Many rural towns help make up the great state of Alabama. One of the best ways to explore some of these towns is via a road trip. Listed below is a mapped road trip route that includes some of Alabama’s best rural towns. Because the estimated drive time is 6 hours, this road trip could easily be taken in one day. It all depends on how long you wish to stay in each town.
Your road trip will begin in Woodville. Woodville is a small town in Jackson County, Alabama. Its main attraction is Cathedral Caverns, which is also one of the state's top cave destinations. People come from all over the world to visit this cave, which is famous for having has one of the world's largest entrances.
Click here for more information about Woodville's Cathedral Caverns.
Following a short drive, you'll arrive in Mentone. Mentone, which has less than 500 residents, is located atop of Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County, Alabama. It's best known for its breathtaking views and its beautiful waterfall - DeSoto Falls.
Click here to learn all about Mentone's DeSoto Falls.
Your next stop is Fruithurst. Fruithurst is a tiny town in Cleburne County, Alabama. A popular attraction that's located just north of this town is The Fruithurst Winery Co., which is part of the North Alabama Wine Trail.
Click here for more information about the tiny town of Fruithurst.
Following a short drive, you'll arrive in Delta. Delta is located in Clay County, Alabama and has less than 300 residents. Its main attraction is Cheaha State Park, which happens to be Alabama's oldest continuously operating state park. Delta is also located atop of Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest natural point.
Click here to learn more about the town of Delta.
Following a scenic drive south, your road trip will end in Forkland. Forkland is a small town in Greene County, Alabama with less than 500 people. One of its most popular and quirkiest attractions is Jim Bird's Farm. This unique farm features a variety of whimsical characters made from hay, scrap metal, and more. Click here for more information about the town of Forkland.
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