About Leeds Trails and Tours

Explore the Story Beneath Your Feet

Leeds Trails & Tours is your guide to discovering the deep roots and vibrant history of Leeds, Alabama—one step at a time. This site brings together walking tours, driving routes, historical maps, and interpretive content to help residents and visitors experience Leeds as it grew—from its earliest Native American presence to pioneer homesteads, from stagecoach routes and cemeteries to bustling railroads and industrial expansion.

Created in partnership with the Leeds Historical Society, this platform is an extension of our shared mission: "Preserving the past to inspire the future." As the Historical Society curates new tours, exhibits, and educational programs, you’ll find them here—ready to explore in your own time or as part of special events.

Each April, during the State of Alabama Walking Trails Month, Leeds Trails & Tours hosts immersive Historic Walks through downtown Leeds. You'll encounter reenactors, local landmarks, and stories that shaped our community. The site also features self-guided tours of:

• The Leeds Scenic Byway
• The Ashville-to-Montevallo Stagecoach Route
• Historic Cemeteries connected to Leeds families
• The evolution of Leeds from Native lands to a thriving city

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or first-time visitor, Leeds Trails & Tours invites you to explore the rich layers of our past and see how they continue to shape the path ahead.