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Guntersville is an Alabama Community of Excellence basking in a lake-effect glow
It is easy to see the appeal of the Guntersville area. All one has to do is look around. Nestled on the edge of a picturesque 69,000-acre lake with lush tree-lined mountains in nearly every direction, Guntersville is a place that puts the “great” in the great outdoors, which is why it is one of the top tourist draws in Alabama.
About Guntersville
Water, water everywhere…it’s what defines Guntersville, and makes it a special place to live, work and play. Literally surrounded by Lake Guntersville in North Alabama, this mountain-lakes jewel offers something for everyone.
The good stuff is not all outdoors in Guntersville. With a heritage rich in Native American and Civil War history, the city museum offers a glimpse of the past through artifacts and exhibits.
And Guntersville’s excellent public library offers a full range of opportunities from books to electronic media to a foreign film series. The library also sponsors a summertime reading program for kids.
Explore Guntersville, and discover for yourself how our community’s natural beauty is reflected perfectly by the quality of living.
Guntersville Railroad Depot Museum
The Colonel Montgomery Gilbreath House (cira 1858)
Community Website, ,341 Gunter Avenue • Guntersville, AL 35976 | (256) 571-7560