SMALL TOWN CHARM WITH BIG CITY ATTRACTIONS
TRUST US, YOU WILL WANT TO EXTEND YOUR STAY!
Discover the charm of small-town living with big-city attractions: Cullman, Alabama! Founded by a German refugee, Colonel John G. Cullmann, in 1873, this city has been voted one of the nation's Top 3 Micropolitan Cities by Site Selection Magazine and named Best Place to Raise Children by Bloomberg Businessweek. There truly is no shortage of family-friendly fun!
Nestled between Birmingham and Huntsville on I-65, Downtown Cullman is a must-visit destination with unique local shops and great
restaurants you won't want to miss. Plus – experience all that this vibrant city offers: award-winning recreational
parks and facilities, beautiful lakes, religious architecture and world-class entertainment.
Seeking big-time entertainment? Mark your calendar for one of the many festivals hosted in this exciting city. Cullman hosts the Biggest Party in the South with our friends at
Rock the South Music Festival. There are hundreds of artisans at the annual
Strawberry Festival at Depot Park and
Bloomin' Festival at St. Bernard Abbey, and experience German culture with
Oktoberfest and the
Christkindlmarkt. Step into a Hallmark Christmas movie at
Christmas in Cullman, showcasing the city festivally lit up with rooftop lighting and storefront Christmas Displays. Don’t forget about one of the best
Tree lighting production in the South. Hundreds of thousands of tourist plan their visit annually - come experience why they are calling it "The City of Festivals."
Spend the day at Smith Lake and explore its 500 miles of shoreline! Kayak the
Sipsey River, Alabama's only "Scenic and Wild" river selected by Congress in 1988. For summertime fun, set aside time for the family to visit
Wildwater Cullman, which is Alabama's newest and most exciting waterpark. Take on the
21-mile Duck River trails as your next mountain biking adventure. Visit
Hurricane Creek State Park or
Bankhead National Forest for a breathtaking hike. With outdoor activities like this, there's something for everyone in Cullman, Alabama!