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One mobile ticket opens access to state parks, a national military park, a distillery and a small winery across Auburn, Opelika and Alexander City. Use this pass to combine hikes, lake time, historical sites and tasting rooms into a 1–5 day itinerary.
One mobile ticket opens access to state parks, a national military park, a distillery and a small winery across Auburn, Opelika and Alexander City. Use this pass to combine hikes, lake time, historical sites and tasting rooms into a 1–5 day itinerary.
You arrive at a county road where pines give way to broad water and low ridgelines; the scent of cut grass and lake spray marks the start of a day that can run from lakefront hikes to tasting tables.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Alabama Tourism · Auburn, Alabama
You arrive at a county road where pines give way to broad water and low ridgelines; the scent of cut grass and lake spray marks the start of a day that can run from lakefront hikes to tasting tables.
This multi-attraction pass stitches together Wind Creek State Park and Lake Martin’s shoreline, the forested trails and falls of Chewacla State Park, the battlefield landscape of Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, and small-scale producers like John Emerald Distilling and Whippoorwill Vineyards. Horseshoe Bend carries the dense history of the Creek War (1814) where the Tallapoosa River curves—its red clay and river cutbanks telling geological and cultural stories. Lake Martin, the reservoir behind Martin Dam, opened recreational access and camping opportunities that reshaped local tourism; nearby Auburn and Opelika carry a collegiate, Southern-main-street charm.
Plan for a flexible itinerary: use a full day for Wind Creek or Chewacla to hike, swim, or camp; reserve a half day for a distillery tour or vineyard tasting. The pass is mobile—present the digital ticket at each site to redeem one admission per location. Trails range from short, rocky footpaths to maintained lakefront loops with modest elevation change; footwear with traction and a refillable water bottle will cover most conditions.
Timing matters—weekends bring families to Lake Martin and tasting rooms, weekdays are quieter. Respect posted rules at historical sites and stay out of seasonal wet areas on trails. With straightforward logistics and varied stops, the pass is a practical way to sample outdoor recreation, Creek War history, and locally produced spirits and wines around Auburn, Opelika, and Alexander City.
easy.
1–5 days.
Suitable for light to moderate activity: basic hikes, short swims, and walking through tasting rooms; minimal endurance required
You receive a mobile link that you present at each participating site; one admission per location is redeemed when the attendant scans or validates the pass.
Each pass grants one admission per listed attraction—purchase a pass per person if each needs independent entry.
Many developed areas, picnic shelters, and visitor centers are accessible, but some trails and overlooks have uneven terrain—check individual site accessibility notes.
The pass covers general access; campsite reservations at Wind Creek State Park are separate—book camping directly through the park if you plan to stay overnight.
Horseshoe Bend NMP marks the 1814 Creek War battlefield where terrain and river turns shaped the conflict; the region’s river valleys influenced settlement and mid-20th-century reservoir development at Lake Martin.
Visitors should follow Leave No Trace principles—stay on trails, pack out waste, and clean gear between waterways to limit invasive species spread; local parks work with volunteers on shoreline and trail maintenance.
Alabama Tourism operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You arrive at a county road where pines give way to broad water and low ridgelines; the scent of cut grass and lake spray marks the start of a day that can run from lakefront hikes to tasting tables.
You arrive at a county road where pines give way to broad water and low ridgelines; the scent of cut grass and lake spray marks the start of a day that can run from lakefront hikes to tasting tables.
This multi-attraction pass stitches together Wind Creek State Park and Lake Martin’s shoreline, the forested trails and falls of Chewacla State Park, the battlefield landscape of Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, and small-scale producers like John Emerald Distilling and Whippoorwill Vineyards. Horseshoe Bend carries the dense history of the Creek War (1814) where the Tallapoosa River curves—its red clay and river cutbanks telling geological and cultural stories. Lake Martin, the reservoir behind Martin Dam, opened recreational access and camping opportunities that reshaped local tourism; nearby Auburn and Opelika carry a collegiate, Southern-main-street charm.
Plan for a flexible itinerary: use a full day for Wind Creek or Chewacla to hike, swim, or camp; reserve a half day for a distillery tour or vineyard tasting. The pass is mobile—present the digital ticket at each site to redeem one admission per location. Trails range from short, rocky footpaths to maintained lakefront loops with modest elevation change; footwear with traction and a refillable water bottle will cover most conditions.
Timing matters—weekends bring families to Lake Martin and tasting rooms, weekdays are quieter. Respect posted rules at historical sites and stay out of seasonal wet areas on trails. With straightforward logistics and varied stops, the pass is a practical way to sample outdoor recreation, Creek War history, and locally produced spirits and wines around Auburn, Opelika, and Alexander City.