Overview
Eufaula is a town on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and like that river, Eufaula is a real sleeper, though it has a dark restive past, with secessionists terrorizing abolitionists before the Civil War, and white supremacists killing at least 7 black people during the Election Riot of 1874, not to mention municipal officials postponing integration as much as possible. All that aside though, some nice historical architecture remains to be seen.
5 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Eufaula
The Shorter Mansion
A Classical Revival-style home that was built in 1884 and rebuilt in 1906 after it had burned. It features tours and a museum on the second floor.
Fendall Hall
Italianate-style home with wood construction and a cupola that was built around 1856.
Hart House
Greek Revival home dating back to 1850, making it one of the oldest in Eufaula. Not really open to the public.
The Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District
The historical commercial strip of Eufaula that could be worth a stroll.
The Tree That Owns Itself
An obscure landmark with some lore about the tree taking ownership of the land where it has put down its roots.
Yoholo Micco Rail Trail
This rail trail with a Creek Indian name is anchored by Manny the 12-Foot-Tall Fish statue at the south end and Old Creek Town Recreation Center on the north for walking and biking adventures along the Chattahoochee.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DHN Dothan Regional Airport, Dothan — 43 mi away. Directions
- CSG Columbus Airport, Columbus — 45 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 128 mi away (major hub). Directions
Eufaula is at the junction of US 82 and US 431, so that you can get to places like Dothan and Columbus, GA pretty easily by car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Shorter Mansion, The Tree That Owns Itself, The Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District
- Afternoon Hart House, Yoholo Micco Rail Trail
Day 2
- Morning Old Creek Town Recreation Area
- Afternoon Lakepoint State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Eufaula is at the junction of US 82 and US 431, so that you can get to places like Dothan and Columbus, GA pretty easily by car.
See
See Hart House
Greek Revival home dating back to 1850, making it one of the oldest in Eufaula. Not really open to the public.
See The Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District
The historical commercial strip of Eufaula that could be worth a stroll.
See The Tree That Owns Itself
An obscure landmark with some lore about the tree taking ownership of the land where it has put down its roots.
Do
Do Yoholo Micco Rail Trail
This rail trail with a Creek Indian name is anchored by Manny the 12-Foot-Tall Fish statue at the south end and Old Creek Town Recreation Center on the north for walking and biking adventures along the Chattahoochee.
Do Old Creek Town Recreation Area
A Chattahoochee riverside park with somewhat of an ambiguous swimming area. Offers pretty views nonetheless.
Sleep
Campgrounds
- Lakepoint State Park
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