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Last Updated: 10/29/2007

Shopping and Dining
The Scenic Lookout Mountain Parkway


Alabama

Dining ~

Log Cabin Restaurant & Deli - Located in Circa 1800's original "Indian Trading Post", complete meals, sandwiches, homemade chili & soups. Made from scratch desserts. Excellent Friendly Service. "Mentone's Oldest Restaurant" atop Lookout Mountain. Hwy. 117, Mentone, Alabama 35984. 256-634-4560.

DeSoto State Park's Mountain Inn Restaurant - This restaurant-motel complex was remodeled from the original stone lodge utilizing the exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and the extra large fireplace to enhance the mountain atmosphere. The restaurant features some of Lookout Mountain's finest dining. 261 County Road 951, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. 256-845-5380.

Little River Cafe - This rustic restaurant features homemade dinners such as southern country fried steak and catfish fillets. We also have specialty sandwiches including a Reuben and the French Dip. All of our desserts are homemade with our signature dessert being Carolyn's made-from-scratch Fried Apple Pie. It is great by itself or go all out and try it Ala-Mode. We are located at 4608 DeSoto Parkway at Fischer Crossroads. We are open year-round, Tuesday - Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 256-845-2225

Windwood Farms Restaurant - Situated in Mentone, this country farm house is a warm and inviting place to enjoy a hearty sandwich, generous plates, seafood dishes, salads, and deliciously prepared steak dinners. Restaurant is open Thursday - Saturday for Lunch and Dinner, and Lunch on Sunday. 256-634-0055

Shopping ~

Akins Furniture Store - You won't believe the prices and the selection. 135,000 square feet of furniture. All brand names with the lowest prices in the Southeast. 12,500 sq. ft. Broyhill Showplace added in March 2004.  Located along the Lookout Mountain Parkway in Dogtown, Alabama.  Open Monday - Saturday,   8 - 5 p.m.  256-845-2057

Artisans LTD - You will be amazed when you walk through the doors. Museum quality art pieces collected over 23 years. "We believe we have one of the largest and most diverse collections of Inca art outside of Peru and Ecuador." Hand carved wood sculptures, feather-art, Inca weavings, Tagua Nut carvings and more. Located on Alabama Highway 117 in Mentone. Open Saturday and Sunday. 256-634-3076

Crow's Nest Antiques - This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings and houses antiques and collectibles. Located in downtown Mentone on the corner of Highway 117 and the scenic Lookout Mountain Parkway. 256-634-4548

Hilltop House Antiques - Located in Mentone, Alabama.  256-634-0009

Hummingbird House - Specializing in unique accessories and gifts for the home and garden. Complimentary gift wrap.  Drop in for a hand dipped ice cream cone as you stroll through the outdoor area where a large variety of garden accessories including Adirondack chairs, swings, fountains, wind chimes, unusual garden statuary and decorations are displayed in a relaxed atmosphere. Friday and Saturday 9 - 5 p.m. Sunday 12:30 - 5 p.m., 4248 AL Hwy 117, Mentone, AL 256-634-4055

Rocky Top Pottery - Located in Mentone's Log Cabin Craft Village, off Alabama Hwy. 117. Pottery, wheel thrown on site, hand rolled pottery wind chimes, Silver & Turquoise jewelry, hand strung jewelry, unique gifts, dream catchers made by local artists and more. Custom Indian Creations, Furs, Leather bags, Turquoise and silver.  Mine for gems at Smokies Mining Company.  Summer hours are Tuesday - Sunday from 8 - 6, Winter Thursday - Sunday, 10-5. 256-634-3606.  Email

Snappy Graphics - Visit our gift and screen printing shop on Alabama Hwy. 117 in Mentone. We do screen printing, photo shirts, vinyl & magnetic signs, and biker stuff. We make personalized t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, caps, and tote bags with your photos while you wait. We also have silver jewelry, wind chimes, souvenir area photographs, note cards and so much more. Located just 3 miles from the town square! Open Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  256-634-TEES (8337)  Email

White Elephant Antiques - Built at the turn of the century, this facility served as a health spa, an annex to the Mentone Springs Hotel. It now houses 25 rooms full of antiques and collectibles. Located on Highway 117 in downtown Historic Mentone. Open 6 days a week, Closed Tuesdays. 10 - 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 - 5 p.m. weekends.  256-634-4529
 

Georgia

Dining ~

Canyon Grill - Serving dinner Wednesday thru Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Located at 28 Scenic Hwy., Rising Fawn, Georgia.   706-398-9510

Pats General Store & Diner - Located at 13552 Hwy 157, Rising Fawn, Georgia.  706-398-0757

Shopping ~

Fine View Garden Center - Located on Hwy 337, 4.5 mi. North of Menlo, Georgia.   706-862-2600

Lookout Mountain Pottery - Constructed and completed in 1999, and adjacent to the original Plum Nelly Clothes Line Art Show, Lookout Mountain Pottery is open to the public by appointment.  For your personal tour of the pottery, shop, grounds and for a breathtaking view of North Georgia from the bluffs above Rising Fawn, make your appointment now. Don't forget to wear your walking shoes and bring your camera! Located at 3005 Plum Nelly Road, Rising Fawn, Georgia.  706-398-3232  Email

Mountain Mamas Craft & Rock Shop - Selling fine arts and crafts made by women artists. With more than 70 regional women's art in this shop, you will find pottery, fabric art, paintings, melted glass art, jewelry, gourd crafts, woodcrafts, birdhouses, candles, wind chimes, rugs and more.  The Rock shop has crystals and mineral specimens from around the world.  The shop is open from May to December every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST.  Located on GA Hwy 48 in Cloudland, Georgia, just 7 miles East of Mentone, Alabama on Hwy 117.  706-862-2142 Email

Rising Fawn Pottery - Located at 84 Plum Nelly Lane, Rising Fawn, Georgia.  706-657-4444

Trash or Treasures - Located at 19154 Hwy 157, Cloudland, Georgia.  706-398-0406

Tennessee