There are no ifs, ands or buts about it: Along the beach byway, we’ve got the best bites, period. Our access to the freshest gulf seafood, combined with our culinary culture, has resulted in a number of award-winning chefs and restaurants calling the Alabama coast home. Below, you’ll find our guide to eating like a ...Read More
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and we have the perfect gift for the special person in your life: Plan a trip to Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway and share a romantic getaway of a lifetime. The ideas for your escape are endless, so we’re excited to share a few ideas to ...Read More
From January 12 to February 23, enjoy and learn at Bellingrath Gardens and Home for Winter Wednesdays. Bellingrath Gardens is a 65-acre Southern estate garden that features florals in bloom every day of the year.
If you’re looking for some spooky October fun, Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway has a few family-friendly events just for you.
Whether you catch your own, purchase fresh, or dine in a restaurant, it’s always a good time for seafood on Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway.
Fall is the best time to explore and discover. One of our favorite ways to do that is to set off on a friends-and-family adventure of geocaching along the Alabama Gulf Coast trails. Explore a whole new world and find hidden treasure all around you! Geocaching is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature ...Read More
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will close their current location on September 30, 2019, to begin the move to their new home. Their new Gulf Shores location, 20499 Oak Road East (Co. Rd. 6), will open in mid-November 2019. Currently, The Safari Club Restaurant is open at the new location - and everyone is raving ...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
A bubbling brook. A roaring waterfall. The surf rolling onto the sand. Research now shows that being near water really does make us happier and healthier! Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols explains the phenomenon in his bestselling book, Blue Mind: the surprising science that shows how being near, in, on, or under water can make ...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