The Largest Musclecar Museum

You may not realize it as you drive through downtown Alexander City, but behind the walls of a former 1940’s car dealership sits the largest musclecar museum in the world. However, once you step through the doors of the Wellborn Musclecar Museum, you will be welcomed with a bright and vibrant atmosphere full of not only the largest collection in the world, but also some of the rarest. Each time you visit the museum, you get the excitement of not knowing what you will see. With such a diverse collection, the cars are frequently switched out, allowing the chance for a totally different visit each time you come. There are a few of the famous cars that do stay at the museum full time though. Dad’s Car is the car that started it all, and is the first to welcome you as you enter the museum. You will also get to see the K&K Insurance 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona that Bobby Isaac drove to win the 1970 NASCAR championship. And we can’t leave out the most unique car, the 1970 Paint Chip Cuda, which is 25 different colors and has its own unique story as to how it was created.

No matter if you consider yourself a car enthusiast or not, it is hard not to have a sincere appreciation for the collection Tim and Pam Wellborn have worked so hard to build. The museum is open to the public on Saturdays 10am-3pm. However, our suggestion is to set up a private tour. Have the chance to walk the museum with the curator, ask questions, and hear the background and stories of every one of the cars. Private tours are available by appointment only, and can be booked by calling 256-329-8474.

Grab your kayak & paddle the Tallapoosa River

A peaceful, family friendly adventure, the Tallapoosa River offers a combination of flat water and shoals rarely above class I (easy) on the International Scale of River Difficulty. But the level, flow, and volume of the Tallapoosa River are seasonal and dictated by Alabama Power and its hydroelectric Harris Dam located upstream near Wedowee, Alabama. Paddlers are strongly encouraged to monitor the online water level gauges kept by the U.S. Geological Service at the Wadley Bridge and Horseshoe Bend Bridge.

Tallapoosa River Kayaking and Canoeing trails begin with public access at Bibb’s Ferry, just across the county line in Chambers County, and end with public access at Germany’s Ferry Bridge. This section is 8.25 miles, which equates to a 5-hour float and features unique spots such at the Baptistry and the Fish Trap, brisk shoals, great fishing, a campsite, and stretches of flat-water paddling.

Horseshoe Bend access is the most popular and considered by many to be the most scenic. At 6 miles, it takes about 4 hours to complete this trail beginning with public access at the boat ramp at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park and ending at Jay Bird Creek public access. This lower section has several patches of Shoal or Cahaba lilies, is known to have bald eagles, and features Peters Island, Laura’s Leap, side chutes, Irwin Shoals, and a campsite at Jay Bird Creek. Bear left or right to take the swift side chutes for more excitement.

Kayak rentals, shuttle service and guided tours are available through Russell Lands Adventure Center. Give them a call at 256-496-3677.

High quality inflatable kayaks and canoes and standup paddleboards can be rented through Float Alabama. They also offer shuttle services. Call 256-373-3004 for more information.

Tallapoosa River Points of Access