WETUMPKA PLAY & STAY

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, along the banks of the Coosa River, Wetumpka is appropriately known as the “City of Natural Beauty.” And while its abundance of small-town charm offers a leisurely lifestyle, it’s also strategically located only 10 miles north of Montgomery between U.S. Highway 231 and Interstate 65. Come see why this lovely spot is a great place to visit and to live.

Welcome to Wetumpka. Known for our heritage, hospitality and scenic landscapes, we’ve got something for everyone, and we’re happy to share it all with you.

HISTORY & HERITAGE

Wetumpka is proud of its rich history and has the preserved sites and attractions to prove it.

• Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson State Park offers visitors exhibits and living-history events that trace the site’s 600 years of history. The park also hosts a 39-site campground overlooking the Coosa River.

• The Elmore County Historical Museum preserves and displays Wetumpka’s eventful past for future generations.

• The Museum of Black History’s permanent collections promote the ingenuity, creativity, cultural and political expressions of Elmore County’s black community.

• Historic home tours are offeed throughout the year, as are historic cemetery tours.

• Downtown Wetumpka is listed as part of the “National Register of Historic Places,” and sites to see include the 1931 court house, the distinctive Bibb Graves Bridge, three antebellum churches and several historic homes.

Explore The Outdoors

Thanks to a six-mile stretch of whitewater rapids, hiking and mountainbiking trails, welcoming parks and clean, clear lakes, Wetumpka is also a haven for outdoor recreation lovers.

• Wetumpka has an abundance of walking trails and recreational biking/ hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiast.

• The Swayback Bridge Trail draws mountain bikers and runners from around the country with its single track full of tight technical sections and steep climbs.

• The Wetumpka Riverwalk begs folks to come stroll along the banks of the Coosa River and enjoy Wetumpka’s natural resources. The trail leads to the newly constructed Sports Complex.

• The scenic Coosa River (that runs right through town) and local lakes offer some of the best fishing in the ste with abundant populations of bass, crappie and catfish. The Gold Star Park bot landing and State boat landing are both located on the Coosa for easy access.

• Kayaking and canoeing the rushing rapids of the Coosa make for some fast-paced fun. Class II and III rapids appeal to paddlers from near and far. Several area businesses rent boats and other equipment.

• Lake Jordan is one of the state’s premier bass-fishing lakes, earning it a spot on the popular Alabama Bass Trail.

• The Piedmont Birding Trail includes two prime viewing locations at Gold Star Park and Ft. Toulouse-Fort Jackson with a surprising variety of habitats that make them a bird watcher’s dream.

Go Explore The River Region

In The Swing

Golfers can see if their play is up to par on Wetumpka’s Emerald Mountain Golf Club.

Game On

On the edge of the Coosa River, Wind Creek Wetumpka features an 85,000-squarefoot gaming floor with 2,500 games. The luxurious, fie-star hotel has 283 rooms with spectacular views of the city. The gift shop is full of great finds, and thee are several delicious dining options. Don’t miss the 16-gallon shark tank!

CREATIVITY & CULTURE

STAR-FALL

Wetumpka is home to one of only two marine impact craters in the United States. The still-visible, fiemile-wide “astrobleme” was created when a meteorite collided with earth, blasting through bedrock and soil in Wetumpka 84 million years ago. The tilted rocks in and along the Coosa River are evidence of the event.

WHO KNEW?

Wetumpka’s idyllic charm has captured Hollywood’s eye three times. Its picturesque downtown area served as part of the setting for the movies “The Grass Harp” (1995), “The Rosa Parks Story” (2002) and “Big Fish” (2003).

The city boasts strong support of the arts, and there’s always something to see.

• The Wetumpka Depot Players is a renowned community theatre performing original plays and Broadway favorites.

• The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery honors the prestigious painter from Elmore County and promotes the arts by exhibiting the works of local artists.

• The Rumbling Waters Studio and Gallery, located inside the oldest business building in Wetumpka, showcases one-of-a-kind woodworking art and offers classes and priate lessons for both beginners and advanced woodcarvers.

• The Alabama River Region Art Center is committed to stimulating individual creative expression and appreciation of the visual, performing and culinary arts by providing high-quality, affodable programs.

Fit For Kids

Wetumpka’s welcoming parks are the perfect places for kids to unwind. Fain Park, located on the western banks of the Coosa River, offers a plyground and the riverwalk. Gold Star Park is also located along the banks of the Coosa River and offers stunning scenery, a walking trail, a playground, a boat landing and a stop on the Piedmont Birding Trail.

If you’re searching for charm, history and natural beauty combined, Wetumpka’s the place for you.