Surrounded by water in Guntersville
Hailed as “Alabama's Lake City”, charming little Guntersville sits surrounded by the watery bends of the Tennessee River on 3 sides. It's a handsome, sleepy place to while away a vacation in the wooded hills of Alabama, lazing on the verandahs of traditional farmhouses or quaint Guntersville vacation rentals. Or, you can crack out the fishing rod, pull on the wellies, and make for the beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park, where boaters and campers enjoy the great American outdoors.
Venture outside to see the best of Guntersville
There's no question about it – Guntersville's main attractions are all outside. To be on the doorstep of the biggest, be sure to search for Guntersville vacation rentals close to Lake Guntersville State Park. That's where you'll find beaches and fishing spots aplenty. And if you're willing to leave your deckchair for a spell, consider heading north to the Cathedral Caverns State Park. Carved through by deep caves and tunnels, the landscape there hides colossal rooms of stalactites and stalactites.
Take it easy in Guntersville
Guntersville vacation rentals offer a base in the laid-back wilds of Alabama. Surrounded by the sloshing waters and meandering bends of the Tennessee River, it's just about as bucolic as this corner of America can get. It's all about long, lazy days of shoreline fishing, or slow boat tours along the riparian habitats. Or, you can enjoy al fresco beers with views over Lake Guntersville, topped off with evenings of Southern BBQ while the sun sets across the low ridges of the Sequatchie Valley. Of course, camping is never too far away in these parts either.
Guntersville makes the most of its natural surroundings
After the creation of the Guntersville Dam, the waters around Guntersville only got bigger. The Tennessee River flows in and around the main part of the town, swelling up to create the sprawling waters of Lake Guntersville. Wooded hills peak and trough around the whole region, too, creating a small enclave of walking trails, fishing spots, and hidden beaches. Nearby, the Cathedral Caverns State Park hosts an altogether different wilderness, going unto the Alabama subterranean with its huge passages and halls.
How to get to and around Guntersville
The nearest airport is in Huntsville International Airport (HSV), located 33.9 mi (54.6 km) from the city center.
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