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City in Alabama, United States
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Gulf Shores is a city in Alabama on the Gulf Coast. It has beautiful white sand beaches, but is quieter and cheaper than the Florida beaches nearby.
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Museum 9-5 daily. Fort hours vary by season. $3 for adults. $1 for children. A fort has been at this site on and off since the 1500s. The present fortification date from 1834 to WWII and played a vital part in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Historical tours are given daily in the summer.
The Zoo features many exotic animals, including lions, monkeys and bears. There is also a petting zoo, reptile house and in the summer there are daily animal shows.
Learn about Gulf Coast weather with a video on the Hurricane Hunters. Great exhibition on shrimping and fishing.
Collection of local artifacts and items that tell the area's Native American and fishing history.
A great beach for families and away from the hustle of the other beaches. Facilities are minimal and a small parking fee is charged.
A 25 acre water and fun park. It has waterslides that are for the kiddies and the daredevils. There is miniature golf, go-karts, an arcade, and small carnival rides for younger children.
Numerous courses at varying rates. Gulf State Park has an affordable course. Look up Soldiers Creek, Lost Key and Glenlakes for great courses at very fair prices. Cotton Creek and Cypress bend are both Arnold Palmer designs. Many more.
Fun for the entire family with mini golf, bumper boats, go-karts and arcade.
Great location for hiking with more than six miles of trails. Amazing beach access - worth the hike.
Take a ride on the tallest Ferris wheel in the Southeast. Great views from the top.
Family-friendly mini-golf with a fun pirate theme. Waterfalls, pirate ship and fog machine.
Splash in the water with bumper boats. Ride go-karts, play mini-golf. Dare to try the sky coaster.
Gulf style seafood, steaks, pasta, and salads. Decent prices.
Value priced sandwiches, seafood and beer on the beach. Friendly and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, bringing customers back to the days of boardwalks and piers. It can get really busy in the tourist season, but you can sit on the porch while you're waiting for a table.
Known for being owned by American singer Jimmy Buffet's sister, Lucy. Lots of activities to do while you wait to be seated, food is typical Gulf Coast cuisine.
Fun atmosphere with great boat drinks and rare beer selection, such as "Presidente" from the Dominican Republic. Has a bar and a restaurant and wide variety of food.
Public Beach area at the foot of Hwy. 59. Bright pink building - can't miss it.
Great beachfront, new bar/lounge/restaurant with large outdoor area for live entertainment. Great decor and atmosphere.
600 unit resort with 7 pools on 70 acres right on the Gulf
With locations in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, the perfect spot for swimwear and souvenirs.
Shops include Original Oyster House, Original Oyster House Trading Company, Sharkey's Arcade, Jubilee Gifts & Apparel, Ocean Eddie's, Taylors Serendipity, Cleopatra's Oasis and Blonde John's Surf, Skate & Skim.
A tradition for vacationers. Family owned since 1956.
By car
The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach areas are easily reached from Interstates 65 and 10 as well as US Hwy 98.
By boat
Boaters can reach Gulf Shores and Orange Beach via the Intracoastal Waterway. The Tennessee-Tombigbee provides a link between the Intracoastal and numerous ports in the midwest.
By car
The cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are connected by two main east-west highways. The most southern one is Highway 182 (known locally as Beach Blvd).
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