Tony and I visited Fort Payne on Sunday March 2nd. We saw this theater and I went ape...I love old…read morebuildings and especially old theaters..Love LOVE LOVE them..wish I could go inside and see the decor some history about the theater: The DeKalb Theatre was listed in 1941 with a seating capacity of 350. In 1950, it is listed with with a seating capacity of 500. It is still in use and has been gracefully restored as a multi-purpose venue.

This place is down town fort Payne. As you walk in it is very old but very pretty. The night I was…read morethere they didn't allow pictures to be taken. We go every June to see Jeff Cook there and always enjoy it. There is only one rest room for men and one for women so there is always a line. But for what it is it is a nice enough place. It's kinda hot in there every time we have been. But great to see them keep a old place like this alive.

Sunday, March 2nd, Tony and I stopped at the Old Depot. It was closed. would have loved to go…read moreinside but at least I got to walk around and take some gorgeous pictures of the old depot. History: The Fort Payne Depot Museum is one of the few surviving nineteenth-century railway terminals in Alabama. Located on the main thoroughfare in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, it features a large collection of Native American artifacts as well as holdings that illustrate the history of the region and the railroad era. The Fort Payne Depot was constructed in 1891 by the Alabama Great Southern Railroad. Fort Payne was a main stop on the line, with two express mail trains and as many as six passenger trains daily. The depot was a passenger station for 79 years. Among the most notable people to use or pass through the station were Milford Howard, one of the nation's leading populists The depot served passengers until 1970, when passenger service was dropped. After that, it served trains hauling freight only and housed an agent. The following year, the Alabama Historical Commission, Landmarks of DeKalb County, and the City of Fort Payne worked together to have the landmark placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1973, a local group called Landmarks of DeKalb expressed interest in obtaining and preserving the depot. Railroad officials agreed to trade the depot to the organization in exchange for a building in another location. In July 1983, freight service was halted by approval of the Public Service Commission, and the depot remained empty for a year. In 1986, the nonprofit Landmarks of DeKalb Inc., and its board of directors was created to save the depot building after it was threatened with being torn down. The group decided to put a museum into the building. To fund the building's renovation, Landmarks of DeKalb Inc. and the City of Fort Payne were able to secure funding through grants. The exterior of the structure was renovated that same year; it is constructed from pink sandstone with a copper roof, and the interior is finished in native pine and plaster. On October 12, 1986, the depot was dedicated as a museum. Five years later, on October 13, 1991, the depot celebrated its 100th anniversary. Also on the grounds is a 30-foot trailer that contains a collection of 94 dioramas, small, intricate scenes created by Italian artist Steve Fiora between 1915 and 1934 out of plaster of Paris and wire mesh. The dioramas, donated by L. A. Shankles, feature characters and settings from fairy tales, historical scenes, and scenic representations. The museum is run by a 12-member board of directors and is funded through grants, donations, and the City of Fort Payne. The museum has a curator and one staff member, as well as several volunteers.

We did not go inside. We also just walked around and took some pictures. We had just come from…read moreanother Museum in Fort Payne. I also would have loved to go inside as the grounds were lovely. Unfortunately we were on the road and had to be somewhere. It was my first trip to the beautiful state of Alabama and I was very impressed. It is a beautiful state with it's rolling hills and lush plants and greenery all over. I must give a shout out to the two ladies we met outside the Museum. We were taking pictures and when my friend mentioned it was my first time in Alabama, they welcomed me. Lots of southern friendliness and I so wish I could have stayed longer! I would love to come back to the Depot Museum and Alabama in general some day.

This is a great museum in Guntersville. I came here last Saturday and learned so much about the…read morehistory of Guntersville, the founder John Gunter, and many more historical figures. The ladies that work here are so kind and personable! You start off with rocks, gems, and arrowheads that lead to rooms filled with the history of Guntersville. You then enter a large exhibit room with a mural painted on the floor. You finish with a room filled with local art. They had a scavenger hunt with candy at the end once you finish. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Not a whole lot to it but throughly enjoyed. The area is a very nice part of Alabama and that's…read morewhere it all started.

A beautiful presentation of the Alabama Band history and personal items…read more The lady in the store was very knowledgeable and pointed us to a wonderful water fall and fabulous restaurant. I wish I could remember her name she is an asset to her community!

Great place to bring the family. We did the museum and the mirror maze. We had fun and took many…read morepictures.at the end they had a quick survey and we ended up getting a nice souvenir picture as a gift. It was worth the money.

Tony an d I happened across this gorgeous landmark while visiting Fort Payne on Sunday March 2nd…read more The town has several locations to visit. The Fort Payne Opera House, located at 510 Gault Avenue North in Fort Payne, DeKalb County in the U.S. state of Alabama built during the industrial boom in 1889. The Fort Payne Opera House is the only one in the State of Alabama still in use. The establishment has been used as a movie theater, live theater and a public forum. The Opera House still hosts live theatrical events and is on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Register of 19th Century Theaters in America. Completely restored, the Opera House is a cultural center of the community. Located on Fault Avenue (main street down Fort Payne) The Fort Payne Opera House is a historic building in Fort Payne, Alabama. It was built in 1889 and continues to be in use today, thanks to regular maintenance and upkeep. Completed during the region?s industrial boom, the Fort Payne Opera House is the oldest theater in Alabama that is still in use today. Through its more than a century of existence, it has already been used for various purposes including as a movie house, a live theatre, and even as a public forum. It has truly contributed a lot in the development of the area. Today, the Fort Payne Opera House is still open to the public. It still hosts live performances, and tours can be arranged for those interested in exploring this historic site.

A wonderful family owned business that supports theater and theater education. They work in a small…read moretown where it is very hard to find access to these causes. Completely non-profit and still working year round to enrich the north Georgia area with outstanding performances. Local actors, theater enthusiasts, and aspiring performers can find a home at the Mars Theater with Backalley

The seats aren't slanted so even the shortest of people can get in the way of your performance…read moreviewing abilities. I'm 6'3 and I couldn't see the whole stage from the third row. There is a small number of seats and it was a struggle to find seating.