Helpful Resources from the Communities of Alabama’s Coastal Connection
Beautiful beaches, authentic downtowns, wildlife preserves, historic sites and the freshest seafood you’ll ever put in your mouth are all yours to enjoy on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Visit the Coastal Connection to take in the natural beauty and experience all there is to see and do here.
Alabama’s southern tip is one of those places where even first-time visitors find a connection. Here, you’ll experience the link between the traditions of the Deep South and a more laid-back island lifestyle, between the wildlife of thousands of acres of preserved lands and the good life of a beachfront vacation, and between the gunships of past naval battles and today’s countless opportunities to enjoy our waters—including the dedication to conservation methods for the future. Alabama’s Coastal Connection has much to share. It beckons travelers to make their own connection and to learn more about the waters, ways and wildlife of Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
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Pedal Your Way Along the Byway
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Art in the Park
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The Audubon Bird Sanctuary is a lush sanctuary on Dauphin Island consisting of approximately 164 acres of maritime forest, marshes, and dunes.
Enjoy multiple walking trails, some handicapped accessible, allowing the avid birder miles of habitat for spotting native species all year long.
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🚂 The City of Foley Depot Museum and Model Train Exhibit, located in Foley’s Louisville and Nashville railroad depot, was built in 1909. Visitors can catch a glimpse of the history of Foley and Baldwin County.
The railroad played a major role in the growth of the area.
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🌾 The Gulf Shores History Museum tells the stories of the coastal town, and its people.
You can see a variety of permanent exhibits and special exhibits and fly through the eye of a hurricane with “Hurricane Hunters.” Seasonal events, films, and adult and youth programs are offered throughout the year.
The museum’s home is a former beach cottage that dates to before World War II and was once located on West Beach.
🎟️ Admission is free.
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🚗 Hit the road on Alabama’s Coastal Connection, a 130‑mile scenic byway weaving through white‑sand beaches, historic forts, wildlife preserves and charming coastal towns.
It’s where history, nature, and Gulf vibes meet. 🚗
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