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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Flight Works Alabama
Spearheaded by Airbus and the State of Alabama, Flight Works Alabama is a comprehensive aerospace exhibition and education center, now...
Gulf Coast Arts Alliance
The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization with the purpose of expanding the arts in Gulf Shores and...
The Susan N. McCollough Gallery and Studio
Welcome to The Susan N. McCollough Fine Art Gallery and Studio. Here you will find the work of artist Susan...
Wisdom Harbour Studios and General Store
Andy Andrews, New York Times Bestselling Author, as well as the Gulf Coast’s favorite resident author, invites you to visit...
The Axe Hole
Enjoy an anger-management experience like no other- whether your friend stabbed you in the back, you wanna release your inner...
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Gulf State Park's Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals that are native to the Gulf Coast...
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Come experience Bellingrath Gardens and Home, the naturally breathtaking historic manor home and pleasure gardens located in southern Mobile County...
History Museum of Mobile
The History Museum of Mobile is where Mobile’s story begins! Four sites - the History Museum of Mobile, Clotilda: The...
Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan is a Third System masonry fort built between 1819 and 1833. The fort was named after Revolutionary War...
Historic Blakeley State Park
Historic Blakeley State Park encompasses 2,100+ acres of the largest National Register Historic Site in the eastern United States. The...
Ferris Wheel at The Wharf
It's a landmark for every Gulf Coast beach vacation. Day or night, that first glimpse of The Wharf's Ferris wheel...
Gulf Shores Museum
This local history museum tells the stories of our coastal town, its people, their lives and their livelihood. You can...
Paint Art Live
Paint Art Live is the Eastern Shore and Gulf Coast’s premiere “on the gogh” paint party studio! Our traveling studio...
The Track Family Fun Park
The Track Recreation Center in Gulf Shores features fun for the whole family, ranging from thrill rides like the Skycoaster...
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.