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5 Local Breakfast Spots in the Lake Martin Area That You Have To Try

| July 8, 2022

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Your days at Lake Martin are sure to be full of adventures, but you will definitely want to fuel up before heading out for a day of exploring.  Lucky for you, we have some great local breakfast spots in the Lake Martin area for you to try!  Here are 5 locally owned spots where you can stop in, sit down, and fill up your belly before heading out for a day of fun.   Alana’s Place in The Square Alexander City, Alabama This breakfast spot is located inside “The…

A Summer of Live Music at Lake Martin

| May 25, 2022

Summertime is here at Lake Martin! Which also means its time to kick off our full schedule of live music and concert series. We love live music here at Lake Martin – so much in fact, it is immortalized in brass and gold! Literally. At Strand Park in Alexander City, you can actually see the “Jazz Fest Sculpture,” which is made up entirely of donated instruments celebrating our local talent and love for music. Lake Martin and the surrounding areas are proud to be home to some of the greatest up and coming musicians around! We are so excited to…

Why We Love Winter At Lake Martin (And Why This Winter Is Extra Special)

| January 9, 2022

Photo Credit:  Harold Banks   If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you’ve heard the phrase, “Winter is Coming.” Well, winter is here, and at Lake Martin, that is a good thing! It has brought with it a playground full of fun for us self-proclaimed adventurers and explorers. It’s no secret that we in Lake Martin live for those summer days on the lake. We love feeling that warm sun on our skin, and whether we are wakeboarding, skiing, boating, catching Friday on the Green at Russell Crossroads, chilling on the beach at Wind Creek State Park, or just hanging out…

The 2021 Lake Martin Christmas Shopping Guide

| November 22, 2021

Lake Martin is known for our great outdoors, but did you know that we have some really wonderful Christmas shopping in our area too? We have picked out a little something for everyone here-even that person that is so hard to buy for! Check out some of our own local picks for fabulous Christmas gift ideas! Local Art Make sure to plan accordingly for the day after Thanksgiving and check out some of the best Christmas shopping at the Holiday Bazaar at Russell Crossroads. You’ll find everything from jewelry, soaps, paintings, pottery, woodwork, lotions, furniture, and much more! We hear…

2021 Fall Festivities at Lake Martin

| October 22, 2021

Fall is in the air at Lake Martin, Alabama, and we have your ultimate guide to all the must-do fall festivities around the lake! Water levels are dropping, leaves on trees are changing, and the spooky season is just around the corner. Last weekend was Wind Creek State Park’s annual Fall Festival. Guests enjoyed a pumpkin decorating contest, costume parade, trick or treating, and even a campsite decorating contest. It is always the third Saturday of October, and campsites sell out quickly. Reservations have to be made well in advance. There’s still more Fall fun to be had in our…

Lakefront Dining on Lake Martin

| August 16, 2021

There is no shortage of exceptional and creative dining options at Lake Martin, Alabama! Whether you are looking to hit the water or pull up a chair to endless waterfront views, we’ve got you covered with our guide to lakefront dining options.   Kowaliga Restaurant Located in the Kowaliga Bay near the Highway 63 Bridge, Kowaliga Restaurant is an iconic staple to Lake Martin.  Known for their delicious food and sweeping waterfront views, the restaurant also pays homage to the great Country music legend, Hank Williams. Legend has it that Hank Williams wrote his famous song about the heartbroken Indian,…

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Russell Crossroads

| June 14, 2021

  If you are planning a visit to Lake Martin, one thing that absolutely, positively has to be on your to-do list is Russell Crossroads, the unique town center of the Russell Lands community.  It is a really cool place located 3 miles north of Lake Martin’s Kowaliga Bridge on Highway 63.  You will know you have arrived when you see the clock tower next to the Town Green.  As you pull in, you will see the cobblestone streets and handcrafted street lamps.  There is no detail left out.  The best way I can describe it is that it is…