Lafayette Main Street
Reflecting the Renewed Optimism & Civic Pride of Our Citizens
Chambers County
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Introduction
LaFayette has a unique and authentic character rooted in history, tradition, and local culture. LaFayette has a stronger sense of place and connection for those living here and travelers alike. LaFayette’s remarkable downtown square, featuring historic buildings and the courthouse is the centerpiece of the city and attracts tourists and travelers. The addition to the square of a larger-than-life statue of the city’s most famous resident, champion boxer Joe Louis, has only added to the square’s allure. Historical display of the old river ferry “Tallapoosa Queen” and a caboose from the historic railroad are also located in downtown.
In the beautiful historic square, you can enjoy restaurants, unique boutiques for shopping, and a slower pace. Business owners are welcoming, friendly and intentional with gratitude.
Throughout the year, LaFayette Main Street host numerous special events and festivals. Quarterly Food Truck Festivals bring thousands to the downtown square for live music and over 30 Food Trucks. LaFayette Day to benefit Valley Haven School is held annually in April and brings a day of kid friendly activities, food and arts and crafts. Fall is an amazing time to enjoy the weather, football activities, and the Downtown Trunk or Treat.
The annual Christmas Festival on the Square creates downtown LaFayette as a picturesque Hallmark scene with lights and spectacular views. LaFayette Main Street also host a Cookie Crawl where you can shop local and enjoy delicious treats!
We invite you to visit and LOVE LaFayette. Embrace our architecture, history, natural surroundings, and home-grown businesses – rather than trying to adopt a new and different identity.
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FOOD
SELFIE SPOT
SHOPPING
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
A larger-than-life statue of the city’s most famous resident, champion boxer Joe Louis, has only added to the square’s allure.
In addition to Louis, many other notable Americans have called LaFayette home, including Johnson Jones Hooper, Sheriff Pat Garrett, and U.S. Senator Thomas (Cotton Tom) Heflin. Additionally, many scenes from the Academy Award winning film Mississippi Burning were filmed in downtown LaFayette.
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
The outdoor opportunities in and around LaFayette are wide reaching throughout the year. LaFayette is well known for its exceptional hunting and fishing options. The area has an abundance of deer, turkey, dove and quail. There are several excellent fishing options, including the 183-acre Chambers County Lake. The public lake includes largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and crappie, and is also an entry point to the Piedmont Birding Trail and is home to two majestic Bald Eagles. The 90-acre City Lake also offers excellent fishing opportunities, and LaFayette is a short drive from the Chattahoochee River, West Point Lake, Lake Martin and Lake Weedowee.
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TRADITION
In addition to the many outdoor options, LaFayette offers prime access to local, major college and professional sporting events.
LaFayette hosts two Professional Cowboy Association rodeos each spring and fall at the Chambers County Agricultural Park and the local schools offer some of the best high school sports action in the state.
Just a short drive away is Auburn University, home to some of the top Southeastern Conference (SEC) sporting events.
For the speed enthusiast, LaFayette is home to Penton Raceway, a 3/8-mile clay oval that hosts weekly dirt track racing throughout the spring and summer. Racing on the highest level can be found a little further north at Talladega Superspeedway, home to two NASCAR races each year.
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