Screaming crowds, showers of beads and Moon Pies, along with floats accompanied by marching bands, can only mean one thing: Mardi Gras has arrived! More than just a day, Mardi Gras is a season of revelry before the Christian season of Lent, a time of fasting and penitence. This year’s celebration culminates on Mardi Gras ...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
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
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
Relaxing on the pristine white sandy beaches or sampling some of the finest seafood cuisine are certainly some of the key reasons why Gulf Shores is such an attractive destination. However, you may not be familiar with Alabama’s coastline being an historic hub primarily due to the location of the “Guardian of the Bay,” also ...Read More
When was the last time you set out to explore the back roads or coastal highways of the Alabama Gulf Coast? If you’ve never done it, you’re missing out on some of the most scenic and historic sites in the southeast. You may have come to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach for the white-sand beaches, ...Read More
History buffs, we’re calling your name. It’s once again time for tours by twilight at Fort Morgan, just west of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The historic fortification, also known as the Guardian of Mobile Bay, hosts thousands of visitors each June and July for this fascinating step back in time. Held every Tuesday from 7 to ...Read More
October is an ideal month to enjoy the great outdoors in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Mild temperatures hovering around 75 degrees make this a great time of year for hiking and exploring the trails, nature preserves and historic sites on the Gulf Coast. The Gulf State Park offers 7.8 miles of natural scenery along ...Read More
If you’ve never seen a fireworks display over the water, don’t miss the City of Gulf Shores’ Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza. With views from any public beach in Gulf Shores, the annual event provides a colorful, patriotic salute to the nation’s independence. Bring a blanket and find a spot on the sand for one ...Read More
As the temperatures start to rise and the flowers start to bloom, we have plenty of fun ways for families to enjoy the outdoors. Appreciate Art The Orange Beach Festival of Art takes place March 10 & 11 with more than 90 artists participating. The festival, located at the Orange Beach Art Center, offers a Kids Art ...Read More