Spend your day at Russell Cave National Mounument exploring the culture and lifeways of prehistoric people. Expect a two hour visit if you are planning to view the video, go on the tour, the hike, and have a picnic lunch. 

Cave Shelter Tour
Visit the Russell Cave shelter area on a ranger led tour.  Experience first hand the area that prehistoric people called home.   

Museum
The museum area in the visitor center has a lot of facts about Russell Cave.  View actual artifacts and reproductions of items found in the cave shelter.  A timeline and photos tell the story of the people who lived at Russell Cave in the past.

Educational Videos
Watch a video about the prehistoric people of this area, or about animals or nature.

Eastern National Bookstore
Books are available on such topics as Russell Cave history, Native American culture, local plants and animals, flintknapping, and hide tanning. Reproduction spearpoints, postcards, pump drills and bow drills are available for purchase.

Nature Trail
Enjoy a nature hike on Site 44 of the North Alabama Birding Trail.  This is a partially paved, steep trail that climbs Montague Mountain for 1.2 miles and loops back around. 

Picnic
There is a large picnic area for visitor use. Enjoy relaxing here with your family. We welcome school groups, scout groups, church groups and family reunions.