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Late Fall in Scottsboro, Alabama

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Nova Sisk

Late fall brings plenty of seasonal activities to enjoy in the Scottsboro, Alabama area. Fall color is at its peak in the northeastern part of the state. Big sale days bring visitors to Unclaimed Baggage and First Monday. A local college will present its fall production. Here are the highlights of these late fall events.

Bargain hunters will head to Scottsboro the first weekend in November. On November 3 Unclaimed Baggage will hold its 31st Annual Ski Sale. This giant event is one of their biggest sales of the year. Shoppers arrive from all over the Southeast to find skis, boots, and other winter sports equipment, as well as a large selection of winter clothing. Name brand merchandise from companies such as Patagonia, North Face, Columbia, Spyder, Polartec, and Salomon is typically available. Unclaimed Baggage offers a large selection of merchandise from lost luggage and unclaimed cargo. Shoppers should be sure to check out the bargains in other departments as well. Unclaimed Baggage is located at 509 Willow Street. Some shoppers will camp overnight in the parking lot to await the 7am opening time.

Scottsboros First Monday trade day is scheduled for November 3-5. Vendors will set up their booths around the courthouse square in downtown Scottsboro. Shoppers will find antiques, furniture, clothing, household goods, handmade crafts, and food vendors. People browse among the booths and enjoy the festive atmosphere in Scottsboros historic downtown.

The Northeast Alabama Community College theatre department presents their fall production, The Mousetrap, November 9-11 and 16-18. Agatha Christies popular murder mystery is reminiscent of the old board game Clue. Eight people are snowed in at a remote guesthouse when a murder occurs. Tickets are $5, and all seats are reserved. The show is not recommended for children under age 10. Tickets may be ordered online or by contacting the college. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7pm, and Sunday matinees are at 2pm. The college is located in Rainsville, Alabama.

The Alabama Fall Color Trail winds through northeast Alabama. The landscape becomes a patchwork of brilliant fall color as the leaves change to yellow, orange, and scarlet. Higher elevations begin to show fall color in early October. Colors are usually at their peak from late October through early November. Some great places to enjoy a fall drive are Lookout Mountain Parkway, Little River Canyon, Bucks Pocket State Park, and Lake Guntersville State Park.

There is still a little time to enjoy some fall fun at an area pumpkin patch and corn maze. Down on the Farm, located at 2257 Heaton Road in Rainsville, is open through November 10. There are pumpkin patch activities, hayrides, and a 6-acre corn maze. Admission to the maze is $9, and admission to the pumpkin patch is also $9. A combination ticket is available for $15. Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 4-8pm, Fridays from 4-9pm, Saturdays from 10am-9pm, and Sundays from 10am-6pm.

Nova Sisk is the General Manager for Hampton Inn & Suites

Scottsboro Hotel

. The Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro hotel in Alabama is located in the mountain/lakes region of northern Alabama surrounded by majestic mountains and rich valleys, located minutes from Lake Guntersville. For more information visit: http://www.scottsboroalabamahotel.com

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