There are numerous attractions along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. Whether you are a lover of history, nature or adrenaline rushes, we’ve got you covered. In Mobile, check out the Battleship Memorial Park, a military history park and museum located on the western shore of Mobile Bay. It’s collection of notable aircraft and museum ships ...Read More
If you love history, especially Native American history, then you will love the Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum and the Gulf Shores Museum. The Orange Beach and Gulf Shores communities were both settled as fishing villages in the mid-1800s, but Creek Indians inhabited the area long before the arrival of Europeans. In fact, Baldwin County’s tribes ...Read More
Who can resist the great outdoors during fall? The air is crisp, the humidity is low, and the stars in the sky have never been so bright - especially when you are camping out. The many state park camping grounds along the Alabama Gulf Coast will connect you with nature. And what’s even better is ...Read More
Plan a getaway today and immerse yourself in Alabama’s Gulf Coast history from Mobile to Fort Morgan. The area’s rich past dates back more than 200 years and has seen its share of war, colonial trade, shipwrecks, and more! Starting from the southwest part of the state, discover Fort Gaines on beautiful Dauphin Island, guarding ...Read More
Being outdoors in the fall, especially in Alabama, is what it’s all about: bright blue skies, sunny days, comfortable temperatures, less humidity, and warm Gulf of Mexico waters. It really is a wonderful time for exploring the best outdoor attractions and enjoying the beautiful white-sand beaches. Plan a road trip today from Mobile to Orange ...Read More
Do you love history? How about a good mystery? What if you could have both by participating in Espionage at Mobile Point? Sounds like a history buff/mystery solver’s dream come true, right?! Imagine you’re a Union spy in the summer of 1864, captured by Confederate soldiers during the famous Battle of Mobile Bay. (Think back ...Read More
School is starting soon, but that’s no reason adventures along Alabama’s Coastal Connection need to stop, especially for homeschool families. Planning your educational summer vacation in late August and September brings an excellent opportunity to save money, visit sites during a quieter time, and learn on location with your kids! Museums and Historic Sites Bring ...Read More
While many of the highlights along Alabama’s Coastal Connection take you out into the summer sunshine, sometimes you need to beat the heat with a day inside. Coastal Alabama is full of rich history and free indoor museums just waiting to be explored. Baldwin County Heritage Museum Head to Elberta to get a taste of ...Read More
Get off the beaten path this summer along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. Whether you need an extra dose of the great outdoors, avenues to dig into the past, or meaningful time together, we have an itinerary designed to help make the connections you’re looking for. Keep reading for a head start on planning the ...Read More
Plan your summer byway tour around the Commemoration of the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 3, 2019, at Fort Morgan Historic Site. This annual event provides one of the most exciting and educational opportunities to connect with the past along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. About the Battle of Mobile Bay The Battle of ...Read More