Determining Guntersville’s draw is not difficult. The mere mention of this north Alabama vacation hotspot conjures mental images of cool, calm water. It’s easy to see why when the town is surrounded by 69,000 acres of it. With so many attractions on and off the lake, this Southern sanctuary has long charmed residents and tourists alike. The citizens of Guntersville make the most of their aquatic surroundings. Walter “Bubba” Martin, a lifelong resident and owner of popular men’s clothing store Bubba’s II, says, “There are opportunities for the best bass fishing and watersports galore.” As home to one of the top 10 premier bass fishing lakes in the world, Guntersville hosts such major national tournaments as the Bassmaster ...