Four-acre park providing a natural setting for 125 miniature reproductions of historic buildings and shrines created by a Benedictine monk of the St. Bernard Abbey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Si se habla español! Piden por Esmeralda si necesitan ayuda :)

St. Bernard Abbey is a community of Benedictine monks, established in 1891. Today, after over 125 years of work and prayer, St. Bernard Abbey stands as a vibrant and growing monastery, known with affection and respect for the role it continues to play in the life of the Church in North Alabama. From the abbey’s foundation, the monks’ primary apostolate has been their school, known presently as St. Bernard Preparatory School, a coeducational boarding school. Additionally, the monks pastor several parishes in the Diocese of Birmingham. On campus, the monks also operate a retreat center, serving the needs of pilgrim groups and individuals. Many know the abbey as the home of the Ave Maria Grotto, a garden of shrines and miniature models of famous religious sites created by Br. Joseph Zoetle, O.S.B. Finally, there are monks engaged in various crafts and the manual tasks necessary for the operation of their more than 850-acre property, including its farm, buildings, and grounds.

Smith Lake Park is located in Cullman County, Alabama on the shores of Lewis Smith Lake within 7 miles of I- 65 at Exit 304. The park is open for year round camping. The park consists of 219 full- service sites, 5 water/ electric sites, 61 tent sites, 9 cabins, 8 pavilions plus playgrounds, pool, fishing pier, a boat launch, chapel and bike/walking trail around the park. This makes Smith Lake Park a destination for fun and relaxation plus a number of special events and festivals at the park throughout the year.

The Cullman County Museum is located in a replica of the home of the founder of the community, John Cullmann, an immigrant from Germany. Opening in 1975 the Museum has become a point of pride for the community whose history its walls contain. The Museum has displays covering many eras and interest. From Native American presentations to the Main Street displays which focus on Cullman's German heritage and early history. There are many interactive features in the Museum including the popular Arrowhead Rubbing table. Tour groups are welcome and "step-on" tours can be arranged for a first hand experience of the community. Other sites under the Museum umbrella include Weiss Cottage, Cullman's oldest house and the 1913 train depot which is located directly behind the Museum.