With dozens of activities and attractions in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, you're sure to find something memorable for you and the whole family. With thrilling helicopter rides to relaxing boat charters, big game fishing to bird watching and nature trails, we offer a variety of fun outdoor activities for our many sunny days in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. We even offer unique rainy day activities for the few rainy days we might encounter. From mini golf and arcades to historical sites and art centers, our area offers something for everyone. Book a place to stay directly on our site and discover local attractions near your lodging.
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Tropic Falls
Tropic Falls at OWA includes 23 theme-park rides, all-new indoor water park with a convertible roof and outdoor wave pool—all...
Historic Blakeley State Park
Historic Blakeley State Park encompasses 2,100+ acres of the largest National Register Historic Site in the eastern United States. The...
Outer Limits VR Game Room
Outer Limits gives you the unimaginable experience of VR gaming along with the full thrill rides of each game. Explore...
Orange Beach Welcome Center
Make the most of your visit to the coast with a stop at our welcome centers. Free brochures, local maps...
The Factory Gulf Shores
At The Factory, you can jump around on over 12,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines. But we are much...
Africatown Heritage House
Africatown Heritage House is a community building that houses “Clotilda: The Exhibition,” to share the long-untold story of the nation’s...
Fort Mims Historic Site
The Fort Mims historic site offers an amazing educational experience about its significant role in the history of Alabama and...
Mobile Bay Ferry
Come aboard the Mobile Bay Ferry and experience “the Gulf Coast’s most scenic drive.” Our ferries, the Fort Morgan and...
The American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA)
Founded in 1984, the American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) is dedicated to the preservation of sports art, history...
Tanger Outlet Center
The outlets have over 120 brand name and designer stores. From fashions for the entire family to accessories, footwear, gifts...
Sea Oat Studio
Visit the Sea Oat Studio today to pick up your next masterpiece. Whether you are looking for a gift for...
Downtown OWA
Inspired by Southern small towns, Downtown OWA's pedestrian-only streets are a destination for shopping, dining and entertainment—just outside the Tropic...
Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall
The Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall is available for large and small groups, corporate meetings, weddings and special events. We...
Gulf Coast Arts Alliance
The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization with the purpose of expanding the arts in Gulf Shores and...
Popular Attractions
The Wild Side of Nature
Many people vacation to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to enjoy not only our beaches, but also bear witness to our unique nature and exotic animals. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is home to over 500 exotic animals including lions, tigers, primates, wolves and reptiles. You can even get close and personal with animals like kangaroos, lemurs, snakes and sloths.
Fun and Games
Slides Rule
With names like Triple Dog Dare, Jet Stream and Screamin’ Demon, you know some serious water slides are waiting, and Waterville USA delivers with high-speed thrills. Slow it down on a lazy river, challenge the wave pool or channel your inner dude on a surfboard. Separate children’s areas include Wa Wa World, while landlubbers enjoy mini golf, a rollercoaster, go-karts and an Escape House.