Sweet Home Alabama

Alexander City

Sitting on the shores of Lake Martin’s 44,000 acres of crystal-clear water, Alexander City offers a limitless range of recreational activities. A small-town ambiance, an annual calendar filled with festivals and events, and a seemingly endless collection of parks are just a few of the reasons Alexander City is considered one of the nation’s top retirement communities. Automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum, featuring a fine collection of American high-performance cars.

Attractions

  • Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex

    Track, soccer, baseball, softball fields, football stadium. Pool, veterans memorial, amphitheater, archery club, horse-riding area, senior center, playground, walking track. Rent Sportplex gym and cabin.

  • Children's Harbor Mariners' Adventure Camp

    Adventures in camping, swimming, basketball, etc., mainly for children with long-term serious illnesses and their families. 66 acres on beautiful Lake Martin. Great place for church and company retreats.

  • Lake Martin

    44,000-acre lake offering boating, swimming, fishing, camping, golfing near revitalized downtown area featuring unique shops, restaurants and a beautiful bed and breakfast inn.

  • Lakewinds Golf Course

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

  • Russell Retail Store

    Russell athletics sports clothing and more.

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Events

  • Art on the Lake

    May 26, 2012

    May 26, Alexander City Art on the Lake Children's Harbor Mariners' Adventure Camp 334 857-2133. www.childrensharbor.com. Free. Children's Harbor Mariners' Adventure Camp--More than 50 artists from the Southeast display and sell their wonderful art. Canvas, wood, pottery and jewlery. Silent auction and kids art all day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Memorial Day Weekend Concert

    May 27, 2012

    May 27, Alexander City Memorial Day Weekend Concert 256-234-3461. www.lmat.org. Lake Martin Amphitheater--Kick off the summer season with the annual Memorial Day concert at The Amp sponsored by Russell Lands On Lake Martin. Previous headliners include the Marshall Tucker Band, Kansas, The Atlanta Rhythm Section and more. Watch on FACEBOOK (Lake Martin Amphitheater) or www.lmat.org for information.

  • National Trails Day Celebration

    Jun 2, 2012

    Jun 2, Alexander City National Trails Day Celebration 256-212-1479. www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com. Free. Russell Forest Trails-- More than 80 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails give almost unlimited choice for exercise and activity.

  • Kitty Dark Kids Art Camp

    Jun 4-8, 2012

    Jun 4-8, Alexander City Kitty Dark Kids Art Camp 256-329-9816. www.alartcolony.org. Fee for participants only. Benjamin Russell High School--Annual week-long workshop for children going into grades 1 through 6 offering participation opportunities in drama, music, mixed media, mosaics, drawing, painting and creative movement. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Alexander City Jazz Fest, 22nd Annual

    Jun 8-9, 2012

    This two-day music festival has been a standard Lake Martin event for years. There's no admission charge, and along with great jazz, visitors will enjoy a variety of vendors and an art contest too. Join the fun at Strand Park in downtown Alexander City on Friday night and at the Lake Martin Amphitheater on Saturday.

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Accommodations

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Restaurants

  • Big B Bar-B-Que

    Hickory-grill barbecue, smoked turkey and more

  • Sho’Nuff BBQ

    Serving BBQ plates, ribs, sandwiches,salads, the sho'nuff tater, etc.