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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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...
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...
Alligator Alley
See over 450 alligators from hatchlings to mature adults, relaxing, sunbathing, courting, and nesting in their natural environment with an...
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...
South Baldwin Community Theatre
The South Baldwin Community Theatre (SBCT) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1972 by the late Father Anthony...
CMX Pinnacle 14 Theatres
Featuring 14 auditoriums with wall-to-wall screens, Pinnacle 14 offers true stadium seating, Dolby digital surround sound, five RealD 3D theaters...
The Clay Studio at The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
The Clay Studio is located on the beautiful grounds of the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. Resident ceramics artist...
Sand Castle University
Sand Castle University specializes in teaching the tricks to build awesome sand castles! We are a mobile business that comes...
The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
The Alabama Aquarium, formerly known as the Estuarium, will give you a hands-on learning experience exploring the habitats of coastal...
The Wharf in Orange Beach
The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family-friendly events throughout the year, including the nightly SPECTRA Laser...
Hawaii Fluid Art
Embrace your artistic side! We are an art studio dedicated to providing artists of all ability levels the opportunity to...
City of Foley Depot Museum and Model Train Exhibit
This museum is located in the Louisville and Nashville railroad depot that was built in Foley in 1909. In the...
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
We represent the grassroots of our society by providing a place for visitors to experience the heritage and share the...
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
This public research and education facility encompasses over 9,000 acres of protected estuarine habitats bordering Weeks Bay and Fish 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.