Lake Martin & Horseshoe Bend

Lake Martin & Horseshoe Bend

This beautiful area is located on the shores of gorgeous Lake Martin and is home to Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in Dadeville. The area offers limitless recreational activities, and nearby Alexander City is considered one of the nation's top retirement communities. Automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the Wellborn Musclecar Museum, featuring a fine collection of American high-performance cars.

Lake Martin & Horseshoe Bend
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Average Temps

spring

High
Low
75°F / 24°C
50°F / 10°C

summer

High
Low
89°F / °C
67°F / 19°C

fall

High
Low
76°F / 24°C
53°F / 12°C

winter

High
Low
57°F / 14°C
36°F / 2°C

Area Cities

Alexander City
Alexander City
Dadeville
Dadeville
Eclectic
Eclectic
Goodwater
Goodwater
Rockford
Rockford
Tallassee
Tallassee
Titus
Titus
Wetumpka
Wetumpka

Where to Stay

The Destination

The Destination is a breathtaking glamping resort located on Sandy Creek in the Lake Martin area.

Mistletoe Bough

1890 Queen Anne Victorian home located on 1.5 acres. Antique furnishings offer retreat into years gone by, making visit unforgettable. Minutes from Lake Martin.

Super 8 Alexander City

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Hampton Inn

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Wind Creek State Park Cabins

Seven cozy waterfront camping cabins are available year-round. Reservations are recommended.

Wind Creek State Park Campground

Wind Creek boasts the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites with water and 30 amp hook ups. One hundred sixty nine sites are waterfront, allowing for fishing, swimming, and boating. Two hundred twelve sites have sew...

Quality Inn

Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Alexander City, AL

StillWaters Golf Club

Villas on the golf course provide fully equipped kitchens and other amenities.

Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City

Days Inn Alexander City, AL is located directly off Hwy 280 next to Walgreens. Days Inn offers comfortable rooms and popular amenities at a great rate. Visit the hotel website www.daysinns.com to let the best rate.
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What to See & Do

Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trails

Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trails make up over 26 miles of well maintained and expertly marked hiking trails located around Lake Martin in Tallapoosa county and on the Tallapoosa river in Elmore county. The trails include both rugged alpine-like trails a...

Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment, Education

Weogufka Center is a good family type venue with shows, festivals, and events. We have an annual Mule Day Festival on the last Saturday in April and an Old Farm Day on the last Saturday in October. Vendors, food, fried pies, and historical educationa...

Blue Creek Marina

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Russell Crossroads

Located in the heart of the Russell Lands communities. Just south of Alexander City on State Highway 63, Russell Crossroads perfectly blends storied traditions with today's conveniences.

Zipline and Aerial Adventures at Wind Creek State Park

Experience up to 11 ziplines and 6 sky walks in the trees with heights from 20 to 70 feet in the air and ziplines ranging in length from 200 to 650 feet. Great lake views, fun bridge walks and exhilarating ziplines.

Float Alabama

Kayak Rental and Retail Store

Zazu's Verandah

Zazu’s Verandah is an event space on the Dadeville Square. With attention to every detail in 2019 the building was amazingly renovated into a chic city-barn space that includes a catering kitchen leaving nothing out along w/ 3 restrooms including 1 A...

Lakewinds Golf Course

Old-fashioned course with inviting circular greens to challenge your short game. Near Lake Martin and Wind Creek State Park.

Harold Banks Canoe Trail

The Harold Banks Canoe Trail has 3 different trails on the Tallapoosa River. A 6 mile, 8 mile, and 9 mile. From brisk shoals to flat waters, the view is breathtaking and loads of fun. This wide-open space allows for easy social distancing; however, w...
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Where to Eat

Homeplate Cafe

Lake Martin's place for home cooking since 2005! Our menu is made from scratch with fresh garden vegetables and only the finest meats!

Oskar's Cafe

Barbecue pork, ribs and more.

Sho'Nuff BBQ

Stop by and enjoy barbecue plates, ribs, sandwiches, salads, the sho'nuff tater, and more.

Niffer's At The Lake

Niffer's has been "Serving Food, Drinks and Fun to Friends since 1991". The second restaurant at Lake Martin opened in the spring of 2002.

SpringHouse

SpringHouse in Alexander City is a restaurant that serves up sophisticated cuisine while celebrating local and homegrown products.

Kowaliga Restaurant

For lakeside dining, it doesn’t get any better than docking the boat at Kowaliga Restaurant on Lake Martin.

Ed's Deli and Grill

Family dining with hot bar and menu. Meat/w 3 lunch Monday - Friday. Casual, friendly atmosphere.

Triple R Cafe

Small town restaurant specializing in Southern cooking. Family friendly / alcohol free environment. Open Tuesday - Thursday 10:30am - 2:30pm; Friday and Saturday 10:30am - 8:30pm.

The Landing at Parker Creek

A truly different casual dining and drinking atmosphere on beautiful Lake Martin. Great food, games, sand and fun meet the water. Family friendly. Seasonal. Dine in or take out.
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