Attractions On Alabama's Beaches

With names like Triple Dog Dare, Jet Stream, and Screamin' Demon, you know some serious water slides are waiting for you at Waterville USA. This 20-acre water and amusement park delivers high-speed thrills, but you can also slow it down on a lazy river, challenge the wave pool, or channel your inner dude on a surfboard simulator. Separate children's areas include Wa Wa World, while landlubbers enjoy a wooden rollercoaster, high-speed go-karts, and an Escape House.

For kids and the young at heart, the sheer joy of jumping is multiplied at The Factory, whose indoor trampoline park covers 12,000 square feet. This climate-controlled sports and entertainment center offers much more for those who come to play, including trapezes, slides, foam pits, dodgeball, arcade games, and flight simulators.

When it's time to beat the heat, there are plenty of arcades in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach with classic and interactive games for off-the-beach fun.

Many people vacation here to enjoy our white-sand beaches, but also to bear witness to our unique coastal nature and exotic animals. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is home to over 500 exotic animals, including lions, primates, wolves, and reptiles. You can even get close and personal with animals like giraffes, lemurs, tortoises, and sloths through their popular animal encounters.

You won't know what to do first at The Wharf in Orange Beach, an official entertainment district. For starters, the Wharf is home to one of the largest Ferris wheels in the Southeast. There are also dozens of shops, excursions from the marina, and a free, nighttime laser light show. If you need a break from all that activity, sit back and enjoy live performances in the 10,000-seat Wharf Amphitheater. Wherever you find yourself on the Wharf, there's enjoyment, dining, and entertainment waiting. 

Whether you like to admire art or create your own masterpieces, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach boast several experiences for art enthusiasts. The expansive collections at The Coastal Arts Center, The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, and Sea Oat Studio feature various works from local and regional artists. When you're ready to let your creative juices flow, book a hands-on class at The Hot Shop or The Clay Studio.