Why go
- City in the United States.
- Served by Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).
History
Muscle Shoals is the largest city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It is located on the left bank of the Tennessee River in the northern part of the state and, as of the 2020 census, Muscle Shoals had a population of 16,275. The estimated population in 2019 was 14,575.
Where to stay
1552 Woodmont Dr, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 · rvparkmuscleshoals.com
2701 Woodward Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 · wyndhamhotels.com
1852 US-72, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 · wyndhamhotels.com
2807 Woodward Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 · redroof.com
1800 US-72, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 · staykeywesthotels.com
5101 US-43, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 · choicehotels.com
4900 Hatch Blvd, Sheffield, AL 35660 · choicehotels.com
712 US-72, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
4305 N Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL 35660
3115 N Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL 35660
Restaurants & places to go
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2710 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · locations.captainds.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-02:00; Su 09:30-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2001 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals,… · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3105 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661-3319 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 511 Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 712 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · pizza.dominos.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-02:00; Th-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 503 South Court Street, Florence, 35630 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 183 US-43, Tuscumbia, 35674 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 118 West Mobile Street, Florence, 35630 · dishgourmetcafeandcatering.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su closed · 104 North Court Street, Florence, 35630 · rolliesicecream.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 322 North Court Street, Florence, 35630 · 306bbq.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 1000 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · facebook.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · 501 W 6th Street, Muscle Shoals, 35661
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 500 West Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1206 South Jackson Highway, Sheffield, 35660
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 1207 South Jackson Highway, Sheffield, 35660
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 710 E 6th Street, Muscle Shoals, 35661
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Bakery, Restaurant · Bakery restaurant · 1682 South Wilson Dam Highway, Muscle Shoals, 35661
Cafe · cafe · 117 North Seminary Street, Florence, 35630 · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant · muscleshoals.pizzapiefactory.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 210 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · swampjohnscatfish.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 4131 Sportsplex Drive, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 04:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 04:30-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 485 US Highway 72 West, Tuscumbia, 35674 · locations.eatatjacks.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2017 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · zaxbys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 316 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · locations.papajohns.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · riverbottomgrille.com
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 120 North Court Street, Florence, 35630
Ice Cream · ice cream · 316 North Court Street, Florence, 35630
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · ricksbbq.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 302 North Court Street, Florence, 35630
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 310 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, 35660
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 201 North Seminary Street, Florence, 35630
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 1716 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 101 North Court Street, Florence, 35630 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2048 Highway 20, Tuscumbia, 35674 · mcdonalds.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 401 West Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · locations.bojangles.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 611 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661 · locations.pizzahut.com
American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 853 Florence Boulevard, Florence, 35630 · steaknstuff.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 1325 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, 35661
Ice Cream · ice cream
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Airports
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) 2.7 mi to the centre
Muscle Shoals, AL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Silver Airways (3M)) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Atlanta (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Big River Airpark 4 mi to the centre
Tuscumbia, AL, US
Bill Pugh Field 21 mi to the centre
Russellville, AL, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MSL has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Atlanta).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach