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Things to See and Do in Cullman County, Alabama
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items Whether you are relocating or just visiting Cullman County, Alabama, here's some of the best things to see and do from someone whose family has been here for six generations!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Attractions
Outdoor Activities
If you love the outdoors, then Cullman County is the place for you! With so many different parks throughout the city and county, it will be hard to pick a favorite!
I've always loved Sportsman Lake Park in my hometown of Cullman, Alabama. There's paddle boats, you can feed the duck and geese, there's a train that goes around the lake, walking trails, playgrounds, and at Christmas you can drive through the park t...
Cullman County Parks & Rec | Sportsman Lake Park
The Festhalle Farmer's Market in downtown Cullman is not only open many weekends with lots of wonderful things for sale, but it is also a focal point during events such as the Strawberry Festival, Octoberfest and Christmas.
Festhalle | Cullman, AL
Did you know Cullman, Alabama has its own water park? Open during the summer months, WildWater has water slides, thrill rides, a kid's area and a 22,000 square feet wave pool! During some summer nights, the park hosts movie nights where you can watch...
WildWater | North Alabama Waterpark | Thrill Rides
Smith Lake Park, on the shore of Smith Lake which runs through Cullman, Winston and Walker counties, is home to festivals such as the annual Fourth of July celebration and the Sweet Tater Festival. With a sandy beach on the lake, boat docks, campgrou...
Cullman County Parks & Rec | Smith Lake Park
The historic Clarkson Covered Bridge was built in 1904 for farmers and travelers to cross Crooked Creek. Now as a park, it's a beautiful spot to unplug, reflect and imagine life in times past.
Cullman County Parks & Rec | Clarkson Covered Bridge
Restaurants
Who doesn't like to eat? Between well-known chains and delicious local restaurants, there's something in Cullman for even the pickiest of eaters.
A local Cullman institution since 1919, Busy Bee Cafe is the epitome of a down-home, friendly diner with great food and prices that won't break your checkbook. When the building was destroyed in the EF4 tornado that hit Cullman on April 27, 2011, the...
Busy Bee Cafe | Cullman AL
One of the oldest - and best - restaurants in Cullman is the All Steak. The food is phenomenal (my favorite is the hamburger steak), the service is excellent and at the end of your meal, everyone gets a complimentary orange roll which is the All Stea...
All Steak Restaurant
Since 1949, Johnny's Bar-B-Q has been making stomachs happy in Cullman. Family owned and operated, Johnny's is well-known across the state. Their BBQ baked potatoes are heavenly and are enough for two meals for many. (But don't feel bad if you do eat...
Johnny's Bar-B-Q, Cullman, Alabama
Arts & Entertainment
We love our festivals in Cullman! Between the Alabama Strawberry Festival, the Blooming Festival, the Sweet Tater Festival, the Cullman County Fair, Octoberfest, Christkindlmarkt and many others, there's always something to do!
The city of Cullman, Alabama and some of the surrounding countryside was founded by Colonel John G. Cullmann and other German settlers - including my own German ancestors. Every October we hold a huge celebration of our German heritage. Das ist gut!
Oktoberfest Festival | Cullman Oktoberfest Alabama
One of the crops Cullman is known for is our beautiful, delicious strawberries. So it's no surprise that the Alabama Strawberry Festival is held right here in downtown Cullman.
Alabama Strawberry Festival | April 24-25, 2026 | Cullman, AL
Another crop Cullman is well known for is our sweet potatoes. I should know…I come from a long line of potato farmers. And every Labor Day weekend, we hold a “Sweet Tater Festival” at Smith Lake Park with lots of food and fun.
Sweet Tater Festival | Cullman AL
In keeping with our German heritage, the biggest event every year in Cullman is our Christkindlmarkt German Christmas Market. The market has really grown in the past few years and it just keeps getting better. Everyone should experience this at least...
German Christmas Market | Cullman Christkindlmarkt | Cullman, AL
One weekend every fall the campus of St. Bernard comes alive with the smells, sounds and tastes of Bernard Blues & BBQ. Between arts & crafts vendors, a BBQ cookoff and soulful blues music, a good time is always had by all.
Bernard Blues & BBQ
One weekend every Spring is the annual Bloomin' Festival on the campus of St. Bernard. Food, flowers and fun surround you as the flowers make the Ave Maria Grotto extra beautiful and don't forget to try some Monk Bread! It's sooo good!
Bloomin' Festival
We take our county fair seriously here in Cullman. Exhibits, contests and talent shows are a big deal, but don't overlook the rides, games and best of all, fair food! Now I want a funnel cake.
Cullman County Fair
Local Favorites
From stores to historic places, there are things in Cullman that we just love and always feel like home.
Hank Williams Jr. sang “I went down to the Mary Carter paint store,” in his song “I've Got Rights.” You can too, because it's a real store here in historic downtown Cullman. Family-owned for generations, Mary Carter has a little bit of everything. If...
Mary Carter Store | Cullman AL
Attractions
Located at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Ave Maria Grotto is a park filled with historical miniatures created by Brother Joseph, who was a young Bavarian Benedictine monk at the Abbey.
Ave Maria Grotto
St. Bernard Abbey is home to the Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard Prep School, a retreat and conference center and the site of the annual Blooming Festival and Bernard Blues & BBQ.
Benedictine Monks | Saint Bernard Abbey | Cullman, AL