When it comes to waterfalls, Alabama doesn’t disappoint! The Yellowhammer State is home to some of the South’s best waterfalls, including its Singing River Waterfalls. To learn all about these waterfalls and their Spring Park and Wilson Dam locations, take a look below.
Spring Park is a beautiful city park that's located in Tuscumbia, Alabama. It's home to Cold Water Falls, which happens to be one of the state's two Singing River Waterfalls. Cold Water Falls is also the centerpiece of the park.
Tuscumbia Spring Park, Spring Park Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
Measuring 80 feet wide and 42 feet tall, and constructed from more than 2,000 tons of sandstone, Cold Water Falls is also the world's largest man-made natural stone waterfall.
Wilson Dam, which spans the Tennessee River between Lauderdale and Colbert counties, is the only neoclassical-style dam in the TVA system. It's also one of the world's highest, single-lift locks. Completed in 1924, Wilson Dam is home to Alabama's second Singing River Waterfall, Wilson Dam Waterfall.
Wilson Dam Waterfall, 1062 Rockpile Rd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661, USA
Alabama's Wilson Dam Waterfall, which is located in Muscle Shoals, flows down a high rock wall that stands adjacent to the dam. This waterfall is formed by small feeder creeks that run through the area.
People of all ages, from near and far, enjoy Alabama's Wilson Dam Waterfall. It's great for visiting year-round and has also become a popular photography spot.
The next time you're passing through North Alabama, specifically The Shoals area, consider visiting Alabama's Singing River Waterfalls. Both are wonderful destinations to include on a day trip.
Have you ever visited North Alabama’s Cold Water Falls or Wilson Dam Waterfall? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts about these waterfalls with us in the comments below.
