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The Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains: Off the Beaten Path in Alabama's Scenic Paradise

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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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    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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    The Wellborn Musclecar Museum

    Motorsports, Museums | Alexander City in Tallapoosa County  

    Open in 2010, the Wellborn MuscleCar Museum houses the world’s largest collection of 1969-1971 Dodge Chargers.  Included in the collection are the famous Daytona wing cars. The musclecar era was a defining period in American history, an indelibly etche …

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    Wind Creek State Park

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

    Wind Creek State Park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, a 44,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Wind Creek  boasts the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites. …

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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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