Did somebody say oysters? You heard right - it’s almost time for the 8th Annual Oyster Cook-Off and Craft Beer Weekend at The Hangout. The fun stretches across Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 in Gulf Shores. Each year the Oyster Cook-Off brings Gulf Coast restaurants and celebrity chefs together in a celebration that ...Read More
Combine shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp with some of the best entertainment and arts and crafts exhibits on a picture-perfect backdrop and you have the setting for the 44th Annual National Shrimp Festival. Taking place Oct. 8 to 11, this granddaddy of seafood festivals features more than 80 hours of national, regional and local musical ...Read More
Food and music are the stars at fall festivals on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Tempt your taste buds and kick up your heels as you revel in the flavors of the South. First up this fall is the Alabama Festival of Flavor on October 3 in nearby Foley. This festival features locally grown and produced ...Read More
Gas up the car and set your course for adventure – scenic adventure. Download the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway app and take a trip that will fill your photo albums and scrapbooks with interesting sights along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Explore the Land and Sea Itinerary and start your journey on Day One in ...Read More
Natural encounters along the Alabama Gulf Coast are one of the key reasons visitors and residents alike are drawn to the area. From the sun, sand and surf to Gulf State Park, there’s no shortage of the great outdoors. And getting to know the natural inhabitants of this area is just as enjoyable as playing ...Read More
Explore a battleship, wander through a famous fort or sit in the cockpit of a jet as you experience history along the Gulf Coast. Like the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow, you can discover history like this: “One if by land” The Mobile Bay Civil War Trail stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to ...Read More
Bright golden sunshine glitters off the turquoise-blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and catches the quartz sparkles in the sugar-white sands. As much as you enjoy raising your face to the sun, eventually you may want a place to cool off. From umbrellas and tents to cold water and fresh fruit, we’ve listed a ...Read More
Gas up the car and set your course for adventure – scenic adventure. Download the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway app and take a trip that will fill your photo albums and scrapbooks with interesting sights along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Explore the Land and Sea Itinerary and start your journey on Day One in ...Read More
If you’re traveling to the Alabama Gulf Coast for a sporting event this summer, why not make it a family vacation? With the kids out of school, they’ll be ready for some fun while in town. Our family-friendly beaches are jam-packed with action. We’ve listed the top five activities for families visiting the area. 1. ...Read More
You’re never too old to build a sandcastle on Alabama’s white-sand beaches. With 32 miles of beach stretching before you, there’s no shortage of places to ditch your beach chair and dig in the sand. Make new memories and relive the past when you build tall towers and dig deep moats around your miniature waterfront ...Read More