Dauphin Island, referred to as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” is a stop along the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway that offers fun-yet-educational experiences. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is a great place to visit with the family and learn about marine science. With many educational programs during school and summer seasons, there’s no shortage of ...Read More
The Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway is filled with many sights to admire. Challenge yourself to stop at several new places this year. Consider the five places below, and don’t forget your camera! 1. Eastern Shore Overlook, Spanish Fort: On U.S. Hwy. 98, just north of the I-10 overpass, there’s the overlook that is often, ...Read More
Get ready for flying beads, showers of moonpies and cascades of trinkets on Alabama’s Coastal Connection as Mardi Gras cranks up the floats for a month of fun. This season of revelry is celebrated on the Alabama Gulf Coast prior to the Christian season of Lent. Taking the first ride of the season are the ...Read More
There’s so much to see, so much to do! Homeschoolers who visit Alabama’s Coastal Connection have nearly limitless points of interest that will engage your students and provide ideas for teaching everything from science to history to art. Try the Connecting with Nature itinerary to put science ideas under the magnifying glass for your children. Your ...Read More
Just about any week of the year, visitors to Alabama’s Coastal Connection can find great theatre somewhere on the Scenic Byway. Both Mobile and Baldwin County have active community theatres that bring quality shows to life. Mobile’s thriving theatre community includes The Playhouse-in-the-Park, a youth theater offering school shows and weekend shows, as well as ...Read More
Weave through the past on your next Alabama Gulf Coast vacation and spend a few hours or a full day at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum in Elberta, Alabama. Volunteers have worked to preserve Baldwin County’s history in 20,000 square feet of space and five acres of historic buildings since the museum opened in 1987. ...Read More
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the winner in the 27th Annual Taste of the Bayou 2016? Find the flavors you crave during the Sept. 24 event showcasing Bayou La Batre’s best cooks and seafood gleaned from our own Gulf of Mexico. More than 30 booths feature delectable dishes prepared by local ...Read More
Bringing together all of the diverse groups to assess water quality, living resource abundance, the rate of habitat loss and conservation and the ability of communities to grow while remaining environmentally healthy is the aim of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program (NEP). An estuary is the place where salt and fresh water meet and ...Read More
Cozy up to a romantic bed and breakfast on your next journey down Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. You’ll find variety, spice and a warm welcome at one of the bed and breakfasts in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Bring your appetite for fun and be ready to relax in the environs of your local host. ...Read More
Get ready to light up the night and enjoy the fun that can only be had during a holiday on Alabama’s Coastal Connection in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Celebrations start early along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Visit The Wharf in Orange Beach on July 2 for some fun sure to brighten your holiday. Kids’ ...Read More