A short drive from Orange Beach, Foley offers unique sights, indoors and out. The Foley Railroad Museum takes you back to the height of the nation’s railroad era. Set within the 1908 L & N Railroad Depot, it features historic artifacts plus a quarter-mile working model train. Admission is free. Visit www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com.

After exploring Baldwin Museum of Art, check one of the most unique historical attractions you’ll ever find — The Holmes Medical Museum. Housed within what was once Baldwin County’s very first hospital, exhibits have been recreated using actual medical antiques and quackery devices. These include an operating room, patient rooms, X-ray equipment, and an old-time pharmacy. Admission is free, call 251-970-1818 for information.

A haven for shopping – the Tanger Outlet Center in Foley offers fantastic discounts at over 120 top-name designer outlet stores. Collectors will love browsing Foley’s antique and secondhand shops. One of the largest and most popular is Hollis Ole Crush Antique Mall. For outdoor fun, Beach ‘n’ River Canoe and Kayak Rentals offers guided tours on the beautiful Bon Secour River.

When it comes to dining, Foley has a wide choice of eateries. Don’t leave before you experience the “the only home of throwed rolls,” Lambert’s Café. For more information, visit www.foleycvb.com or go to www.gulfshores.com.

A short drive from Orange Beach, Foley offers unique sights, indoors and out. The Foley Railroad Museum takes you back to the height of the nation’s railroad era. Set within the 1908 L & N Railroad Depot, it features historic artifacts plus a quarter-mile working model train. Admission is free. Visit www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com. After exploring Baldwin Museum of Art, check one of the most unique historical attractions you’ll ever find — The Holmes Medical Museum. Housed within what was once Baldwin County’s very first hospital, exhibits have been recreated using actual medical antiques and quackery devices. These include an operating room, patient rooms, X-ray equipment, and an old-time pharmacy. Admission is free, call 251-970-1818 for information. A haven for shopping – the Tanger Outlet Center in Foley offers fantastic discounts at over 120 top-name designer outlet stores. Collectors will love browsing Foley’s antique and secondhand shops. One of the largest and most popular is Hollis Ole Crush Antique Mall. For outdoor fun, Beach ‘n’ River Canoe and Kayak Rentals offers guided tours on the beautiful Bon Secour River. When it comes to dining, Foley has a wide choice of eateries. Don’t leave before you experience the “the only home of throwed rolls”, Lambert’s Café. For more information, visit www.foleycvb.com or go to www.gulfshores.com.