Goat Island

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

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

Speegle's Marina

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

Speegle's Marina

Smith Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Smith Lake Park, a lovely green space in Trimble. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Smith Lake Park

Dowling Memorial Park

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

Dowling Memorial Park

Cullman Golf Course

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

Cullman Golf Course

WildWater Cullman

Enjoy an outing to WildWater Cullman during your stay in Cullman. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

WildWater Cullman

Best Lodging Options Near Goat Island

Fuller View Cabin - A Mountain Cabin overlooking Sweet Home Alabama!

Fuller View Cabin - A Mountain Cabin overlooking Sweet Home Alabama!

cullman AL
Fuller View Cabin - A Mountain Cabin overlooking Sweet Home Alabama!
Waterfront Family Cottage on Smith Lake

Waterfront Family Cottage on Smith Lake

Bremen AL
Waterfront Family Cottage on Smith Lake
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cullman

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cullman

3 out of 5
1835 Main Ave SW Cullman AL
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cullman
Lakebound and Down! Beautiful waterfront home on Smith Lake

Lakebound and Down! Beautiful waterfront home on Smith Lake

2 out of 5
Bremen AL
Lakebound and Down! Beautiful waterfront home on Smith Lake
Cabin A at Smith Lake Alabama Cabin’s

Cabin A at Smith Lake Alabama Cabin’s

Cullman AL
Cabin A at Smith Lake Alabama Cabin’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 AL
!!BRAND NEW LISTING!! Charming 4-bedroom cottage in tranquil Smith Lake!
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