Bessemer - Alabama - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Bessemer offers you breathtaking scenery amid cascading waterfalls, making it a vacation paradise for anyone that loves the great outdoors. Whatever your choice in outdoor adventure, whether it is hiking, biking, or fishing, you will be thrilled with Bessemer. And in the winter you will absolutely adore all the snow activities that you can indulge in.

The Pumpkinfest in October, with the slogan "Come over to our patch", is a wonderful way to enjoy the entertainment and the culture in a fun and festive way. You will find the main street of the town blocked with visitors and residents who want to watch or take part in a fun-filled day of activities such as pumpkin carving or the seed spitting contest. This area is a wonderful opportunity for you to sample the foods of the area and immerse yourself in the local culture.

All the accommodations in Bessemer are nestled in the countryside. There are also many bed and breakfast establishments within Bessemer and the surrounding area.  For a skiing holiday, you can stay at the Big Powderhorn Resort where over three thousand visitors can easily be accommodated. There are challenging and easy runs as well as a ski shop, restaurant and gift shop on site. The Blackjack Ski Resort is also a popular stop on any visitor's itinerary.

In autumn, the colors of the changing leaves make this one of the most scenic areas of the country. You can take the Black River Scenic Highway to tour the area where you will see several waterfalls and walk a suspension bridge. You can also choose the 50-mile tour or the Lake Gogebic tour.

Fine dining is at its best in Bessemer at the Alpen Tavern and Grill, but if you prefer something the lighter side, you can pick up a pizza or a burger at Dairy Queen. With its fine facilities and warm ambiance, you will definitely mark Bessemer down as a place you will want to come back to.