Shady Bay Travel Guide
Jacksons' Gap
Popular places to visit
D.A.R.E. Power Park
Explore the great outdoors at D.A.R.E. Power Park, a lovely green space in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Youngs Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Youngs Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Lakewinds Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksons' Gap at Lakewinds Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Pirate Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pirate Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Cemetery Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cemetery Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Snake Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Snake Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Top hotels in Shady Bay
Quality Inn Alexander City
Another excellent hotel- all the staff were outstanding and Cora who oversees the breakfast was wonderful. Highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City
Friendly helpful staff, fast service
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Hampton Inn Alexander City
Nice professional staff and a good clean room. Breakfast was good as well. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Alexander City
Nice
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
American Inn
We stayed here for the Talladega race. It was clean, staff friendly and an awesome Hibachi restaurant right beside it.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Pet-friendly Cabin w/ Dock on Lake Martin!
Other neighbourhoods around Shady Bay
Smith Mountain Estates
While Smith Mountain Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like D.A.R.E. Power Park and FLag Island.
