Fun Family Activities

You’re bound to hit the beach a few times during your visit. While playing in the sand, take a lesson from the pros at Sand Castle University and learn how to craft the perfect sculptures. All ages and skill levels are welcome to this unique experience that helps everyone become an expert in this beach pastime. Sand Castle University will provide all the equipment and expertise needed. Hop out of your beach chair and dig your hands and feet into the sand!

Biking is a popular pastime for everyone visiting our area and is an ideal activity for the whole family. Gulf State Park features more than 28 miles of award-winning paved trails that run throughout both beach towns, offering fantastic views. From the beach to the woods, you’ll explore areas off the beaten path when you ride your bike there. You can rent bikes for free with the park's bike share program or bring your own. Grab the family and hit the trails!

Historic Fort Morgan is the place to bring your crew if you have a history buff in your family or kids who love to explore. This third-system masonry fort was built in 1834 and played an important role in several wars, including the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War. Your family will love checking out the barracks, tunnels, bowyer, and more of the fort’s features. Get ready to travel back in time when you discover this historic spot.

Whether your family is competitive or just loves to play, they’ll have a blast at Fat Daddy’s. This giant arcade has over 80 games, including traditional arcade favorites, claw machines, shooting and racing games, dueling basketball hoops, interactive action games, and lots more. It’s a fantastic spot to cool off during the warmer months or escape the rain.

Create family memories that will live forever by taking a dolphin cruise. The guide of your excursion will take you and your family to spots where these friendly creatures hang out. They’ll also tell you all about the behaviors and habits of the dolphins that live on the Gulf Coast. You’ll watch as the dolphins pop out of the water to say hello. Be sure to take your phone or camera so you can snap some pictures!

Get wet and wild at Waterville USA. This family-friendly attraction has been a destination staple for almost 40 years. Waterville boasts a vast waterpark, a mini golf course, go-karts, escape rooms, and an impressive arcade with a Top Golf simulator and bowling lanes. Inside the waterpark, you’ll find thrilling slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, water playgrounds, and a surf simulator, the perfect ways to keep cool during the summer.

The Track Family Fun Park is a staple for many visitors who come to Alabama’s Beaches because there is fun for all ages! Here you’ll find thrill rides like the Skycoaster and Spinning Coaster as well as family-favorite activities like mini-golf, bumper boats, and an arcade. The Track’s most popular attraction is its multi-level go-kart track, where drivers race up three-and-a-half stories and circle back down again, ending with an exciting drop! Whether you’re looking for hair-raising excitement or classic family fun, you’ll find it at The Track.