Shady Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Sandy Beach Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sandy Beach Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
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.
Farrows Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Farrows Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Our pick of the best Shady Bay Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City
Nice friendly staff, clean room
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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
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
9 br / 7 bath
We celebrated a 50th birthday party with lots of family and some friends at this lake house. There is a fabulous commercial kitchen and lots of rooms. There are stunning lake views and a kayak for use. We absolutely loved our stay here.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
The Bayou Lodge 11 br 9 ba is great for family gathering & conferences !
This was our fourth year staying at Bayou Lodge. We have a large family and the space works perfectly for us. We have already booked again for next year!
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
100+ feet of lake front and breath taking views!
Clean. Good amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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 Youngs Island.
