Emily Anne Kay & Joshua Vaden

October 18, 2025

Emily Anne Kay & Joshua Vaden

October 18, 2025

Things to Do

Lake Martin, often referred to as Alabama's Crown Jewel, is 44,000 acres with 750 miles of shoreline. Fed by the clear Tallapoosa river, it is an outdoor lovers paradise. We encourage our guest to explore the area. Below are a few ideas!

Eat

Catherine’s Market

17 Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010

A speciality grocery, restaurant and bakery. A great lunch spot!

Hours: Friday and Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm


Lake Martin Pizza Co.

5042 AL-49, Dadeville, AL 36853

Good spot to watch football on Saturday!

Hours: Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm


The Camilla’s Café

105 W. Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853

Cute breakfast and lunch spot!

Hours: Thursday - Monday 7am-2pm


Nirvana Latte

5054 Hwy 49, Dadeville, AL 36853

Coffee Shop that serves pastries and sandwiches as well!

Hours: Saturday 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Miller’s on Broadnax

114 North Broadnax Street, Dadeville, AL 36853

Located in downtown Dadeville! Great lunch or dinner spot! note: they close between lunch and dinner service.

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday ​11 to 2 & 5 to 8, Friday 11 to 2 & 5 to 8:30, Saturday 11 to 2 & 5 to 8:30, Sunday 11 to 2


Lucky Flight Bottle Shoppe

5958 Hwy 49 South Unit I, Dadeville, AL 36853

Locally owned wine bar with hand selected wines and speakeasy vibes!

Winter Hours: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday


Grocery Stores

Lake Martin Grocery

6008 Highway 49 S, Dadeville, AL, United States, Alabama

Where quality and convenience meet! Stop by Dadeville's newest grocery store for friendly service and all your everyday essentials.


Renfroe's

483 N Broadnax St, Dadeville Alabama, 36853

Local Market for all your essentials.


34 Market

8276 County Road 34, Dadeville, AL

Locally owned grocery & bottle shop

Meat • Produce • Seafood

Ready to eat & reheat meals + MORE



Cherokee Ridge Hiking Trails

Smith Mountain Fire Tower Trail

"The tallest point on Lake Martin" 90 ft tall tower

1 mile trail


Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail

3 trails tied together for a total of 7.2 miles


James M. Scott Deadening Alpine Trail

4.2 mile loop trail

Website

The Stables at Russell Crossroads

288 Stables Loop, Alexander City, AL 35010, USA
(256) 794-1333

For information about stable rides, email or call the Stables.

Blue Creek Boat Rentals

397 Marina Point Rd, Dadeville, AL 36853, USA
(334) 392-0867

Ready for a fantastic day out on the water? Book a Barletta Tritoon today and make memories out on Lake Martin. With our top-of-the-line, newest-year models, you will get an experience unparalleled by any other rental boat out there. Do you plan to pull tubes, wakeboarders, or skiers? Our Barletta Tritoons can pull all types of fun behind them.

Wellborn Musclecar Museum

124 Broad St, Alexander City, AL 35010, USA
(256) 329-8474

The Wellborn Musclecar Museum is devoted to the great American automobiles of the 1960’s and 1970’s, showcasing classics such as the Charger, the Road Runner and the SuperBee, as well as the nation’s largest high-performance Dodge collection.

Stillwaters Golf Course

797 Moonbrook Dr, Dadeville, AL 36853, USA
(256) 825-1353

The Highlands, once known as the Traditions Course when it opened and among Golf Digest’s list of best courses in 1997, was designed by Kurt Sandness, president of SKAMP Golf Design, North Carolina, and Minnesota. The mission was “to create an aesthetically appealing, playable and strategically challenging golf course amidst the beauty of Mother Nature.”

Public welcome! Call or visit the website to book a tee time.