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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The Surfside Shuttle
Check out four top Bushwacker hot spots in Orange Beach and pick which one is your favorite on The Original...
Colonial Fort Conde
The original Fort Condé was built in 1723 by French explorers. Under various colonial powers, it went by different names...
The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
The Alabama Aquarium, formerly known as the Estuarium, will give you a hands-on learning experience exploring the habitats of coastal...
Fort Mims Historic Site
The Fort Mims historic site offers an amazing educational experience about its significant role in the history of Alabama and...
Orange Beach History Museum
The building that houses the Orange Beach History Museum was originally built in 1910 as a schoolhouse. It has served...
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Get ready for a wild adventure at the New Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. The 25-acre ZAA-accredited U.S. Zoo provides a...
Swift-Coles Historic Home
Swift-Coles Historic Home is a beautiful historic site opened to the public for historic tours as well as a premiere...
Paradise Pedals
Locally owned and operated out of Gulf Shores! We're the best in our field, and it's all thanks to the...
Hammock Time Tiki Tours
Come aboard our spacious 40' pontoon boat, equipped with 2 double hammocks, a tiki bar with seating for 6, comfortable...
High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas
Enjoy our pedal boats launched on Little Lagoon for a unique experience. We rent them Tuesday-Sunday, weather permitting. Enjoy nature...
The Wharf in Orange Beach
The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family-friendly events throughout the year, including the nightly SPECTRA Laser...
The Hot Shop at The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Since 2009, The Hot Shop has been Alabama’s premier hot glass blowing facility. We are an open facility so feel...
Jurassic Golf
Welcome to Alabama's newest Glow-in-the-Dark Dinosaur Adventure! Featuring 18 holes of prehistoric Family Fun! This 5,000 square-foot mini-golf is Located...
Admiral Shellfish Company
Optimally sized and impressively plump, Admiral Shellfish Company’s boutique oysters are quickly becoming a favorite among chefs and oyster connoisseurs...
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Action at The Wharf in Orange Beach
You won’t know what to do first at The Wharf in Orange Beach. For starters, the Wharf is home to one of the largest Ferris wheels in the Southeast. There are also laser tag, bazooka ball, and excursions from the marina. If you need a break from all that activity, sit back and enjoy live performances in the Wharf Amphitheater. Wherever you find yourself on the Wharf, there's enjoyment, dining, and entertainment waiting.
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.
Migrations at Gulf State Park
Bird-lovers from across the country also flock to the Gulf Coast to enjoy the different Orange Beach and Gulf Shores birds. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail features several bird-spotting locations including the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, which has recently been extended and now winds more than 27 miles through Orange Beach to the pristine sands of Gulf State Park (where you will find the Pier, the perfect place to cast a line for some Gulf Shores fishing). The Branyon area is one of the last intact maritime forests in coastal Alabama and an important stopping point for millions of migrating birds each spring and fall. Keep your binoculars handy for everything from tiny hummingbirds to majestic herons.
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Local History
For the history expert, there are several Orange Beach Gulf Shores museums.Visit the historic Fort Morgan for historical tours or marvel at the massive antique ship at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.
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.
Fun and Games
Steer into excitement at The Track Recreation Center, featuring go-karting, bumper boat rides and the heart-stopping Skycoaster which simulates skydiving (but with a safety harness) and reaches speeds of 70 mph.
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. But there’s much more for those who came to play – trapezes, slides, foam pits, dodgeball, arcade games and flight simulators.
Groups and families up for a little friendly competition can tee off on one of many mini-golf courses in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
