From shores of the Gulf of Mexico and to the calm waters of Lake Shelby and beyond, Gulf State Park spans 6,500 breathtaking acres with an ecosystem crucial to the area. Here, kids and adults can find endless ways to experience nature and wildlife while exploring miles of hiking trails, three freshwater lakes, and 2.5 ...Read More
Just six hours after General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, 26,000 soldiers fought the last significant battle of the American Civil War on the grounds of Blakeley State Park. Set beside the scenic Tensaw River and spanning 3,800 acres, this is the largest National Historic Register Site east of the Mississippi River. Here, the ...Read More
Spanning 65 breathtaking acres, the wonders of Bellingrath Gardens change with every season. Summer is the perfect time to experience one of the most highly-acclaimed rose gardens in the U.S.A. Explore The Rockery – an elaborate rock garden with flagstone terraces, waterfalls and vivid landscaping. Stroll along scenic Mirror Lake. Experience the Ecological Bayou Boardwalk. ...Read More
Pack a picnic lunch and gather the family for a day at one of the local public parks. Johnnie Sims Park is the largest city park in Gulf Shores. Here you’ll find the Gulf Shores Kids Park, designed by the children of Pleasure Island and custom-built by over 1,500 volunteers in less than six days ...Read More
Looking for the exact mileage from your home to your Gulf Shores hotel? Or, perhaps you want to download area maps for easy travel around Orange Beach and surrounding towns. You’ll find these easy-to-use navigation tools when you go to www.gulfshores.com and click on the “Travel Tools” section. The zip code tool calculates mileage and ...Read More
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 ...Read More
White clapboard houses with wide porches set along a quiet road. Ancient live oaks dripping with Spanish moss offer a spot of shade. Downtown streets lined with seasonal flowers that bloom year-round. Welcome to Fairhope – the epitome of southern town charm. Founded around 1900 as a communal colony, over the years Fairhope has evolved ...Read More
Imagine exploring a living classroom where you can learn about estuaries -- the point where where a river meets the sea. Encompassing over 6,000 forested acres, Weeks Bay offers boardwalk trails (all are wheelchair accessible) and hiking trails through miles of protected estuarine habitats. One of the boardwalk trails leads through an awesome Native Pitcher ...Read More
Tucked behind the City Complex on Highway 161, the Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum offers an eclectic look at local history. The building itself is an artifact of the past – a 1910 schoolhouse with its original furnishings. Displays include artifacts and memorabilia dating back to the very first settlers in the area. Native ...Read More
Whether you’re a birding enthusiast, a passionate nature lover, or just looking for great places to hike, the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail offers miles and miles of adventures through scenic habitats. Spanning two counties, there’s a total of six different trail loops, each featuring several sites, and interpretative signs noting points-of-interest along the way. All ...Read More