5 Ways to Entertain Your Teen Athletes
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Turn off the electronics, and get your teen excited to be on the Alabama Gulf Coast!
Teens can be tricky. We get it. As parents on staff at Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events, we can relate to kids just wanting to stare at their phones or learn the latest TikTok trends throughout their entire vacation.
We are here to tell you – THERE IS HOPE!
We’ve outlined a few teen-worthy excursions below that are sure to score you some brownie points, and as a bonus, you’ll enjoy these activities, too!
1. The Factory in Gulf Shores
Take the excitement indoors and visit The Factory. Get your teenager’s heart pounding with 12,000+ feet of trampolines, batting cages with pitching machines, foam pits, trampoline dodgeball, trampoline basketball and arcade games. Try your hand at the indoor climbing walls. Don’t worry if you’ve never climbed before! The friendly staff will show you the ropes. It’s a wonderfully energetic way to get teens off their electronics on a rainy day (or a sunny one).
2. The Wharf in Orange Beach
The Wharf in Orange Beach offers the latest shopping trends with upscale boutiques and hip coffee shops. This entertainment district provides a fun place for your teenagers to shop, enjoy the challenge of breakout rooms, and ride the brightly lit Ferris wheel. Stay into the night for an unforgettable SPECTRA Laser Light Experience that lights up Main Street.
3. Waterville USA in Gulf Shores
Waterville USA is a 20-acre water park in Gulf Shores that is open seasonally. Your crew can test their limits on the 55-foot-tall slides or chill in Cabana Cove. Help them capture great content for their Instagram feed as they learn and conquer the Flowrider, an endless wave for riding the surf.
4. Visit Gulf State Park
For outdoor lovers, the Gulf State Park is the perfect place to spend the day! With 2,448 ft. of fishing space, the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier is the largest pier in the Gulf of Mexico. The pier also features the Angler Academy For fishing novices interested in learning more. Other activities within the park include kayaking, biking trails, a learning center and more!
5. Spend a Day at the Beach
On the Alabama Gulf Coast, you can’t go wrong with some fun in the Sun! Spend a day with your teen athletes on our white, sandy beaches. Bring a boogie board and pack a lunch- they’ll be entertained for hours! (Hint: This is also the perfect budget-friendly option for parents and coaches.)
Now that you know of a few teen-worthy activities that are guaranteed to make you look like the raddest parent or coach on the block, you can rest assured your athletes will have a great time on the Alabama Gulf Coast. With exciting thrills and cool chills, it’s easy to find plenty for them to do and experience!
