9 Great Gulf Shores Adventures You'll Love
Our sugar white beaches and warm turquoise waters can be experienced all year round. In summer, it gets even better with warmer weather, more sunshine, and lots of outdoor adventures. Gulf Shores is the kind of place where you can relax and just enjoy being here. For those who vacation with wander lust, you're still in the right place. Here are 9 great Gulf Shores adventures you'll love. They'll take your vacation to next level!
Open Daily 9-4pm - Giraffe feeding, 10-11 am, and 2-3pm. Sloth, Lemur, and Kangaroo Adventures. (weather permitting) The Zoo is located at 20499 Oak Road East, Gulf Shores, AL. Adults $22.95, Senior (62+) & Military $19.95, Children $14.95, under 2 FREE The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is home to exotic animals, including lions, tigers, bears, macaws, reptiles, and more! It also features a domestic barn, seasonal animal encounters, and interactive animal shows during the spring and summer months.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
The visitor contact station is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST. Trails and beach access locations are open from sunrise until sunset 7 days a week. Located 50 miles due west of Pensacola, Florida, and 50 miles southeast of Mobile Alabama. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is one of 540 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Golf
Up for a round or two of golf? Check out Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club and Kiva Dunes for premier courses. Or, check out one of the many miniature golf courses like Adventure Island in Gulf Shores and Pirates Island Adventure Golf in Orange Beach.
Famous for live music, they are also home to the Hangout Music Fest in May, Pirates & Princesses Breakfast all summer long and the Oyster Cook-Off in November. Always fun with a touch of nostalgia, there's something for all ages. Games, dancing, music, contests & entertainment start early in the morning and don't stop until closing during the summer at The Hangout. The foam machine revs up and kids (even adult-sized) run amuck through an avalanche of foamy bubbles. There's a gigantic sandbox, a fire pit, a giant shaka hand, a mermaid bar, vintage lunchboxes, rubber duckies, matchbox cars, Pez containers anda 15 foot wishing wall, and hair braiding & henna tattoos. Adults mingle at the outdoor bar while grooving to live music from our outdoor stage. Big screen sports and a live DJ are daily attractions. The large one stop gift shop is an attraction itself! With 20+ fun things to do, this venue is lively and versatile, making it perfect for any occasion.
The Wharf Amphitheater is an entertainment venue unlike any other on the Gulf Coast. With a capacity of just under 10,000 seats, the Amphitheater is a host to national and regional performers throughout the year.
Fort Morgan Operated by the Alabama Historical Commission, Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 and is one of Alabama's National Historical Landmarks. The fort was active with military during The War of 1812, The American Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, and WWII. Waterville USA The best slides on the gulf coast, plus the Flowrider, Wave Pool, Lazy River, Shrimpboat Village, Roller Coaster, Nascart Go-carts, Mini Golf, House of Bounce, arcades, and more!OWA is a 520-acre destination located minutes from Alabama beaches on the Foley Beach Express. OWA's centerpiece is Tropic Falls, with 23 theme-park rides, outdoor wave pool and the region’s largest indoor water park—with convertible roof.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park Visitors to Battleship Memorial Park will be able to board the WWII South Dakota Class battleship, USS ALABAMA (BB-60) and explore 12 decks. Explore the oldest submarine on public display, USS DRUM. View over 30 rare and historic aircraft and more!Of course, every great Gulf Shores adventure starts with a stay in one of our premium vacation rentals. Reserve yours on our website or call (251) 292-3200 or email stay@coastalviewvacations.com. How soon can you get here?
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