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Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 83 ride their float dressed up as presents in the Tuscumbia Christmas Parade. (DANIEL GILES)

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The holiday season is celebrated in a variety of ways in and around the Shoals.
Each event has individual charm and is sure to create the holiday spirit.
All of the major cities in the Shoals - Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia - hold Christmas parades. Each of them has a unique style, but also keep

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The Shoals sights you don't want to miss

If you’re visiting the Shoals and you only have a couple of days to sightsee, here are a few suggestions where to go.
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Alabama Music Hall of Fame

Indeed, the “Stars Fell On Alabama” and many of them are on display every day at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia.

Coon Dog Cemetery

“Troop” was known in western Colbert County as the best coon dog in the area.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House

Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright often stated that his houses were not only homes, but also works of art. Few dispute that claim after touring one...

Spring Park

A jewel of the Shoals is found at Spring Park in Tuscumbia.

Ivy Green: The birthplace of Helen Keller

It’s still referred to as the "miracle."

Pope’s Tavern

Indeed "if these walls could talk" there would be countless breath-taking stories to be heard at Pope’s Tavern.

University of North Alabama

The University of North Alabama, for more than 175 years and under a handful of different names, has been providing quality education to thousands of...

W.C. Handy Birthplace

"Life is like a trumpet. If you don’t put anything into it, you don’t get anything out of it."

Wilson Dam

Wilson Dam was the first dam built across the Tennessee River.

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Sights to see by the season

Winter
When the temperature remains below freezing for several days, large icicles create a winter wonderland around a waterfall on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Wilson Dam Reservation.

Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa

The convention business is booming in the Shoals and tourism officials say the package of comfort, pleasure and amenities offered at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa contributes greatly.

Signature Shoals

That Muscle Shoals sound
The Shoals has a long and proud musical history, including numerous hits pounded out, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, from such studios as Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME.

Famous Shoals faces

Helen Keller
You can’t begin talking about famous Shoals residents without discussing the woman who gained the nickname of the “First Lady of Courage.”

The Sound of the Shoals

Gale Joiner said the musical heritage enjoyed by the Shoals is something that should be cherished.

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Stay awhile in the Shoals

There is an array of lodging options in the Shoals, from camping facilities to moderate-priced inns to luxury hotels.
The Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa is unique to the north Alabama region.

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