Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

This was a piece of history that was not particularly familiar with me; a decisive battle in which American forces overwhelmed the Native Americans as part of the broader move to force them out of the area. At a riverbend, it is a naturalistically interesting area, though floodwaters rendered the river itself off limits. The visitor center was small and I found the exhibitions sparse. Some people were gathering near the entrance for a party in the picnic area, while the main part of the park requested no celebrations out of respect for the history.

It is a good subject to learn about, but the amount of stuff there versus the distance that you'd have to drive from any metropolitan area wasn't huge.

Great stop. Took us about 2-2.5 hours to watch the movie, tour the museum and do the driving tour with a few walking stops along the way. Great for anyone who wants to know more about the area history and the Creek Nation. Was very informative and the park ranger was very nice. They also have passport stamps here.

Very nice park with a lot of history. Easy to see from the car on a cold day. They have an audio tour that you call in from each spot and type your location and it will tell you about where you are. First time I have ever seen that technology and I was impressed. There are some scenic views of the battlefield and the river all along the loop road. The staff in the visitors center was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely want to go back when it's warmer than 35 and do the nature trail.

This is a great little military park! Glad we came across it on our trip down to Alabama this year. It's a beautiful piece of history. If we lived here, I'd be having picnics and hiking here all the time.

I had decided to return to Nashville from Columbus, Georgia via Birmingham for a change of scenery and noticed that I could make a brief detour and see Horseshoe Bend. I had always wanted to go as a couple of my late wife's family had been in the battle there.

The visitor center is nice with a small museum and clean restrooms. I took the drive around the Bend and stopped at all the historical markers which explained what happened at this pivotal battle. Actions here that day shaped American history right down to the present.

Andrew Jackson was elevated to national prominence and promoted to major general in the Regular Army which put him in command at New Orleans, Sam Houston was grievously wounded which may have resulted in his going to Texas, Major Montgomery was killed (his consolation prize was having Montgomery, Alabama named for him), and on and on. If you plan to go, I recommend reading the Wikipedia entry on the battle; it gives a good summary to help understand the events of that day.

The place is lovely and well-maintained. Say what you will about our Federal government (and I have), the many small parks and monuments around the country are kept in great shape and often have few visitors. This is one of them and I enjoyed seeing it,

This was a great place to visit! We really enjoyed the road tour, there were stops thru out it that were so beautiful. This place is awesome, and if you ever get time go visit this place. See my pictures below

IF you like history or nature trails this is 5 stars. I have recently been learning more about Cherokee/Creek history and early 19th century history. A lot of it comes together at Horseshoe Bend. The nature trail is very peaceful and nice. The NPS has made a very good move toward making battlefields peaceful areas of reflection by restricting recreational use. (No picnics, ball playing, etc..) So the result is peace. Not quiet; there are plenty of insects and birds to make noise! as well as the voices of the past.
There really is very little here now besides history and peace and nature. Perfect.