By the end of July, everyone is looking for a new way to keep cool. There is still lots of summertime fun to be had, but it’s important to make sure you are taking breaks and giving yourself time to relax as well.
Midday is a good time to go on an adventure. Gather the family up and head for the nearest museum for some indoor activity. Museums provide interactive ways to learn about the area’s past while enjoying a comfortable, climate-controlled setting.
Need some help? Our interactive map is a great place to start. The following numbers correspond with the numbers on the map:
3 – The Bellingrath Museum Home is located in the midst of 65 beautifully landscaped acres.
12 – The Gulf Shores Museum features exhibits depicting the lives of early settlers who lived off the land and sea.
13 – The Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum houses collectibles and supplies donated by families of early fishermen, along with artifacts and memorabilia relating to Native American heritage.
15 – The Baldwin County Heritage Museum’s mission is to preserve the culture of the farm communities of early Baldwin County.
16 – The City of Foley Museum Archives and Model Train Exhibit take you back to the time when the railroad was the center of activity here.
This certainly isn’t a complete list of all the amazing places to delve into the history of Coastal Alabama. Find more ideas and plan out your day with the help of the interactive map.