Phenix City

Located on the Alabama - Georgia state line in Southern Alabama, Phenix City is charming, progressive town with a rather infamous past. Formerly known as “sin city” in the 1940s and 50s because of rampant political corruption and illegal activities, today Phenix City boasts a population of approximately 25,000 upstanding citizens, a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere and many interesting historical homes and sites.

Attractions

East Alabama Motor Speedway

6 classes of championship stock car racing. Action every Sat. night mid-Mar.–Oct. Special events include demo-derby, fireworks, sprint cars and more.

Admission: Admission charged

Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover

Fort Mitchell Reconstruction Project

1813 fort, defensive moat, 12-ft.-high log palisade, houses, barracks, powder magazine. Future plans: Indian Trading House, hospital, museum/visitor's center.

Admission: Unknown

Lakewood Golf Course

Designed by John LaFoy. Beautiful rolling terrain. Challenging for all skill levels. Number of holes: 18 Par: 72 Championship Yardage: 6476 yds.

Admission: Unknown

Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa

Mural at Idle Hour Park

Mural 28' x 140' depicting midway of 1940s Idle Hour Park. Carousel, train, skating, zoo, pool, dance hall, bowling, fortune teller, Ferris wheel. Sponsored/painted by Phenix City Arts Council, Phenix City Parks & Recreation.

Admission: Free

Phenix City Amphitheater

Site of Riverfest Carnival, concerts, graduations, citywide Christmas and July 4th celebrations, lunch concerts, Sat. night movies.

Admission: Unknown

Phenix City Art Gallery

Features artwork, sculptures and custom-made, handwoven baskets. Many items for sale. Classes offered M–Sat.; see local newspapers for hours. Art shows in May and November.

Admission: Free