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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Fort Gaines Historic Site
The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Today, the...
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...
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...
Waterville USA
Since 1986, Waterville USA has been the ultimate in family fun. We are a seasonal 20-acre water park and amusement...
The Hot Shop at The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Since 2009, The Hot Shop has been Alabama’s premier hot glass blowing facility. We are an open facility so feel...
Arena the Next Level
Come experience the thrills and exhilaration at Arena the Next Level! Located at The Wharf in Orange Beach, we are...
Mobile Museum of Art
The Mobile Museum of Art is the largest art museum along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Tampa. We...
The Holmes Medical Museum
At The Holmes Medical Museum, learn how far science and the medical field have progressed by exploring the first hospital...
XIT Escape Room
XIT Escape Room is the premier live escape game in Gulf Shores. With four different themed escape rooms, you are...
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Nestled on four acres facing beautiful Wolf Bay we offer a waterfront art experience for everyone as well as a...
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...
Oak Hollow Farm
Over 300 acres of rolling pastures and 100 year old oak trees make this historic property a beautiful destination for...
University of South Alabama Archaeology Museum
The museum showcases artifacts from the Gulf Coast and covers over 12,000 years of prehistory and history. Artifacts are contextualized...
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...
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.