Gulf Shores
Once you've just traveled far enough, you'll come to a
scenic hideaway that offers the perfect mix of silence and peace. Everything quiets.
Nature speaks. And gulls swing from an invisible thread in the sky. They see you.
Motionless on the sand. Your eyes closed. Breathing and dreaming.
The 32 mile stretch of sugar-white shoreline
offers plenty of space in which to dispose of plenty of thoughts.
It’s summertime and the living is easy for visitors to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Choose from
varied activities and events and do as much or as little as you want, be as active or relaxed — it’s your
choice.
Fishing from one of 100+ boats in the Orange Beach charter fleet is a treat for anglers.
Equipment and licenses are included in the charter price.
Tee-it-up at one of the many area golf courses and enjoy a round of golf to challenge any skill
level. Many courses have reduced rates for mid-to-late afternoon play.
Water-sports enthusiasts can skim the waves and explore the coves and bayous on a rented
watercraft or get a birds-eye view of the beach by parasailing through the summer sky. Kayaking and
canoeing through secluded waterways offer an intimate and peaceful look at nature.
Spend a lazy afternoon observing cloud formations from the deck of a sailing charter and wave
to the seagulls and pelicans as they come gliding by. Experience why children of all ages consider
dolphin cruises a magical experience. Dinner cruises, complete with gourmet food and moonlight, are
available for a romantic way to end the day.
Fort Morgan is 22 miles to the west. The history of Fort
Morgan covers the time
periods from the War of 1812 until World War II.
The present brick structure of the fort was completed in
1834. More extensive concrete cannon platforms were
completed from 1898 to 1905. Fort Morgan is best
known for the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War
in August 1864, where Federal Admiral David Farragut
gave us the immortal phrase, "Damn the torpedoes!
Full speed ahead!"
The Museum of Naval Aviation, just minutes away in Pensacola, FL., is
renowned for their historical Naval Aviation aircraft, IMAX theatre and home
of the "Blue Angels."!
The U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
features
the Battleship U.S.S.
Alabama, the Submarine
U.S.S. Drum, military
aircraft and equipment, and an
audiovisual theater.
For the kids, Adventure Island offers
Miniature golf, laser tag, Gas Station Kiddie Ride,
paddle boats, roller coaster simulator, NASCAR
simulator, 100 arcade games and go-cart super track.
See volcano erupt nightly!
The Track Recreation Center has
go karts, bumper boats,
Kids Kountry, arcade,
miniature golf, and thrill rides.
Or Focus your spyglass
on Pirate's Island and
discover a bounty of
fun in swashbuckling
rounds of adventure
golf. Putt around
ancient graveyards,
old shipwrecks, and historical markers of Jean Lafitte
and Blackbeard on two exciting 18 hole courses. Your whole crew will be
sure to enjoy the exotic island atmosphere with
cascading waterfalls, mysterious caves, sea fog, and
the lush tropical atmosphere.
On that rare rainy day, visit the Gulf Shores Museum and learn about local culture, see the
“phenomena of a hurricane” through photos and take a virtual ride with the Hurricane Hunters. Explore
the variety of Alabama gardens right out the museum’s back door. The Orange Beach Indian & Sea
Museum showcases early exploration and settlement of the area and chronicles its days as a fishing
community.
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