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.
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.
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
Sunset Pointe Lakefront Wedding Estate-5BR, Private Point with Dock
Quality Inn Alexander City
First and foremost, there’s no elevator so you have to carry your bags up to your room on the second floor or leave them in the car I guess. There is no first floor availability, though I requested first floor through the app. The room was abysmal at Best the shower had no water pressure whatsoever ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Killen Time on Lake Martin
Loved our stay!!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Alexander City
Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City
cozy cabin directly on beautiful Lake Martin
The view was great! And so peaceful. The house did so much remind me of my grandma's house, but had all the amenities we needed, very well furnished! The king size bed was very comfortable. Our host was most special, a very nice accommodating host. Was very nice of him to come around and introduce ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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 Pirate Island.