Shady Bay Travel Guide
Jacksons' Gap
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
FLag Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at FLag 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.
Top hotels in Shady Bay
Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City
Convenient, clean, older hotel but friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Alexander City
A little disappointed as the room had a musty odor. Never experienced that previously at this location
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Alexander City
Very clean! Great customer service
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Alexander City
Rooms was spotless and the staff was polite.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
American Inn
Very nice environment. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel O Heart of Dixie Dadeville AL HWY 280
Needs updating but was cozy and was a place to stay when I needed one and staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 11 Dec 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 Sandy Beach Island.
