Weeks Bay Nat’l Estuarine Research Reserve

11300 Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) -928-9792
Email: marcia@weeksbay.org
Website: www.weeksbay.org

This public research and education facility includes an interpretive center with indoor displays, live animals, and forested boardwalk trails within 6,600 acres of protected estuarine habitats.

The Estuarium at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab

101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) -861-7500
Email: langelo@disl.org
Website: www.sealabestuarium.org

Open daily. Admission charged and group rates available. Handicapped accessible. Visual displays and interactive exhibits highlight Mobile’s estuary system. All ages welcome.

The Holmes Medical Museum

111 West Laurel Ave, Foley, 36535
(251) -943-1818

Mon – Friday 10:am -4:00pm.The Holmes Medical Museum is one of a few medical museums that are actually housed in the original hospital. The hospital, on the second floor of the Stelk Building, served South Baldwin County from 1936 until 1958. Artifacts on display are from the by-gone days of early medicine. Admission is FREE.

Public Beaches

Old Methodist Museum of Daphne

405 Dryer Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526
(251) -621-9620
Email: kbalme60@daphnemuseumalabama.com
Website: www.daphnemuseumalabama.com/

The old Methodist Church museum, formerly Daphne United Methodist Church, is the second oldest church building in Baldwin County and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The adjacent cemetary predates the church where the earliest recorded burial was in 1847.

Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum

25850 John M. Snook Avenue, Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) -981-8545
Email: jfitz@cityoforangebeach.com
Website: www.obparksandrec.com/artsculture/museum.html

Open Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contains local history, Indian culture, regional fishing and marine history. Photos, memorabilia and artifacts.

Orange Beach Marinas

Mobile Bay Ferry

51 State Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) -861-3000
Email: lcurtis@hornblowermarine.com
Website: www.mobilebayferry.com

Vehicle/passenger ferry operating between Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. Daily departures every 1 1/2 hours. Check our website for rates and schedule.

Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail

4009 Orange Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) -981-1063
Email: lellis@cityoforangebeach.com
Website: www.backcountrytrail.com/

The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry trail winds through the rich flora and fauna of Orange Beach all the way to the pristine beach of Gulf State Park. The network of trails traverses four distinct ecosystems and covers 10 miles, allowing for wildlife viewing and exercising at the same time.

Gulf Shores Museum

244 West 19th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) -968-1473
Email: museum@gulfshoresal.gov
Website: www.gulfshoresal.gov/specialevents/museum.html

Hurricane Hunters in an exciting video. Visit Fishing the Lagoon: A Way of Life. See gear used to fish and shrimp on the Gulf Coast and in Little Lagoon. View a weather video from our collection. Special exhibits, films and other events offered throughout the year. Free admission.

Gulf State Park

20115 State Hwy 135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) -948-7275
Email: gulf.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov
Website: www.alapark.com/gulfstate/

This Gulf Coast gem boasts 6,500 acres of land with 2.5 miles of beach, three fresh water lakes, a nationally recognized scenic nature trail, a beach pavilion, picnic area, campground, cabins/cottages, & golf course.

Gulf State Park Pier

20800 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) -967-3474
Email: gulfpier.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov
Website: www.alapark.com/GulfState/Gulf%20State%20Park%20Pier/

Second longest pier on the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama’s only public pier on the Gulf. At 1,540 feet long, 20 feet wide, and boasting 2,448 feet of fishing space. Rates for fishing on Gulf State Pier: Adults/Children 12-older $8.00/day
Children 11-under: $4.00/day or free with paying adult
Sightseeing $3.00/ all day. $2.00/ one trip. Weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual passes available.

Fairhope Museum of History

24 North Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) -929-1471
Website: www.cofairhope.com/dep_museum.php

Located in Fairhope’s 1928, Spanish Mission style City Hall, the museum includes the original Jail, Mayors Office, Town Council Chamber, and Fire Station out fitted with an original 1935 firetruck. Fairhope’s colorful history is covered in many displays, featuring the 1894 Single Tax Colony and our Populist, Utopian founders. Hours, 9:00 – 5:00 Tue – Sat. Phone 251-929-1471.

Foley’s Graham Creek Nature Preserve

23004 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley, AL 36535
(251) -971-1471
Email: leslielassitter@grahamcreek.org
Website: www.grahamcreek.org/index.html

The Preserve boasts 484 acres of natural habitats, including pitcher plant bogs and mixed forests. It offers a canoe/kayak launch, hiking trails and bird watching.

Fort Gaines Historic Site

51 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) -861-6992
Email: fortgaines@dauphinisland.org
Website: www.dauphinisland.org/fort.htm

Where History spans three centuries. The role of Fort Gaines in the Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the wars most notable naval conflicts.
Open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adult 13 & up $6.00, Children 5-12 $ 4.00.

Fort Morgan

51 State Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) -540-7127
Email: ftmorganprograms@gmail.com
Website: www.ft-morgan.com/

“Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!” You can almost hear the command of Admiral David Farragut as he led his troops into the battle of Mobile Bay. Today Fort Morgan is a testament to the evolution of American coast defense fortifications from 1834 to World War II. It’s a history lesson waiting to be explored.

Eastern Shore Trail

29750 Larry Dee Cawyer Dr., Daphne , AL 36526Email: info@thetrailblazers.org
Website: www.thetrailblazers.org

Take your choice of hiking or biking on the multi-use Eastern Shore Trail. You can enjoy beautiful bay views and oak-canopied roadways.

City of Foley Museum Archives and Model Train Exhibit

125 E Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535
(251) -943-1818
Email: foleymuseum@gulftel.com
Website: www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com

This layout represents the 1930′s -1950′s era, when the rail lines were in the transition of being run by steam to running on diesel fuel. Admission is free. The model trains are in operation on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Backcountry Trail Eco Tours

4009 Orange Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) -981-1063
Email: lellis@cityoforangebeach.com
Website: www.obparksandrec.com/parkstrails/backcountrytrail.html

Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides representing the City of Orange Beach will provide a 2 hour trip through pristine woodlands and natural habitats on Pleasure Island in a covered electric cart.
$60.00 per cart or $15 per person. Bring a camera.
Restroom stops along the tour as well as water fountains. Please bring your own snacks, beverages and insect spray.
BY RESERVATION ONLY.

Baldwin County Heritage Museum

25521 Highway 98, Elberta, AL 36530
(251) -986-8375
Email: bchm@gulftel.com
Website: www.baldwincountyheritagemuseum.com

We represent the grass roots of our society by providing a place for visitors to experience the heritage and share the ethnic and farming culture of Baldwin County.

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore, AL 36582
(251) -973-2217
Email: bellingrath@bellingrath.org
Website: www.bellingrath.org

Visit the 2004 Top Public Rose Garden in the US located at Mobile’s Bellingrath Gardens and Home. After meandering through this 65-acre site, tour the original Bellingrath Home or take a scenic 45-minute cruise on the Southern Belle & Kingfisher as it travels along Fowl River.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

12295 State Hwy. 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) -540-7720
Email: bonsecour@fws.gov
Website: www.fws.gov/bonsecour

Enjoy more than six miles of hiking trails and beach access. Open from sunrise to sunset. Office hours: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.

Audubon Bird Sanctuary

109 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) -861-3607
Email: admin@dauphinisland.org
Website: www.dauphinisland.org/bird.htm

The sanctuary consists of 164 acres of maritime forest, marshes, dunes, a lake, swamp and beach. Multiple walking trails, some handicapped accessible, allow the avid birder miles of habitat for spotting neo-tropical migrants.