GULF SHORES VACATIONS
Sparkling emerald green water, white sandy beaches, the sound of waves
gently lapping upon the shore - this great beach getaway is closer than you
think! Gulf Shores, with its miles of sugar white beaches along the
Alabama coast on the Gulf of Mexico has so much to offer your family this
summer.
Many of the Gulf Shore Beaches have public beach access: Gulf State Park
Beach Pavilion, Gulf State Park Picnic Area, and Gulf Shores Public Beach.
Orange Beach and Perdido Beach are great nearby beaches that you may
also want to visit during your vacation.
Gulf Shores with its nine signature golf courses, is quickly becoming one of
America's top golf vacation destinations. The Gulf State Park Golf Course is
fun for children as well as adults. Alligators, aquatic birds and other wildlife
can be seen here. The Gulf Shores area has many historic sites, deep-sea
fishing, a variety of restaurants, great lodging and wonderful shops.
GULF SHORE ATTRACTIONS
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - Explore the natural habitats of more than 250
animals. Elevated viewing decks allow you to view up close everything from
alligators to zebras, lions, tigers, bears, & giraffes - plus a reptile house,
aviary, petting zoo and gift shop.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Center - Premier hands-on science & family fun
museum. View nationally prestigious traveling exhibits, IMAX films.
Waterville USA, Inc. - Water park with amusement park rides. The entire
family will have lots of fun here.
SanRoc Cay – This marina, restaurant and shopping area is a lovely place
to spend some time in nearby Orange Beach. Four restaurants, numerous
interesting shops, art galleries. Watch fishing charters as they come in with
their catches. View local wildlife.
The Track - Family recreation - Go-Kart tracks, bumper boats, bungee
jumping, SkyCoaster flights, Kids Country rides, arcade and much more.
Adventure Island – Located in nearby Orange Beach - Go-Karts, miniature
golf, laser tag, trampoline, bungee, paddle boats, video games, &
concessions.
Bellingrath Gardens & Home - 65 landscaped acres in a 905-acre semi-
tropical rain forest. Lushly landscaped garden and home with charm and
beauty of the Old South.
Biophilla Nature Center - 20-acre ecological restoration project with
carnivorous plants, wildflowers, forest, and 11-foot long alligator, butterfly
nursery and native wildlife.
Bon Secour Natl. Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife refuge with 4-5 miles of hiking
trails and beach access. Open from sunrise to sunset.
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion - Built in 1855, this grand Gulf Coast antebellum 22-
room mansion has been magnificently restored with period furnishings,
artwork and décor.
Fort Morgan - Civil War history with a beach and a view. Remains of Fort
Morgan - one of the two forts that protected Mobile during the Battle of
Mobile Bay. A museum offers displays of Civil War artifacts and tours reveal
the history of the fort.
Estuarium Sea Lab – On nearby Dauphin Island - public aquarium of the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab - Alabama's marine education and research
center.
Gulf Islands National Seashore - Stretches 150 miles from Cat Island in MS
to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in FL – many snowy-white beaches,
sparkling emerald green waters, fertile coastal marshes, & dense maritime
forests.
Gulf State Park - 6000 acres with 2.5 miles of preserved beaches. Inland,
900-acre Lake Shelby hosts fishermen, boaters, skiers & swimmers;
nearby nature trails wind through the wooded land. Gulf-side public pavilion,
fishing pier, & boat ramps.
Mobile Bay Ferry - Vehicle/passenger ferry operating between Dauphin
Island and Fort Morgan - departs every 90 minutes.
Riveria Centre Factory Stores - Riviera Centre Factory Stores is one of the
largest outlet shopping centers in the country - Famous designer names.
Kayak Safari - Nearby Orange Beach - Enjoy nature at its finest and explore
the islands where Pirates once plundered! Tours and rentals available.
GULF SHORES LODGING
Lodging – There are many great places to stay in Gulf Shores and Orange
Beach during your summer vacation. Whether you prefer a hotel, motel,
condo or beachside cottage, you are sure find what you want here. Several
of these have been listed below:
1. Best Western
2. Youngs By the Sea
3. Hilton Garden Inn – Orange Beach
4. Comfort Inn
5. Holiday Inn Express – Orange Beach
6. Silver Beach Condos
7. Emerald Key Condos
8. Island Royale Condos
9. Regency Isle Condos
10. Sapphire Beach Condos
Whether you prefer lying in the sun, building sandcastles, surfing, fishing, or
touring one of the area’s amusement parks, you are sure to find plenty of
entertainment for the entire family during your visit to Gulf Shores.
Sparkling emerald green water, white sandy beaches, the sound of waves
gently lapping upon the shore - this great beach getaway is closer than you
think! Gulf Shores, with its miles of sugar white beaches along the
Alabama coast on the Gulf of Mexico has so much to offer your family this
summer.
Many of the Gulf Shore Beaches have public beach access: Gulf State Park
Beach Pavilion, Gulf State Park Picnic Area, and Gulf Shores Public Beach.
Orange Beach and Perdido Beach are great nearby beaches that you may
also want to visit during your vacation.
Gulf Shores with its nine signature golf courses, is quickly becoming one of
America's top golf vacation destinations. The Gulf State Park Golf Course is
fun for children as well as adults. Alligators, aquatic birds and other wildlife
can be seen here. The Gulf Shores area has many historic sites, deep-sea
fishing, a variety of restaurants, great lodging and wonderful shops.
GULF SHORE ATTRACTIONS
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - Explore the natural habitats of more than 250
animals. Elevated viewing decks allow you to view up close everything from
alligators to zebras, lions, tigers, bears, & giraffes - plus a reptile house,
aviary, petting zoo and gift shop.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Center - Premier hands-on science & family fun
museum. View nationally prestigious traveling exhibits, IMAX films.
Waterville USA, Inc. - Water park with amusement park rides. The entire
family will have lots of fun here.
SanRoc Cay – This marina, restaurant and shopping area is a lovely place
to spend some time in nearby Orange Beach. Four restaurants, numerous
interesting shops, art galleries. Watch fishing charters as they come in with
their catches. View local wildlife.
The Track - Family recreation - Go-Kart tracks, bumper boats, bungee
jumping, SkyCoaster flights, Kids Country rides, arcade and much more.
Adventure Island – Located in nearby Orange Beach - Go-Karts, miniature
golf, laser tag, trampoline, bungee, paddle boats, video games, &
concessions.
Bellingrath Gardens & Home - 65 landscaped acres in a 905-acre semi-
tropical rain forest. Lushly landscaped garden and home with charm and
beauty of the Old South.
Biophilla Nature Center - 20-acre ecological restoration project with
carnivorous plants, wildflowers, forest, and 11-foot long alligator, butterfly
nursery and native wildlife.
Bon Secour Natl. Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife refuge with 4-5 miles of hiking
trails and beach access. Open from sunrise to sunset.
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion - Built in 1855, this grand Gulf Coast antebellum 22-
room mansion has been magnificently restored with period furnishings,
artwork and décor.
Fort Morgan - Civil War history with a beach and a view. Remains of Fort
Morgan - one of the two forts that protected Mobile during the Battle of
Mobile Bay. A museum offers displays of Civil War artifacts and tours reveal
the history of the fort.
Estuarium Sea Lab – On nearby Dauphin Island - public aquarium of the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab - Alabama's marine education and research
center.
Gulf Islands National Seashore - Stretches 150 miles from Cat Island in MS
to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in FL – many snowy-white beaches,
sparkling emerald green waters, fertile coastal marshes, & dense maritime
forests.
Gulf State Park - 6000 acres with 2.5 miles of preserved beaches. Inland,
900-acre Lake Shelby hosts fishermen, boaters, skiers & swimmers;
nearby nature trails wind through the wooded land. Gulf-side public pavilion,
fishing pier, & boat ramps.
Mobile Bay Ferry - Vehicle/passenger ferry operating between Dauphin
Island and Fort Morgan - departs every 90 minutes.
Riveria Centre Factory Stores - Riviera Centre Factory Stores is one of the
largest outlet shopping centers in the country - Famous designer names.
Kayak Safari - Nearby Orange Beach - Enjoy nature at its finest and explore
the islands where Pirates once plundered! Tours and rentals available.
GULF SHORES LODGING
Lodging – There are many great places to stay in Gulf Shores and Orange
Beach during your summer vacation. Whether you prefer a hotel, motel,
condo or beachside cottage, you are sure find what you want here. Several
of these have been listed below:
1. Best Western
2. Youngs By the Sea
3. Hilton Garden Inn – Orange Beach
4. Comfort Inn
5. Holiday Inn Express – Orange Beach
6. Silver Beach Condos
7. Emerald Key Condos
8. Island Royale Condos
9. Regency Isle Condos
10. Sapphire Beach Condos
Whether you prefer lying in the sun, building sandcastles, surfing, fishing, or
touring one of the area’s amusement parks, you are sure to find plenty of
entertainment for the entire family during your visit to Gulf Shores.
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