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Visit historic Dauphin Island for beaches, the Estuarium, fort tours, and peaceful nature, perfect for a family road trip or weekend getaway! 🏝️
👉 Learn more attractions: https://bit.ly/ALCoatalConnectionAttractions
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Visit historic Dauphin Island for beaches, the Estuarium, fort tours, and peaceful nature, perfect for a family road trip or weekend getaway! 🏝️
👉 Learn more attractions: https://bit.ly/ALCoatalConnectionAttractions
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #FoleyAlabama #AlabamaGulfCoast
Here are two bike trails you have to try while you`re discovering the coastal byway!
🌿 Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail at the Gulf State Park:
over 20+ miles of paved and natural trails winding through wetlands and coastal forests. Expect beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, and maybe even a little wildlife spotting along the way.
🌅 Eastern Shore Trail in Baldwin County:
Cruise along Mobile Bay through Daphne, Fairhope, and Spanish Fort with stunning bay views, wetlands, and plenty of photo-worthy stops.
#ALCoastalConnection #ScenicByway #AlabamaGulfCoast
Here are two bike trails you have to try while you`re discovering the coastal byway!
🌿 Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail at the Gulf State Park:
over 20+ miles of paved and natural trails winding through wetlands and coastal forests. Expect beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, and maybe even a little wildlife spotting along the way.
🌅 Eastern Shore Trail in Baldwin County:
Cruise along Mobile Bay through Daphne, Fairhope, and Spanish Fort with stunning bay views, wetlands, and plenty of photo-worthy stops.
#ALCoastalConnection #ScenicByway #AlabamaGulfCoast
🚂 Step back in time at the City of Foley Depot Museum and Model Train Exhibit!
Housed inside Foley’s original Louisville & Nashville Railroad depot (built in 1909), this museum offers a fascinating look at the city’s past, and how the railroad helped shape Foley and Baldwin County.
💡 Pro-Tip: Don’t miss the detailed model train exhibit while you’re there!
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #FoleyAlabama #AlabamaGulfCoast
🚂 Step back in time at the City of Foley Depot Museum and Model Train Exhibit!
Housed inside Foley’s original Louisville & Nashville Railroad depot (built in 1909), this museum offers a fascinating look at the city’s past, and how the railroad helped shape Foley and Baldwin County.
💡 Pro-Tip: Don’t miss the detailed model train exhibit while you’re there!
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #FoleyAlabama #AlabamaGulfCoast
Gardens, history, and hidden gems? This is what the Alabama Coastal Connection has to offer!
From the breathtaking blooms at Bellingrath Gardens & Home to fascinating local museums in Foley and Fairhope, there’s something for every kind of explorer along the byway! 🌺🏛️
👉 See the full list of stops: https://bit.ly/ALCoatalConnectionAttractions
Gardens, history, and hidden gems? This is what the Alabama Coastal Connection has to offer!
From the breathtaking blooms at Bellingrath Gardens & Home to fascinating local museums in Foley and Fairhope, there’s something for every kind of explorer along the byway! 🌺🏛️
👉 See the full list of stops: https://bit.ly/ALCoatalConnectionAttractions
From fresh seafood to local favorites, Alabama’s Coastal Connection has a food scene worth the road trip. 🍔
Whether you’re craving shrimp, oysters, or Southern classics, there’s a tasty stop around every bend!
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #foodie
From fresh seafood to local favorites, Alabama’s Coastal Connection has a food scene worth the road trip. 🍔
Whether you’re craving shrimp, oysters, or Southern classics, there’s a tasty stop around every bend!
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #foodie
🎨 Calling all art lovers! March is packed with creativity along Alabama’s coast. Three weekends, three must-visit art festivals:
🖌️ Ballyhoo Festival
📅 March 7-8, 2026
📍 Gulf Shores
🎨 Orange Beach Festival of Art
📅 March 14-15, 2026
📍 Orange Beach
🖼️ Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
📅 March 20-22, 2026
📍 Fairhope
From paintings and pottery to jewelry and more, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a spring weekend filled with art, sunshine, and coastal vibes.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #festival
🎨 Calling all art lovers! March is packed with creativity along Alabama’s coast. Three weekends, three must-visit art festivals:
🖌️ Ballyhoo Festival
📅 March 7-8, 2026
📍 Gulf Shores
🎨 Orange Beach Festival of Art
📅 March 14-15, 2026
📍 Orange Beach
🖼️ Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
📅 March 20-22, 2026
📍 Fairhope
From paintings and pottery to jewelry and more, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a spring weekend filled with art, sunshine, and coastal vibes.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #festival
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, located in Fairhope, is one of the byway’s many opportunities to learn about protected habitats. 🌱
Weeks Bay comprises 9,317 acres consisting of hardwood forests, salt and freshwater marshes, submerged aquatic vegetation and bog habitats.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #ScenicByway #FairhopeAL
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, located in Fairhope, is one of the byway’s many opportunities to learn about protected habitats. 🌱
Weeks Bay comprises 9,317 acres consisting of hardwood forests, salt and freshwater marshes, submerged aquatic vegetation and bog habitats.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #ScenicByway #FairhopeAL
Love history? 🚗 Take a scenic day trip along Alabama’s Coastal Connection and dive into the stories of the past, from the cradle of the Louisiana Territory to iconic Civil War forts.
Stand where history happened, hear the echoes of “Damn the torpedoes!” at Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan, and experience living history through museums, reenactments, and more.
#AlabamasCoastalConnection #CivilWarHistory #AlabamaGulfCoast
Love history? 🚗 Take a scenic day trip along Alabama’s Coastal Connection and dive into the stories of the past, from the cradle of the Louisiana Territory to iconic Civil War forts.
Stand where history happened, hear the echoes of “Damn the torpedoes!” at Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan, and experience living history through museums, reenactments, and more.
#AlabamasCoastalConnection #CivilWarHistory #AlabamaGulfCoast
Start your morning with pastries or beignets ☕️, lunch by the water with fresh Gulf seafood 🍤, and finish dinner with a local catch straight off the boat.
From cozy cafés and fusion kitchens to hot-off-the-grill local spots, this byway food itinerary has something for every craving.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #FoodTrails
Start your morning with pastries or beignets ☕️, lunch by the water with fresh Gulf seafood 🍤, and finish dinner with a local catch straight off the boat.
From cozy cafés and fusion kitchens to hot-off-the-grill local spots, this byway food itinerary has something for every craving.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #FoodTrails
Meet Fred. A true local on the Alabama Gulf Coast! Explore the scenic byway and meet local wildlife along the way.
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Meet Fred. A true local on the Alabama Gulf Coast! Explore the scenic byway and meet local wildlife along the way.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #ScenicByway #AlabamaGulfCoast
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is home to some of Alabama’s last untouched coastal habitats. With four scenic trails to choose from, it’s an easy way to experience nature up close.
The popular Jeff Friend Trail was recently renovated with a smoother trail surface and improved boardwalk, making it more accessible than ever.
📸 : Christopher Lau
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #ScenicByway
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is home to some of Alabama’s last untouched coastal habitats. With four scenic trails to choose from, it’s an easy way to experience nature up close.
The popular Jeff Friend Trail was recently renovated with a smoother trail surface and improved boardwalk, making it more accessible than ever.
📸 : Christopher Lau
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #AlabamaGulfCoast #ScenicByway
Craving a road trip and delicious eats?🍴 The Scenic Byway is the perfect food adventure!
Whether you take a day or a long weekend, you’ll find hidden gems and local favorites from fresh pastries on Dauphin Island to chef-crafted lunch spots and waterfront dinner classics on Alabama`s Beaches.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #FoodTrails #AlabamaGulfCoast
Craving a road trip and delicious eats?🍴 The Scenic Byway is the perfect food adventure!
Whether you take a day or a long weekend, you’ll find hidden gems and local favorites from fresh pastries on Dauphin Island to chef-crafted lunch spots and waterfront dinner classics on Alabama`s Beaches.
#AlabamaCoastalConnection #FoodTrails #AlabamaGulfCoast