Rainy-Day Activities 
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Bounce the day away at The Factory, an indoor trampoline park in Gulf Shores for kids of all ages. This family entertainment center also has arcade games, batting cages, dodgeball courts, foam pits, and climbing walls.

Fat Daddy’s Arcade in Orange Beach boasts traditional games like pinball machines and Pac-Man, and new interactive games. Earn tickets from playing and trade them in for cool prizes.

Local Tip: Hold on to your play card when the rain clears! Any unused points can be used at other Fat Daddy’s Arcade and The Track locations, including The Track in Gulf Shores.

Visit Waterville’s arcade and check out all the cool games, play a round at the Top Golf Swing Suites, knock down pins at the Splash and Strike bowling lanes, or break out of the escape house. Waterville USA operates on a seasonal schedule, so check the current calendar before visiting.

Local Tip: Only planning to play indoors? You do not need a Park Pass to enter Waterville USA’s amusement park. The arcade and Escape House cost extra, so choose what your crew wants to do before purchasing tickets.

Head to Arena the Next Level at The Wharf in Orange Beach to play an exciting round of laser tag and bazooka ball. After you've dodged lasers and bazooka balls, check out the arcade with dozens of games for even more indoor family fun to keep you entertained as you wait out the rain.

Try out the sensational VR games at Outer Limits Game Room and experience a new kind of gaming with over 30 solo and multiplayer games and rides. This fully indoor spot is an especially fun rainy-day activity for older kids and teens.

Take a day to explore all of the local shops and stores at The Wharf and pick up a few souvenirs to take home with you. Shopping is a fabulous rainy-day beach activity. When you get hungry, stop by any of the fantastic restaurants at The Wharf and grab a bite to eat.

Take an art class or browse the beautiful local artwork at the Foley Art Center. This gallery showcases pieces from over 75 regional artists, ranging from potters, painters, photographers, and crafters. From handmade jewelry and wooden creations to embroidery and glass art, you may leave this gallery with a few new pieces.  

Throw pottery in The Clay Studio or craft a blown-glass masterpiece at The Hot Shop at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. The talented artists will guide you through the process and help you create a personal piece. If you prefer to leave the art to the professionals, browse the gallery's magnificent collection of local art.

Local Tip: Don’t save glassblowing for the final day of your vacation! Your finished piece needs 24 hours to cool before you can take it home.

Learn a new art technique with Hawaii Fluid Art in Gulf Shores. Choose from experiences such as fluid art, resin beach scenes, glass painting, and resin tumblers, with options available for different ages and experience levels. It's the perfect way to create your own souvenir!

Swing, throw, kick, and sip away at Tee Off powered by Topgolf Swing Suites. This indoor dining and entertainment venue at The Wharf features golf simulators, virtual sports and games, a restaurant, and a bar.

Rain at the beach? Don’t let it wash out the fun! When the weather won’t cooperate, take the family inside to Tee Off. - Dani Shell, Owner/ Marketing Director of Tee-Off

If you're staying in an accommodation with a kitchen, try making a new recipe and impress your family with a coastal meal. Our recipe collection includes tasty cocktails, tantalizing appetizers, and favorites from local Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants.

Set inside a historic 1930s beach cottage, the Gulf Shores Museum highlights the region’s history, including an interactive “Hurricane Hunters” display. It’s a great, quiet rainy-day activity for families, snowbirds, and history lovers.

The Gulf State Park Nature Center is a living museum of native wildlife and plants and is free to visit. You’ll have the chance to get up close to some of the animals that call the park home.

Tip: Time your visit with one of the center's free, hands-on programs.

Head to nearby Foley and check out the Foley Railroad Museum and Model Train Exhibit, and learn about the history of Foley and the importance of its railroad. Make sure to visit the mesmerizing Model Trail Exhibit behind the museum. It's a great spot for little ones!

Take a quick trip to Pensacola and marvel at over 150 historic aircraft inside the National Naval Aviation Museum. This incredible museum is a great indoor activity for families and adults, and even has an IMAX Theater. 

Local Tip: All guests 18+ must present a valid REAL ID or Passport at the base entrance for entry.