Sweet Home Alabama

Eufaula

Settled high upon a bluff overlooking the beautiful 45,000-acre Lake Eufaula along the southeastern Alabama-Georgia border, Eufaula is rich in both recreational opportunities and history. Known as the "Big Bass Capital of the World," Lake Eufaula features some 640 miles of shoreline and many public boat ramps and marinas. More than 280 bird species have been verified at Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. Eufaula also features the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District. With more than 700 historic and architecturally significant structures, the District includes Alabama's most coherent collection of intact mid- to late-19th century small-town commercial buildings, as well as the state's most extensive collection of domestic Italianate architecture. Historic Shorter Cemetery, Shorter Mansion, and Old Creek Town Park provide more glimpses into the history of this beautiful city. Nearby Clayton was home to Alabama's longtime Governor George Corley Wallace. Visit www.eufaulachamber.com for more information.

Attractions

  • Chattahoochee Trace

    18-county region straddles Chattahoochee River along Alabama-Georgia border. Antebellum homes, picturesque lakes and scenic wonders abound throughout this resplendent river corridor.

  • Chief Eufaula Historic Marker

    The historic marker honors Yoholo-Micco, Creek Chief of Eufaula Town, includes excerpts from his 1836 speech to the Alabama Legislature in Tuscaloosa.

  • Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

    Feeding/over-wintering habitat: waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds, more. Herons, egrets, gallinules, wood ducks, white-tailed deer, alligators. Borders Walter F. George Reservoir.

  • Fendall Hall

    Italianate-style home completed 1860. Home to five generations of the Young family. 19th-century murals and furnishings. Five-acre gardens with period and other plantings.

  • Hart House

    Restored one-story Greek Revival house, relatively unchanged since 1850, features porch with 6 fluted Doric columns. Also serves as visitor information center.

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Events

  • Indian Summer Arts and Craft Show

    Oct 13-14, 2012

    Oct 13-14, Eufaula Indian Summer Arts and Craft Show 334-687-6664. www.eufaulachamber.com. Free. Historic Downtown Eufaula--Original, creative, hand-made, quality arts and craft festival for two days located in the heart of downtown Eufaula. A midway of food, entertainment, pet parade, antique car show and much more. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

  • Harvest Market

    Oct 28, 2012

    Oct 28, Eufaula Harvest Market 334-687-6664. www.eufaulachamber.com. Eufaula Farmer's Market Pavilion--Market featuring anything handmade, homemade or homegrown. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Eufaula Christmas Tour of Homes

    Dec 1, 2012

    Dec 1, Eufaula (Need to verify) Eufaula Christmas Tour of Homes 334-687-6664. www.eufaulapilgrimage.com. Admission charged. Downtown--Get the Christmas spirit and join us for a beautiful holiday experience. Stroll through history and witness the magnificence of Eufaula’s finest homes all aglow in holiday splendor. Festivities feature four daylight (1-5 p.m.), and four twilight (55-8 p.m.) home tours. Participants can enjoy a seated luncheon and an elegant dinner at the grand historical Shorter Mansion.

  • Mistletoe Market/Christmas Bazaar

    Dec 1, 2012

    Dec 1, Eufaula Mistletoe Market/Christmas Bazaar 334-687-6664. eufaulachamber.com. Free. Historic Downtown Eufaula--Main Street merchants offer goodies to sample and great sales. Gingerbread house and cookie contest to take place at the Chamber of Commerce. 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

  • 48th Eufaula Pilgrimage

    Apr 5-7, 2013

    Apr 5-7, Eufaula Eufaula Pilgrimage 334-687-3793. www.eufaulapilgrimage.com. Admission charged.Various homes—Guided tours of homes and sites, art show, antique show and more. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Accommodations

  • Candlelight Inn Bed & Breakfast

    333 W. Barbour St., Eufaula, AL 36027

    Cir. 1865. Wrap-around porch. Suite with fireplace, balcony. Cottage for extended stay. Delicious breakfast served with generous helpings of Southern hospitality. Walk downtown, antiques, restaurants.

  • Classic Inn

    1350 S. Eufaula Ave. (Hwy. 431S), Eufaula, AL 36027

  • Comfort Suites

    12 Paul Lee Pkwy., Eufaula, AL 36027

  • Days Inn

    1521 S. Eufaula Ave., Eufaula, AL 36027

  • Econo Lodge

    1243 N. Eufaula Ave., Eufaula, AL 36027

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Restaurants