Book with Choice Hotels in Eufaula, AL and enjoy easy access to Lake Eufaula and all the historic sightsThe city of Eufaula is a charming community situated along the Chattahoochee River that borders Alabama and Georgia. This is where the famous Eufala Pilgrimage takes place in which visitors come every April to tour the historic 19th century homes found throughout town. However you will find a lot to see and do all year-round, including:Shorter Mansion Walter F. George Lake Fendall HallEufaula National Wildlife RefugeSeth Lore And Irwinton Historic District Yoholo Micco – The Creek Indian Trail
Start your trip by taking a tour of Eufaula’s most-popular historic house, the Shorter Mansion. Featured in the 2002 movie, Sweet Home Alabama, this house features elegant Southern architecture with white columns as well as an amazing antique clothing collection with antebellum dresses.Stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors at Walter F. George Lake, popularly known as “Lake Eufaula” and the “Bass Fishing Capital of the World”. With 48,000 acres of fresh water and 640 miles of shoreline, this lake is an ideal place for boating, fishing, swimming and other outdoor activities.Fendall Hall, also known as the Young-Dent Home, is another great place to immerse yourself in local history. Just a short walk from downtown, this 1860 house showcases Italianate architecture with marble floors and numerous murals in the interior.Avid bird-watchers, photographers and anyone who appreciates nature should visit the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, located on Lake Eufaula. Observe a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat including waterfowl, otters, alligators and more.One of the largest historic districts in Alabama, the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District is where to spend a nice day outdoors. Take a leisurely stroll among more than 700 historic structures including preserved homes, churches and many other buildings with notable architecture.Finish your trip with some exercise along the Yoholo Micco – The Creek Indian Trail. This abandoned rail bed is now a beautiful paved trail that stretches more than 3 miles through an old hardwood forest, leading to a waterfall and park where you can enjoy an afternoon picnic.If you are looking to experience southern hospitality with fascinating history and beautiful outdoors mixed in, start planning your visit to Eufaula, AL. Stay with Choice Hotels and get a cozy room with great amenities so you can focus on making your visit here memorable.
