Tournament Downtime Ideas
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The best thing about a sports event vacation is combining playtime both on and off the field. There’s more to a Gulf Shores and Orange Beach tournament than just swinging for the fences and playing for the gold.
Fishing for fun activities to fill your tournament downtime? No problem! Get started by checking out these four attractions on Alabama’s beaches:
The Wharf
Find an enjoyable activity for every member of the team at The Wharf, Orange Beach’s entertainment district. Thanks to its array of amenities, experience hundreds of possibilities, including family-friendly events throughout the year. Walk down Main Street and browse The Wharf’s friendly local shops, then enjoy a meal by the water at one of the many appetizing bars and restaurants. After a day full of action, take a spin on the Ferris wheel then stay until dark for the SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show.
The Factory
Rainy day at the beach? No worries! Unleash your inner child with a trip to The Factory in Gulf Shores. At The Factory, you can jump around on 12,000+ square feet of connected, world-class trampolines. But the fun doesn’t stop there! They also offer batting cages with pitching machines, foam pits, trampoline dodgeball, trampoline basketball, arcade games and so much more.
Waterville USA
Get lazy on the lazy river or ride the wave pool at Waterville USA. After a hot day on the court or field, Waterville provides a welcome respite. The 20-acre water park and amusement park located in Gulf Shores includes water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, two water playgrounds and Flowrider, a surfing simulator. The amusement park attractions include go-karts, 36 holes of miniature golf, bungee trampoline, Fun Depot kiddie rides, and a large arcade. The whole family will get a good night’s sleep after an action-packed day at Waterville.
Gulf State Park
Looking for an outdoor adventure? Take the entire team to Gulf State Park. A destination within a destination, the park is approximately 6,500 acres and features 28 miles of trails, three lakes, a modern campground, lakeside cottages, sugar-white sand beaches and one of the largest piers on the Gulf of Mexico. Spend the day fishing, kayaking, biking, hiking and soaking up the sun.
Take full advantage of all the great activities in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to make the most of your sporting event!
