Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
The Little Zoo That Could” is tucked away just blocks from the beach and is home to more than 300 animals including lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, macaws and more. There’s also a petting zoo, reptile house, aviary and daily animals shows in the summer. Located on Hwy. 59 Gulf Shores, Alabama
Annual National Shrimp Festival
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is held each year during the second full weekend in October. The Festival is one of the nation’s premier outdoor events featuring over 300 vendors that offer fine art, arts and crafts, a retail marketplace and of course, SHRIMP!!
Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge
The Bon Secour NWR contains 7,000 acres of wildlife habitat for migratory birds, nesting sea turtles and the endangered Alabama beach mouse. The refuge was established by Congress in 1980 to preserve the coastal dune ecosystem, to protect threatened and endangered species, to provide compatible recreational opportunities, and to serve as a living laboratory for students and scientists.
Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan is a Third System Coastal Defense Fort. It, like all the forts of the Third System, was built after the War of 1812 when Congress realized the need for stronger fortifications along the eastern and southern coastlines. The fort’s goal was to prevent any enemy forces from entering Mobile Bay.
Gulf Shores Museum
Explore new and permanent exhibits as well as seasonal programs and events. Admission is free to the public.
Gulf State Park & Pier
Consisting of 6,150 acres with two miles of sugar white sand beaches, Gulf State Park has modern camping, cottages, trails and fishing. There is also tennis, group pavilions, 18-hole golf course, 900 acre lake for fishing, swimming, and water skiing, nature programs and picnic areas. Gulf State Park’s Pier opened July 23, 2009 and is the largest pier on the Gulf of Mexico at 1540ft. The new pier has 2448 feet of fishing space available along with wheelchair accessible.
Orange Beach Festival of Art
The Orange Beach Festival of Art is held each year on the second week-end of March. Come and See Visual Arts, Fine Art and Crafts, Glass Artists, Potters, Painters, Sculptors, Watercolorist, Textile Artists, and Wood Artists. There will also be a Kid’s Art Alley and Great Festival Food.
Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum
The building that houses the Indian & Sea Museum was originally built in 1910 as a schoolhouse. It has served as a museum since 1995 and was moved to its present location in 1999.
