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Pleasure Island offers plenty of ways to have fun on the beach. But Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and surrounding areas like Pensacola, Florida and Mobile also offer attractions that are unique, including theme parks, museums, galleries, historical sites, and parks. You can drive to Fort Morgan on the western tip of Paradise Island, see a military outpost that once guarded Mobile Bay and inspect the Civil War-era cannon and World War I gun mounts. Then take the car onto a ferry for an afternoon cruise to Dauphin Island and its Audubon bird sanctuary. This patch of land in Mobile Bay was once labeled Massacre Island after a French explorer found a large number of skeletons there in 1699. Back on the island, from spring through fall, the Minamac Wildflower Bog & Country Gardens showcases native Southern wildflowers. Or you can just have fun sliding at Waterville USA, or putt-putt your way around Pirate's Island. In Mobile, a rare World War II-era battleship, the U.S.S. Alabama, and a submarine, the U.S.S. Drum, are floating museums filled with history. And in Pensacola, the sprawling National Museum of Naval Aviation displays over 140 restored warplanes once used by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. 
Recreation - Gulf ShoresAlabama Gulf Coast Zoo 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 Located at 328 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, we dedicate ourselves to helping you realize your dream of riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Gulf State 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.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Morgan Living history demonstrations and self-guided tours.
Gulf Shores Museum See different Gulf Coast objects used to shrimp and fish, learn how hurricanes form, and the devastation they cause. Exhibits on World War II and Pilot Town.
Pirates Island Adventure Golf Two 18-hole courses among waterfalls, caves, tropical plants, a pirate ship and sea fog.
The Track Recreation Center Go-karts, bumper boats, Kids Kountry, arcade, mini-golf, skycoaster, bungee jumping and refreshment center.
Tiki Isle Mini-Golf and Batting Cages Mini-golf and batting cages.
Waterville, USA Waterpark/Amusement Park.
Recreation - Orange BeachAdventure Island Mini-golf, laser tag, paddle boats, simulators (NASCAR/ roller coaster) super and kiddie go-kart tracks, 100 arcade games. See the Volcano erupt nightly!
Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum Showcasing early exploration and settlement of the area.
Recreation - Mobile, Pensacola & other areas (day trips)Baldwin County Heritage Museum Preserving the county's rural heritage in a rambling building that resembles a turn-of-the-century barn. A working windmill and several outdoor agricultural exhibits.
Bellingrath Gardens & Home Bellingrath Gardens is in full bloom, year-round. Encompassing 65 landscaped acres in the midst of a 905-acre semi-tropical rain forest on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
Biophilia Nature Center and Native Nursery Educational, messy, on-going 20-acre ecological restoration project with carnivorous plants, wildflowers, forest, an 11-foot-long alligator, butterfly nursery, library/bookstore, native wildlife and resident biologist.
Estuarium at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Open daily. Admission charged and group rates available. Handicapped accessible. Visual displays and interactive exhibits highlight Mobile's estuary system. All ages welcome!
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Hands-on, interactive science adventure for all ages! With permanent exhibits, traveling exhibits from major science centers and the IMAX Dome experience, it's a playground for the mind!
Historic Blakeley State Park Visit the site of the last major battle of the Civil War. Enjoy 15 miles of hiking and bike trails, camping and a serene boardwalk next to the Tensaw River.
L.A. Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides. Two and a half hour adventure; $150 per person.
Landmark Tours Historic nature and whimsy tours in groups large and small.
Meaher State Park 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.
Minamac Wildflower Bog & Minamac Country Gardens From early April through September, more than 300 varieties of native Southern wildflowers bloom in this five-acre preserve.
Mobile Bay Ferry Vehicle, passenger ferry operating between Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. Daily departures every 1 1/2 hours. Call for rates and schedule.
National Museum of Naval Aviation With 291,000 square-feet of museum space on 37 acres, this is one of the world's largest aviation museums. Over 140 aircraft, from fabric-and-wood biplanes to modern jets are on display. See an exact, full size replica of a WW II light aircraft carrier. A 15-passenger, full motion flight simulator lets you experience the thrill of flying, and a breathtaking IMAX® film, The Magic of Flight, is projected onto a seven-story high screen. If all that isn't enough excitement, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerobatic performance team is based here. During the summer season, they often can be seen practicing around 8:30 a.m. from an area adjacent to the museum. (The Blue Angels sometimes fly within site of local beaches too). Open 9 AM to 5 PM daily. The best part: the museum admission is free.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park Features the battleship U.S.S. Alabama, the diesel-engine submarine U.S.S. Drum, military aircraft, battle tanks, an audiovisual theater, concessions and a gift shop.
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Protects 3,000 acres of coastal habitats and wetlands, including an estuary. Interpretive Center houses indoor exhibits and a live animal room.
Wildland Expeditions! See alligators, eagles and other swamp wildlife. Two hour guided boat tour into the Mobile Delta-Swamps. Tours at 8:00a.m. 10:00a.m. & 2:00p.m. |
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