There’s no shortage of wonderful waterways in the Yellowhammer State.
In the South, we live for alake weekend.
And the piece de resistance of the ideal lake weekend?
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A sunset pontoon boat cruise.
If not, no sweat.
There are plenty of waterfront inns and houses for rent where you might set up your next lake vacation.
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Ready to dive in?
Here are eight of our favorite lakes in Alabama.
So for the skeptical swimmers, this is the perfect place to take the plunge.
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One of its most popular offshoots is Logan Martin Lake, located 30 miles east of Birmingham.
Pickwick Lake
Located in three states, Pickwick Lake makes its Yellowhammer State appearance in Florence.
The 30,000-acre lake is formed by the Chattanooga River, Coosa River, and Little River.
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Lake Tuscaloosa
The damning of the North River in west-central Alabama created this lake in 1970.
Since then, its become a popular destination for all types of water recreation.
From fishing and boating to swimming and tubing, the 5,800-acre lake offers plenty of room to roam.
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The lake is in northern Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville.
Lay Lake is 12,000 acres large and stretches about 300 miles long.
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