Cullman County Museum Tours

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Final resting place for Brother Joseph, who created the art that is known as Ave Maria Grotto.This is a cemetery of only monks in residence at St. Bernard Abbey. Ave Maria Grotto, in Cullman, Alabama, is a landscaped, 4-acre park in an old quarry on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, providing a garden setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on February 24, 1976, and to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1984. The stone and concrete models are the work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard's Abbey, who devoted some 50 years to the project, the last three decades

Ave Maria Grotto

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ave Maria Grotto during your travels in Cullman. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Ave Maria Grotto
Bit of. A hick in but man is it gorgeous !

Hurricane Creek Park

Explore the great outdoors at Hurricane Creek Park, a lovely green space in Falkville. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Hurricane Creek Park
This 270 ft covered bridge was built in 1921 and the only remaining bridge of it's kind in Cullman County. It was used mainly by farmers. It spans the Crooked Creek, site of Civil War Skirmishes under Nathan Bedford Forrest. Many relics have been found around this creek and can be viewed at the museum just down the road. This bridge is open to foot traffic and also offers picnic areas and walking trails. An old water mill is located on the property too. #roadtrip

Clarkson Covered Bridge

Learn about the local history of Cullman when you spend time at Clarkson Covered Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Clarkson Covered Bridge
Smith Lake at Unicoi State Park in Georgia

Smith Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Smith Lake Park, a lovely green space in Trimble. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Smith Lake Park

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

After visiting Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cullman. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

Sportsman Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sportsman Lake Park, a lovely green space in Cullman. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Sportsman Lake Park

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cullman

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cullman

3 out of 5
1835 Main Ave SW Cullman AL
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cullman
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cullman

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cullman

3 out of 5
2054 Saint Joseph Drive Northwest Cullman AL
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cullman
Days Inn by Wyndham Cullman

Days Inn by Wyndham Cullman

2 out of 5
1841 4th St Sw Cullman AL
Days Inn by Wyndham Cullman
The Flying Fifty, a Luxury Boutique Hotel

The Flying Fifty, a Luxury Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
515 4th St SW Cullman AL
The Flying Fifty, a Luxury Boutique Hotel
Sleep Inn & Suites Cullman I-65 exit 310

Sleep Inn & Suites Cullman I-65 exit 310

2.5 out of 5
2050 Sr 157 Cullman AL
Sleep Inn & Suites Cullman I-65 exit 310
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Cullman

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Cullman

2.5 out of 5
1855 North Crest Dr. NW Cullman AL
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Cullman
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