Here in Alabama, it seems as though exciting things are always happening. For example, movies being filmed in some of the smallest towns in Alabama, such as Leesburg. A few scenes from the movie “Failure to Launch” were filmed in this small Alabama town nearly 20 years ago. To learn all about this movie filmed in Leesburg, Alabama, take a look below.

Leesburg is a small town in Cherokee County, Alabama that's situated on the banks of beautiful Weiss Lake.
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One of the most popular attractions in Leesburg is Cherokee Rock Village, a public park that was established in 1974.
Cherokee Rock Village, 2000 County Rd 70, Leesburg, AL 35983, USA
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Cherokee Rock Village, which covers around 200 acres and was once the home to Native Americans, features numerous sandstone boulders that date back 300 million years.
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Over the years, Cherokee Rock Village has attracted rock climbing enthusiasts from all around the world.
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In fact, it even caught the attention of Hollywood producers when they decided to film the rock climbing scenes from the movie "Failure to Launch" here. "Failure to Launch" was released in 2006 and stars Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker.
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Take a look below to watch the movie’s rock climbing scenes that were filmed at Cherokee Rock Village.

And finally, Cherokee Rock Village offers the best view in town. Everyone passing through Leesburg should definitely experience it at least once.
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For more information about Leesburg and Cherokee Rock Village, you can view both the Town of Leesburg website and the Cherokee Rock Village website.

Have you ever visited Cherokee Rock Village in Leesburg, Alabama? If so, what did you think about it? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Also, let us know if you were or weren’t already aware that the rock-climbing scenes from the movie Failure to Launch were filmed here.

A great place to grab a bite to eat following your visit to Cherokee Rock Village, especially if you love fried catfish, is in nearby Gasden at Top O’ The River.

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