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Alexander City

Alexander City is a town in Tallapoosa district, Alabama, United States of about 14,718 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wind Creek State Park, Lake Martin and County Line Baptist Church.

32.9440° N, 85.9539° WPop. 14,718

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km76
Must-see43
Notable222
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Alexander City

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

69 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alexander City
  2. Wind Creek State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Lake Martinlake · 45 min
  4. Russell Pondlake · 45 min
  5. Jordan Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Walls Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Alexander City
Today’s loopAlexander CityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alexander City?

Wind Creek State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Lake Martin (lake, about 20 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), First Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Apostolic Temple Church (church, about 2 km), Junior College Lake (lake, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alexander City?

76 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alexander City?

Smyrna Hill, about 17 km by road; Candler Mountain (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alexander City?

First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; First Methodist Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alexander City?

Start in Alexander City, visit Wind Creek State Park, then Lake Martin, then Russell Pond, then Jordan Lake, then Walls Lake Dam, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.