Lake Purdy Vacation and Resort Properties

Nearby Attractions

Wilson Lake (8 miles) Historic Wilson Dam was constructed during 1918-1925 as part of the World War I effort. The dam is adjacent to the cities of Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Wilson Lake contains 15,500 acres of surface water and is 15.5 miles long. The waters below Wilson are known as the "Smallmouth Capital of the World" for the trophy smallmouth bass caught... More

Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (19 miles) Watercress Darter NWR, near Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, was established by the Service in 1980 to provide protection for the endangered watercress darter. Although the Refuge is only about 23 acres of ponds, mixed pine-hardwood forest, and a residence, it contains Thomas Spring, the original quarter acre pond where the species was described. A second pond was constructed on the Refuge in 1983 to provide additional darter habitat. The Refuge is unstaffed and administered by Wheeler NWR.... More

Talladega Scenic Drive (30 miles) In northeast Alabama, the Talladega Scenic Drive is the best and easiest way to view the state's natural treasures from the comfort of your... More

Anniston Museum of Natural History (50 miles) The Anniston Museum of Natural History exhibits over 2,000 natural history items on permanent display. In addition to exploring Alabama?s unique natural heritage, the museum features diorama-style exhibits that begin in pre-history and end in the extremes of the African savannah. Each of the museum's seven exhibit halls explores a different natural history theme. Other highlights of the museum include the Egyptian mummies from the Ptolemaic period, a wildlife garden, nature trails, and a... More