Sunset House Guidebook
Sightseeing & Exploring
Great places to see and activities for all ages.
Wonderful place to see; tours are excellent and good for all ages.
64 locals recommend
Cathedral Caverns State Park
637 Cave RdWonderful place to see; tours are excellent and good for all ages.
Ave Maria Grotto
1600 St Bernard DrVery interesting self guided tour of a local attraction.
Buck's Pocket State Park
393 Co Rd 174Guntersville Museum
1215 Rayburn AveGreat local favorite, exhibits change regularly.
Great lodge with restaurant (good place for Sunday Brunch); zip lines; golf; swimming beach; spectacular views and nice drive thru park to see wildlife.
32 locals recommend
Lake Guntersville State Park
1155 Lodge DrGreat lodge with restaurant (good place for Sunday Brunch); zip lines; golf; swimming beach; spectacular views and nice drive thru park to see wildlife.
Fun place to watch boats go in/out locks with two different ways to visit each side of the dam. Hiking trails and walking paths are nice and well maintained.
Guntersville Lake & Dam
3464 Snow Point RdFun place to watch boats go in/out locks with two different ways to visit each side of the dam. Hiking trails and walking paths are nice and well maintained.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
1 Tranquility BaseGreat museum & exhibits.
Wonderful place to visit with artisans, shops, music and theatre.
85 locals recommend
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
2211 Seminole Dr SWWonderful place to visit with artisans, shops, music and theatre.
Whole Backstage Theatre
1120 Rayburn AveLocal theatre with plays for all ages.
Not too far away in Gadsden, nice park and gorgeous falls.
41 locals recommend
Noccalula Falls Park & Campgrounds
1500 Noccalula RdNot too far away in Gadsden, nice park and gorgeous falls.
Food scene
Julia's Mexican Restaurant
12844 US-431Best Mexican food in town.
Best fish and chicken in town; large portions; a lot of food; on the lake and accessible by boat.
50 locals recommend
Top O' The River
7004 Val Monte DrBest fish and chicken in town; large portions; a lot of food; on the lake and accessible by boat.
Main Channel Brewing
2090 Gunter AveGuntersville first and only brewhouse.
Aqua
2140 Gunter AveGreat food and view inside the Wyndham Garden Lake Hotel and nice view of the lake.
Downstairs from Aqua Restaurant in the Wyndham Garden Lake Hotel; same food only more of a bar atmosphere and sits on lake edge.
Buffalo Eddie's Pour House
2140 Gunter AveDownstairs from Aqua Restaurant in the Wyndham Garden Lake Hotel; same food only more of a bar atmosphere and sits on lake edge.
Jonica’s Bakery
1708 Gunter AveGreat bakery with sandwiches and soup lunch specials.
Fire By The Lake
3370 AL-69Good food; bar atmosphere and accessible by boat.
Char Burger
3848 AL-69Best burgers, chicken and hand dipped milk shakes in town!
Great food, fun atmosphere, outside seating available and a must if you like Bloody Mary's.
39 locals recommend
Rock House Eatery
1201 Gunter AveGreat food, fun atmosphere, outside seating available and a must if you like Bloody Mary's.
City Harbor at Lake Guntersville Business Office
Big Mike’s Steakhouse Guntersville
Bama Bucks
292 Bryant RdGreat family restaurant, petting zoo and wonderful atmosphere.
Jules J Berta Vineyards
1409 Darden AveGreat Pizza and Wine
City advice
Don't miss
Farmers Market at Civitan/Sunset Park & Trail
Great place for fresh vegetables, fruit, canned and baked goods. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Getting around
One Way Streets
Guntersville is located on a peninsula and travel around town is divided into two one-way streets that run North and South.
Don't miss
Historic North Town Shops
One of Guntersville's historic areas where boutiques, antique stores, restaurants and sitting areas are located.
Getting around
Guntersville Recreation Center
Approximately .5 mile from Sunset House is our recreation center with an indoor pool available to the public and indoor racquetball and basketball courts. Information is listed in the House Manual inside the house.
Getting around
House Manual/Information
There is a notebook located in the house with information, maps and ideas on things to do while visiting Guntersville and the local area.