Eufaula is a town on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and like that river, Eufaula is a real sleeper, though it has a dark restive past, with secessionists terrorizing abolitionists before the Civil War, and white supremacists killing at least 7 black people during the Election Riot of 1874, not to mention municipal officials postponing integration as much as possible. All that aside though, some nice historical architecture remains to be seen.
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
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Map of Eufaula (Alabama)
See
[edit]- 1 The Shorter Mansion, 340 N Eufaula Ave, ☏ +1 334-687-3793. M-Sa 10AM-4PM. A Classical Revival-style home that was 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 that was 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.
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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.
- Lakepoint State Park