Get in
[edit]Eufaula is at the junction of US 82 and US 431, so that you can get to places like Dothan and Columbus, GA pretty easily by car.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 The Shorter Mansion, 340 N Eufaula Ave, ☏ +1 334 687-3793. M-Sa 10AM-4PM. A Classical Revival-style home originally built in 1884 and rebuilt in 1906 after it had burned. It features tours and a museum on the second floor.
- 2 Hart House, 211 N Eufaula Ave. Greek Revival home dating back to 1850, making it one of the oldest in Eufaula. Not really open to the public.
- 3 Fendall Hall, 917 W Barbour St, ☏ +1 334 687-8469. M-Sa 10AM-4PM. Italianate-style home with wood construction and a cupola originally built around 1856.
- 4 The Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District, 500 N Randolph. The historical commercial strip of Eufaula that could be worth a stroll.
- 5 The Tree That Owns Itself, at junction of Cotton, Highland, and N Eufaula Aves. An obscure landmark with some lore about the tree taking ownership of the land where it has put down its roots.
Do
[edit]- 1 Yoholo Micco Rail Trail, 404 E Broad St. This rail trail with a Creek Indian name is anchored by Manny the 12 Foot Tall Fish statue at the south end and Old Creek Town Recreation Center on the north for walking and biking adventures along the Chattahoochee.
- 2 Old Creek Town Recreation Area, 1198 Lake Dr, ☏ +1 334 687-1213. A Chattahoochee riverside park with somewhat of an ambiguous swimming area. Offers pretty views nonetheless.
- 3 Lakepoint State Park, 104 Old Hwy 165, ☏ +1 334 687-8011. Another but even grander riverside park where you might even see an alligator (also known as Mr. Chompy if you're out swimming). It has a resort with a cafeteria/buffet, cabins, pool, and campground as well.
Buy
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Quality Inn & Suites Quality Inn Near Lake Eufaula, 631 E Barbour St, ☏ +1 334 370-0462. Staying here you can get a glimpse of the river from your room or at least from the pool. $67.
Campgrounds
[edit]- 2 Lake Eufaula Campground, 151 W Chewalla Creek Dr, ☏ +1 334 687-4425. Has a pool even.
- Lakepoint State Park