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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The Axe Hole
Enjoy an anger-management experience like no other- whether your friend stabbed you in the back, you wanna release your inner...
National Naval Aviation Museum
The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in the...
Hawaii Fluid Art
Embrace your artistic side! We are an art studio dedicated to providing artists of all ability levels the opportunity to...
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
The public is invited to tour the grounds and monuments, utilize the picnic area, fish from the fishing pier, and...
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...
GulfQuest-National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
With 90 interactive exhibits, simulators, theaters and displays, this museum specializes in providing hands-on experiences that inspire visitors to understand...
Mobile Medical Museum
Located in one of Mobile’s oldest homes, the Mobile Medical Museum offers exhibitions and tours that provide visitors of all...
City of Gulf Shores Public Library
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm - Building capacity is 50 - 4 computers available in the computer lab...
Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway
Our 5-star RV resort includes pull-thru sites, wifi, an indoor heated pool, a lake with waterfall, sandy beach, water slide...
The Surfside Shuttle
Check out four top Bushwacker hot spots in Orange Beach and pick which one is your favorite on The Original...
The Track Family Fun Park
The Track Recreation Center in Gulf Shores features fun for the whole family, ranging from thrill rides like the Skycoaster...
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...
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...
Fairhope Museum of History
We are located in the heart of downtown in Fairhope’s 1928 Spanish Mission-style city hall building. The museum includes the...
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.