Colbert Tourism

🎆 There are a lot of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Colbert County this year, and this one is a little extra special.

America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and communities across the country are joining in the celebration, including right here at home.

Whether you're headed to Leighton for fireworks, Cherokee for a night on Main Street, or the Old Railroad Bridge for one of the best views around, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and celebrate with family and friends.

We rounded up a few of the local America250 events. Take a look and let us know where you'll be celebrating! ❤️🤍💙

Helen Keller spent her life breaking down barriers. This week at Helen Keller's Birthplace-Ivy Green, we celebrated another step forward. 💚

New accessibility features at the Helen Keller Birthplace, including Braille brochures, a wheelchair available on-site, and five pairs of Ray-Ban smart glasses, will help more visitors experience the place where Helen's remarkable story began.

Pictured are Representative Kerry Underwood, Colbert County Commissioner Tommy Barnes, Helen Keller Birthplace Executive Director Sue Pilkilton, Tuscumbia City Councilwoman Jennifer Bennetch, Colbert County Tourism President and CEO Susann Hamlin, and Tuscumbia Councilman Roderick Metcalf.

Who doesn't love a good giveaway!?

Music Trail of North Alabama The City of Decatur and festival organizers announced the rescheduling due to unprecedented amounts of rainfall across Alabama this past week. All three previously announced headliners remain on the lineup: Zach Top on Thursday, Oct. 1; Jason Aldean on Friday, Oct. 2; and Riley Green on Sunday, Oct....

🌹 For many communities, a birthday is a day. In the City of Tuscumbia, Alabama - Government, it's practically a season.

From The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green 🎭 and the Helen Keller Festival 🎉 to special exhibits, tours, live music 🎶 and more, June is one of the best times of the year to visit Helen Keller's hometown.

We pulled together some of the highlights in our latest blog, along with a few things you may not know about what's happening throughout the month.

📸 Photo by our friend Mary Carton.

📖 Read it on our blog: https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/june-belongs-to-helen-keller/

T O M O R R O W 😍

We had to get out the white gloves for the Grammys while getting ready for our “In the Water” exhibit.

This celebration of our rich local music heritage opens on Tuesday, June 16th and runs through August 1st.

We are open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-5pm.

Don’t miss this one!

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Don't forget! Sledgefest returns to Leighton this weekend. 🎶

Admission is free, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy a weekend of great music, good food, and even better company.

Check out the full schedule below! ⬇️

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The story that inspired the world comes to life each summer at Ivy Green.

Experience The Miracle Worker, Alabama's Official Outdoor Drama, performed under the stars at Helen Keller's Birthplace-Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

Follow Helen Keller's extraordinary journey and the determination of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, in this powerful production that has captivated audiences for generations.

📅 June 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
🕗 Begins promptly at 8 p.m.
📍 Ivy Green • Tuscumbia, Alabama

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit helenkellerbirthplace.org.

At first glance, $122 million is just a number.

But behind that number are people choosing to spend time in Colbert County. They're eating at local restaurants, staying in our hotels, shopping in our stores, attending festivals and concerts, and visiting attractions across the county.

The newly released Alabama Tourism Department Economic Impact Report shows visitors spent more than $122 million in Colbert County in 2025, marking another year of growth for our local tourism industry.

On our blog, we take a closer look at what those numbers mean for our communities, local businesses, and the people who live and work here.

Read the full story below. ⬇️

https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/tourism-brings-more-than-122-million-to-colbert-county/

Don’t miss Sledgefest! ♥️💙🎶