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Eclectic

Eclectic is a town in Elmore district, Alabama, United States of about 1,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 48 churches, 34 forts & heritage and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Martin, Fort Toulouse III Replica and Fort Jackson.

32.6354° N, 86.0344° WPop. 1,029

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see33
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Eclectic

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:20 pm

153 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 Eclectic
  2. Saddlerock Mountain Overlookviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Lake Martinlake · 45 min
  4. Wind Creek State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lake Jordan Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fort Toulouse III Replicafort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Eclectic
Today’s loopEclecticStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Eclectic?

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Castleberry Memorial Congregational Church (monument, about 2 km), Lake Martin (lake, about 27 km), Fort Toulouse III Replica (fort, about 31 km), Fort Jackson (fort, about 32 km), Taskigi Mound (viewpoint, about 32 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eclectic?

138 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Eclectic?

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Castleberry Memorial Congregational Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Eclectic?

Tallassee Commercial Historic District, about 22 km by road; East Wetumpka Commercial Historic District (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Eclectic?

Start in Eclectic, visit Saddlerock Mountain Overlook, then Lake Martin, then Wind Creek State Park, then Lake Jordan Waterfall, then Fort Toulouse III Replica, and drive back — about 153 km by road in all.