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

fall

High
Low
76°F / 24°C
53°F / 12°C

winter

High
Low
57°F / 14°C
36°F / 2°C

spring

High
Low
75°F / 24°C
50°F / 10°C

summer

High
Low
89°F / °C
67°F / 19°C

Area Cities

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

Where to Stay

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.

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.

Hampton Inn

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Creekside Lodge

Situated on beautiful Lake Martin, Creekside Lodge is a family-owned bed and breakfast-style hotel, offering 9 rooms with a king bed and 14 rooms with two queen beds. Two suites are also available and have 2.5 baths, a washer, dryer and a full kitche...

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.

Super 8 Alexander City

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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...

Bob White Motel

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What to See & Do

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Final Creek War battle site (March 27, 1814). Tour road with markers, picnic area. Living history demonstrations, visitors center with exhibits, film, book store.

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.

Hodges Vineyards & Winery

Located in east central Alabama, 4.5 miles off of Hwy 280 at mile marker 94. Large selection of muscadine, grape and fruit wines to sample and choose from.

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...

Parker Creek Marina

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The Stables at Russell Crossroads

The Stables is an 8,000 square foot equestrian center and is home to several prized horses including the Paints, Buckskins and Palomino Quarter horses - perfect mounts for exploring the Russell Forest trail system.

Blue Creek Marina

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Fox Point Farm

Our handcrafted product selection, which includes goat milk caramels, goat milk soap, and goat milk lotion, is continually evolving and is inspired by what we produce right here on the farm.

The Adventure Center at Russell Crossroads

Rent a canoe and a kayak too! At the Adventure Center at Russell Crossroads, we have the things to make your day an adventure!
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Where to Eat

Unique Bar-B-Q Place

Good food at a reasonable cost. Breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:30am to 7:00pm. Downtown Goodwater.

Carlisle Drug Soda Fountain

This full-service, old fashioned soda fountain serves classic drugstore fare in a casual atmosphere.

Sho'Nuff BBQ

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

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.

Kowaliga Restaurant

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

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!

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.

Oskar's Cafe

Barbecue pork, ribs and more.

Big B Bar-B-Que

Hickory-grill barbecue, smoked turkey and more
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