Smith Lake Park

Popular places to visit

Final resting place for Brother Joseph, who created the art that is known as Ave Maria Grotto.This is a cemetery of only monks in residence at St. Bernard Abbey. Ave Maria Grotto, in Cullman, Alabama, is a landscaped, 4-acre park in an old quarry on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, providing a garden setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on February 24, 1976, and to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1984. The stone and concrete models are the work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard's Abbey, who devoted some 50 years to the project, the last three decades

Ave Maria Grotto

4.5/5(26 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ave Maria Grotto during your travels in Cullman. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Ave Maria Grotto
Bit of. A hick in but man is it gorgeous !

Hurricane Creek Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hurricane Creek Park, a lovely green space in Falkville. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Hurricane Creek Park

Speegle's Marina

Explore the waterfront in Crane Hill with a trip to Speegle's Marina.

Speegle's Marina

Goat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goat Island during your travels in Crane Hill.

Goat Island

Dowling Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dowling Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Crane Hill.

Dowling Memorial Park

Cullman Golf Course

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Hanceville at Cullman Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Cullman Golf Course

Best Lodging Options Near Smith Lake Park

Cozy 101 Cabin 1 bdrm on Smith Lake Located beside Smith Lake Park Boat Ramp
Cozy 101 Cabin 1 bdrm on Smith Lake Located beside Smith Lake Park Boat Ramp
Cullman
Cozy 101 Cabin 1 bdrm on Smith Lake Located beside Smith Lake Park Boat Ramp
Charming Lakefront Cabin
Charming Lakefront Cabin
Cullman
Charming Lakefront Cabin
Hudson's Boat House - Near Smith Lake Park
Hudson's Boat House - Near Smith Lake Park
2 out of 5
Cullman
Hudson's Boat House - Near Smith Lake Park
Karagan Cottage is less a mile from Smith Lake Park and the Zipline's.
Karagan Cottage is less a mile from Smith Lake Park and the Zipline's.
2 out of 5
Cullman
Karagan Cottage is less a mile from Smith Lake Park and the Zipline's.
!!BRAND NEW LISTING!! Charming 4-bedroom cottage in tranquil Smith Lake!
!!BRAND NEW LISTING!! Charming 4-bedroom cottage in tranquil Smith Lake!
Crane Hill
!!BRAND NEW LISTING!! Charming 4-bedroom cottage in tranquil Smith Lake!
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