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Attractions in Gulf Shores
Adventure Island
24559 Perdido Beach Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 974-1500
Mini-golf, laser tag, paddle and bumper boats, simulators (NASCAR/ roller coaster) super and kiddie go-kart tracks, 100 arcade games. The Volcano erupts nightly.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-5731
Explore the natural habitats of more than 250 animals. Elevated viewing decks offer close-up viewing of everything from alligators to giraffes, plus Reptile House, Aviary, Petting Zoo, Gift Shop, Concessions, shaded picnic area.
American Dream Cycle
328 East Beach Boulevard
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-8688
Toll Free: (877) DRM-RIDE
Located at 328 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores is dedicated to helping visitors realize their dream of riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Audubon Sanctuary on Dauphin Island
109 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-2120
The sanctuary consists of 164 acres of maritime forest. Multiple walking trails provide miles of habitat for neotropical migrants.
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
25521 Highway 98
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8375
Preserving the county's rural heritage in a rambling building that resembles a turn-of-the-century barn. Includes a working windmill and several outdoor agricultural exhibits.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Rd
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 973-2217
Toll Free: (800) 247-8420
A 65 acre lushly landscaped garden and museum home displays the charm and beauty of the Old South. Located on tranquil Fowl River.
Bon Secour Nat'l Wildlife Refuge
12295 State Hwy. 180
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Office hours: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
(251) 540-7720
Refuge has 4-5 miles of hiking trails and beach access. Open from sunrise to sunset.
CJ Watersports, Inc.
328 East Beach Boulevard
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-3599
Ride the waves on a Kawasaki Jet Ski, parasail or paddle the surf in an ocean kayak.
Claude Peteet Mariculture Center/Marine Resources Division
21055 Mildred Casey Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-7576
By appointment only. The center conducts studies that enhance understanding of the life history of red snapper and oysters.
The Estuarium at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-7500
Open daily. Admission charged and group rates available. Handicapped accessible. Visual displays and interactive exhibits highlight Mobile's estuary system.
Fort Gaines Historic Site
51 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-6992
Open seven days a week.
Fort Morgan
51 State Highway 180 West
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 540-7125
Living history demonstrations and self-guided tours.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
65 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36633
(251) 208-6883
Toll Free: (877) 625-4FUN
Hands-on, interactive science adventure for all ages! With permanent exhibits, traveling exhibits from major science centers and the IMAX Dome experience.
Gulf Shores Amusement Park
104 West Beach Boulevard
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 948-6511
Rides, go-carts, and arcade games.
Gulf Shores Museum
244 West 19th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 967-4733
See different Gulf Coast objects used to shrimp and fish. Learn how hurricanes form, and the devastation they cause. Special exhibits are Fishing the Lagoon & Pilot Town and the Hurricane of 1906.
Gulf State Park
20115 State Hwy 135
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-7275
Toll Free: (800) ALA-PARK
This Gulf Coast gem boasts 6,000 acres of land with 2.5 miles of beach, fresh water lake, nature trails, and beach pavilion.
Historic Blakeley State Park
33707 State Hwy. 225
Spanish Fort, AL 36577-7279
(251) 626-0798
Visit the site of the last major battle of the Civil War. Enjoy 10 1/2 miles of hiking and bike trails, camping and a serene boardwalk next to the Tensaw River.
LA Watersports
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 948-7433
Pontoon boats, waverunners, kayaks, parasail, aqua trampolines and Dolphin tours.
Meaher State Park
5200 Battleship Parkway US 98
Spanish Fort, AL 36577
(251) 626-5529
Situated in the wetlands of Mobile Bay, this 1,327-acre park features two self-guided nature trails that highlight the flora & fauna of this unique area.
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