breakfast pizza, eggs rancheros, decadent French toast or breakfast in bread. They provide different kinds of rooms such as Wildflower room, Ski room, Deer room, Bridal room and the Apartment. Please visit their website for more info about the inn and the owner.

2. Mentone Springs Hotel(circa 1884) 6114 Highway 117, Mentone, AL 35984, 256-634-4040, The oldest hotel in Alabama, this Queen Anne Victorian features a 2,650 square foot wraparound porch, a library, an exercise room, and a massage therapist on site. Offers six guest rooms and three suites, all with queen beds, fireplaces, and shared baths in the original style of the hotel. Full large and varied breakfast included.

3. Raven Haven651 County Road 644, Mentone, AL 35984, 256-634-4310, Located on ten lovely acres, this unique bed and breakfast offering four spacious and individually decorated guest rooms with private baths. The Queen Anne room is fashioned after an 18th century boudoir, the Casablanca room is set up for a tropical getaway, the Nautical room resembles a seafaring vessel right down to the captain's cannonball bed, and the Little Room on the Prairie has a cast iron pot over a stone fireplace. Full breakfast included. See picture above

4. Mentone Inn(circa 1927) P.O. Box 290, Mentone, AL 35984, 256-634-4836, 800-455-7470, If you're looking for cool mountain breezes, then this is the place for you!! Enjoy the fireplace in the main lounge and the large porch area. Twelve guestrooms furnished with antiques, queen or twin beds, and with private baths are offered. A full breakfast is included in the room rate. Also available nearby is antiquing, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, parks, downhill skiing and water sports. The Mentone Inn is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns.

Attractions

1. Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort256-634-444, One thousand acre resort offering a variety of accommodations plus features two, one thousand foot beginner to intermediate ski slopes, an 18 hole golf course, horseback riding, and miles of trails including the 1864 Civil War Military trail where McCook crossed.

2. Summer Camp Info Page Lookout Mountain, an Appalachian chain stretching 93 miles along wild & scenic rivers, bordering lush forests, and shouldering sheer rock cliffs and majestic valley views, is home to more than a dozen children’s summer camps. Each camp is designed to give your child an enriching summer experience filled with exciting adventures.

3. Sequoyah Caverns Known for it's reflecting pools, this cave is named for the Cherokee Indian Chief Sequoyah. Guided tours of the cave are available with special group rates. The property also has buffalo, peacocks and white fallow deer. See picture above. Located off Highway 11 in Valley Head, Alabama. (256)635-0024

4. Desoto State Park Hiking and Biking trails, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and picnic area are just part of what awaits you in this park, voted as one of America's top 10 parks! View majestic scenery, waterfalls and canyons. 800-568-8840

2. Little River Canyon Preserve Enjoy scenic vistas and waterfalls along the beautiful Little River Canyon National Preserve. Follow a 23-mile drive along the canyon's rim for spectacular vistas into the 700-foot deep gorge. Whitewater kayaking and canoeing, horseback riding and rappelling is allowed in the canyon but you do need to bring your own equipment. There are no outfitters available near the Canyon. Located on Hwy. 35 near Little River Falls. (256)845-9605

Businesses

1. Mountain Life Organic General Store Visit L.C. Moon's web site to order her herbals and organic foods.  256-634-3333

2. The Crow's Nest Antiques 6081 Highway 117 South, Mentone, AL 35985, Town Square, 256-634-4548, Shop for unique antiques, collectibles and gift items from the surrounding area. The building, called The Hitching Post, is a interesting old structure and provides an old-time atmosphere for shopping.  In former years square dances were held upstairs every Saturday night.

3. Mountain Mamas Arts and Crafts Highway 48, Cloudland GA, Mentone, AL, 7 miles southeast of Mentone Town Square,706-862-6150 or 706-862-2142. Featuring more than 40 local and regional women artists presenting handmade candles, rugs, pottery, yard art, beaded jewelry, birdhouses, jam, soup, collectibles, and a rock shop.

4. White Elephant Antiques Gallery 6512 Highway 117 South, Mentone, AL 35984, Downtown Historic, 256-634-4529, The White Elephant's historical building was built for the Mentone Springs Hotel in the early 20th century.  It now houses many specialty and antique shops. Most shops offer contemporary and vintage collectibles and gifts. See picture above

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