Fort Payne Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Alabama, United States
About Fort Payne
Originally Fort Payne was an important Cherokee village called Will's Town. In 1838 Captain John G. Payne selected the site to build a stockade to house Native Americans that would later be sent on the Trail of Tears. Fort Payne became the county seat of DeKalb County in 1878, and was incorporated in 1889. Fort Payne is known for the large number of sock mills in the area, and is sometimes referred to as the Sock Capital of the World. Fort Payne is in a valley bordered by Sand Mountain to the north and Lookout Mountain to the south. Visitor's can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the area.
Top Attractions in Fort Payne
Explore the best things to see and do in Fort Payne:
- ★Alabama Fan Club
- ★Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort
- ★Depot Museum
- ★Desoto State Park
- ★Fort Payne Hosiery Museum
- ★Little River Canyon National Preserve
- ★Opera House
Where to Eat in Fort Payne
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴New China Restaurant
- 🍴Not Your Mama's Deli
- 🍴Santa Fe Cattle Co.
- 🍴Waffle King
Fort Payne Travel Guide Sections
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