Thomas’s Guidebook
Sight Seeing
FAME Recording Studios’ lush acoustics and unique musical legacy have made it one of the most sought after recording studios in the world. It’s the room where Aretha Franklin found her sound. It’s the room where Wilson Pickett whaled on “Mustang Sally”. It’s where Clarence Carter has recorded for five decades. It’s the room that continually produces chart-topping, generation-defining music year after year after year, including the 2019 #1 Americana album Muscle Shoals – Small Town Big Sound which included #1 Americana single, Grace Potter’s “I’d Rather Go Blind”.
Introducing the FAME Recording Studios Backstage Tour Experience:
Beginning on March 1st, 2022, FAME Recording Studios will be adding a special Backstage tour at 3:30pm every Monday through Friday and on Saturdays at 2:00pm. The Backstage Experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at selected areas of the studios not available on standard tours. Indulge yourself in an exclusive experience masterfully guided by a member of the FAME team with Backstage groups limited to 10 people. The Backstage tour price includes the normal studio tour.
The Backstage Experience takes you behind the velvet rope including, FAME’s Publishing Office, Rick Hall’s personal office, exhibits showcasing FAME’s multiple awards including Gold Records and Song-of-the-Year awards, and exhibits focused on instruments played in historic sessions including the legendary Aretha Franklin sessions and instruments from Rick Hall’s personal collection.
Cost: $30 (includes general admission tour attractions)
We encourage you to book your Backstage tickets through our online store to ensure your spot.
41 habitants recommandent
Fame Recording Studios
603 Avalon AveFAME Recording Studios’ lush acoustics and unique musical legacy have made it one of the most sought after recording studios in the world. It’s the room where Aretha Franklin found her sound. It’s the room where Wilson Pickett whaled on “Mustang Sally”. It’s where Clarence Carter has recorded for five decades. It’s the room that continually produces chart-topping, generation-defining music year after year after year, including the 2019 #1 Americana album Muscle Shoals – Small Town Big Sound which included #1 Americana single, Grace Potter’s “I’d Rather Go Blind”.
Introducing the FAME Recording Studios Backstage Tour Experience:
Beginning on March 1st, 2022, FAME Recording Studios will be adding a special Backstage tour at 3:30pm every Monday through Friday and on Saturdays at 2:00pm. The Backstage Experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at selected areas of the studios not available on standard tours. Indulge yourself in an exclusive experience masterfully guided by a member of the FAME team with Backstage groups limited to 10 people. The Backstage tour price includes the normal studio tour.
The Backstage Experience takes you behind the velvet rope including, FAME’s Publishing Office, Rick Hall’s personal office, exhibits showcasing FAME’s multiple awards including Gold Records and Song-of-the-Year awards, and exhibits focused on instruments played in historic sessions including the legendary Aretha Franklin sessions and instruments from Rick Hall’s personal collection.
Cost: $30 (includes general admission tour attractions)
We encourage you to book your Backstage tickets through our online store to ensure your spot.
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is a recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama formed in 1969 by four session musicians known as The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section[2] who had left nearby FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals to create their own recording facility. Over the years, artists who recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio included The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Wilson Pickett, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Cocker, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, Tamiko Jones, Cher and Cat Stevens.
MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIO
HOURS OF OPERATION-THE STUDIO IS OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY FROM 10AM TO 4PM. TOURS-TOURS TAKE PLACE EVERY HOUR ON THE HALF HOUR STARTING AT 10:30 AM TO 3:30 PM.
For more information call 256-978-5151.Stay Safe, Stay Groovy
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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
3614 N Jackson HwyMuscle Shoals Sound Studio is a recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama formed in 1969 by four session musicians known as The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section[2] who had left nearby FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals to create their own recording facility. Over the years, artists who recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio included The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Wilson Pickett, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Cocker, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, Tamiko Jones, Cher and Cat Stevens.
MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIO
HOURS OF OPERATION-THE STUDIO IS OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY FROM 10AM TO 4PM. TOURS-TOURS TAKE PLACE EVERY HOUR ON THE HALF HOUR STARTING AT 10:30 AM TO 3:30 PM.
For more information call 256-978-5151.Stay Safe, Stay Groovy
Wilson Dam is a dam spanning the Tennessee River between Lauderdale County and Colbert County in the U.S. state of Alabama. Completed in 1924 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, it impounds Wilson Lake, and is one of nine Tennessee Valley Authority dams on the Tennessee River.
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Wilson Dam
Wilson Dam is a dam spanning the Tennessee River between Lauderdale County and Colbert County in the U.S. state of Alabama. Completed in 1924 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, it impounds Wilson Lake, and is one of nine Tennessee Valley Authority dams on the Tennessee River.
Great place to take care of all of your boating needs including boat rental.
7 habitants recommandent
Steenson Hollow Marina
700 Tennessee River DrGreat place to take care of all of your boating needs including boat rental.
Ivy Green is a historic house museum at 300 West North Commons in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States. Built in 1820, it was the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller, the famous deaf-blind author and speaker. A National Historic Landmark honoring Keller's life, it is now a museum open to the public.
Ivy Green
103 Helen Court 1Ivy Green is a historic house museum at 300 West North Commons in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States. Built in 1820, it was the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller, the famous deaf-blind author and speaker. A National Historic Landmark honoring Keller's life, it is now a museum open to the public.
Golf
Golfers from near and far come to muscle shoals to play golf here.
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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
990 Sunbelt PkwyGolfers from near and far come to muscle shoals to play golf here.
Food Scene
Milla's place in downtown Florence is an absolutely amazing restaurant Very good food and the staff are great. Super clean and great prices. Breakfast is great and probably the best lunch meat and three in the shoals.
Milla's Place
Milla's place in downtown Florence is an absolutely amazing restaurant Very good food and the staff are great. Super clean and great prices. Breakfast is great and probably the best lunch meat and three in the shoals.
Famous fried chicken, legendary sides, and everything else you need for a meal to remember—homemade and served fresh, every single time. Amazing muscle shoals music on the weekend.
7 habitants recommandent
Champy's Famous Fried Chicken
120 W E 2nd StFamous fried chicken, legendary sides, and everything else you need for a meal to remember—homemade and served fresh, every single time. Amazing muscle shoals music on the weekend.
River Bottom Grille to is the only floating restaurant in the area. Not only is the River Bottom Grille an amazing, locally-owned business, but also a retreat from your busy everyday life right in your backyard. We strive to produce an eclectic menu with mouth-watering recipes, made-from-scratch desserts, fun and tasty cocktails, exceptional service, and a view that will take your breath away.
15 habitants recommandent
River Bottom Grille By Stanfield's
1050 Clayborn Liles DrRiver Bottom Grille to is the only floating restaurant in the area. Not only is the River Bottom Grille an amazing, locally-owned business, but also a retreat from your busy everyday life right in your backyard. We strive to produce an eclectic menu with mouth-watering recipes, made-from-scratch desserts, fun and tasty cocktails, exceptional service, and a view that will take your breath away.
Great restaurant. Absolutely the best fried catfish and shrimp in North Alabama.
9 habitants recommandent
Lash Seafood
1091 AL-101Great restaurant. Absolutely the best fried catfish and shrimp in North Alabama.
Bloom Winery is the only winery in North Alabama. Family owned in Rogersville, AL. We offer woodfired pizza, charcuterie, wine, and wine slushee.
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Bloom Winery
16314 U.S. 72Bloom Winery is the only winery in North Alabama. Family owned in Rogersville, AL. We offer woodfired pizza, charcuterie, wine, and wine slushee.
Located on top of the Renaissance tower, our revolving restaurant offers breathtaking views of Florence. Soak in the sights as you indulge in one of our decadent steaks, fresh salads and more. We provide a sophisticated ambiance, perfect for date night.
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360 Grille
10 Hightower PlLocated on top of the Renaissance tower, our revolving restaurant offers breathtaking views of Florence. Soak in the sights as you indulge in one of our decadent steaks, fresh salads and more. We provide a sophisticated ambiance, perfect for date night.
We specialize in quality meats that we envision being grilled over an open flame, making your meal an experience worthy to be shared with friends and family. Absolutely the best meat market in the Shoals.
Midtowne Butcher
1140 N Wood Ave We specialize in quality meats that we envision being grilled over an open flame, making your meal an experience worthy to be shared with friends and family. Absolutely the best meat market in the Shoals.