Shady Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Shady Bay Hotel Deals
Quality Inn Alexander City
Shower valve almost impossible to turn
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Killen Time on Lake Martin
Loved our stay!!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Alexander City
Rooms was spotless and the staff was polite.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City
Hampton Inn Alexander City
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
100+ feet of lake front and breath taking views!
Everything was great. Only thing I suggest is getting more pots and pans and a crockpot but overall the house was great. Thanks so much for having us
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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 Farrows Island.
