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    Birchfield Farms

    Agri-Tourism | Jackson's Gap in Tallapoosa County  

    A short drive off US280 in Jackson’s Gap, Tallapoosa County, brings you to Birchfield Farms, an aquaponic farm in operation since September 2012.  Tony Birchfield manages the property and they produce okra, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, beans and burpless c …

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    Carlisle Drug Store Soda Fountain

    Historic Structures | Alexander City in Tallapoosa County  

    Step back in time and order a fountain drink from the original and continuously operating 1914 soda fountain.  Located inside the drug store. Since 1914 people have been coming in Carlisle Drug to get a Limeade made at the soda bar. 12  Main Street Ale …

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    Charles E. Bailey Sportplex

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational | Alexander City in Tallapoosa County  

    A part of the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail, the Sportplex is an interesting combination of attractively wooded grounds surrounding athletic fields and open parking areas. There are hiking trails that originate from the rear corner of a large parking …

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    Cherokee Ridge Hiking Trails

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational, Trails | Dadeville in Tallapoosa County  

    This area has 11 miles of hiking trails, with one skirting the shoreline of Lake Martin for approximately 4 miles. Other areas of the trails are high rocky ridges and bluffs, some with vistas of six to eight miles overlooking Kowaliga Bay and Chimney R …

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    Coon Creek Nature Preserve and Recreation Area

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational, Trails | Tallassee in Tallapoosa County  

    Located on the banks of the Tallapoosa River, this preserve includes the one-mile Overlook Loop trail and the four-mile Wood Duck trail, both good for woodland songbirds. The upland portions harbor Northern Bobwhites, Wild Turkeys, sparrows, towhees, E …

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    D.A.R.E Power Park

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Jackson's Gap in Tallapoosa County  

    D.A.R.E Power Park is a 30-acre, day-use facility developed in 1997 by Alabama Power with cooperation from the local community. The name of the facility came from the winning entry in a contest to name the park. The competition was open to student memb …

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    Hodges Vineyards and Winery

    Agri-Tourism | Camp Hill in Tallapoosa County  

    Experience the taste of fine wines in East Central Alabama. Enjoy sampling all varieties in our elegant tasting room while browsing through our gift shop. Located in East Central Alabama, Hodges Vineyards and Winery is located just 4.5 miles off of Hwy …

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    Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Trails | Daviston in Tallapoosa County  
    Horseshoe Bend Park

    In March 1814, General Jackson’s army left Fort Williams on the Coosa, cut a 52-mile trail through the forest in three days, and on the 26th made camp six miles north of Horseshoe Bend. The next morning, Jackson sent General John Coffee and 700 mounted …

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    Lake Martin

    Recreational | Alexander City in Tallapoosa County  

    Located on the outskirts of Alexander City in Central Alabama, Lake Martin is a 44,000-acre impoundment on the Tallapoosa River with an astounding 750 miles of shoreline. Lake Martin is arguably the most popular recreational reservoir in Alabama attrac …

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    Oscar C. Dunn Rotary Environmental Center

    Agri-Tourism, Museums, Trails | Jackson's Gap in Tallapoosa County  

    The Oscar C. Dunn Rotary Environmental Center is part of Easter Seals Camp ASCCA, a nationally recognized leader in providing outdoor therapeutic recreation for children and adults with disabilities.  Located on the far northern part of Lake Martin,  t …

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    Smith Mountain Fire Tower

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Trails | Jackson's Gap in Tallapoosa County  

    Come see Lake Martin like you’ve never seen it before!  Originally built in 1939, the restored Smith Mountain Fire Tower was opened to the public on June 16, 2012.  Visitors hike up the half-mile trail from the parking area to the tower where they can …

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    Sweet Pick’ins Farm

    Agri-Tourism | Dadeville in Tallapoosa County  

    Offering strawberries and blackberries either already picked or you may pick them yourself. Sweet Pick’ins Farm 847 Old Miller’s Ferry Road Dadeville AL  36853 334-707-8220 www.sweetpickinsfarm.com tapandedie@sweetpickinsfarm.com

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Welcome to East Alabama

From the mountains in the north to the nearly endless lakes and rivers found throughout, you’ll discover natural resources like nowhere else. Outfitters in our area will gladly help you plan your own trip or take you to some of the most beautiful and hidden places in the region.
Outfitters are also a great way to see if you are ready to go all in, get the equipment you need and become a nature fanatic! While you are here, visit our historic downtowns, relax in one of the many bed and breakfasts, inns or more traditional hotels and enjoy some of our food, from old-fashioned Southern cooking and the best BBQ anywhere to fine dining.

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