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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Hawaii Fluid Art
Embrace your artistic side! We are an art studio dedicated to providing artists of all ability levels the opportunity to...
The Holmes Medical Museum
At The Holmes Medical Museum, learn how far science and the medical field have progressed by exploring the first hospital...
Old Time Photos Gulf Shores
The only old time photos on the Beach. Come take a fun family portrait with us! We are perfect for...
The Blacksmith Experience
Blacksmith Experience offers short Knife Making Experiences! Most classes are completed in about (2) hours. Perfect chance to drop Mom...
Orange Beach Welcome Center
Make the most of your visit to the coast with a stop at our welcome centers. Free brochures, local maps...
Downtown OWA
Inspired by Southern small towns, Downtown OWA's pedestrian-only streets are a destination for shopping, dining and entertainment—just outside the Tropic...
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
Visit this small two room museum dedicated to the builders of Gulf State Park, The Civilian Conservation Corps. Learn the...
CMX Pinnacle 14 Theatres
Featuring 14 auditoriums with wall-to-wall screens, Pinnacle 14 offers true stadium seating, Dolby digital surround sound, five RealD 3D theaters...
History Museum of Mobile
The History Museum of Mobile is where Mobile’s story begins! Four sites - the History Museum of Mobile, Clotilda: The...
Historic Oakleigh
The Historic Oakleigh House Museum is a circa 1833 country villa built by Virginian James Roper. A raised T-Shaped Greek...
Gulf Shores Welcome Center
Make the most of your visit to the coast with a stop at our welcome centers. Free brochures, local maps...
AMC Classic Wharf 15
Experiencing a rainy day at the beach? Then come see the latest movie releases at AMC Classic Wharf 15. It...
The Richards DAR House Museum
The Richards-DAR House Museum is a beautiful Italianate townhouse that was built in 1860 by a local riverboat captain, Charles...
City of Foley Depot Museum and Model Train Exhibit
This museum is located in the Louisville and Nashville railroad depot that was built in Foley in 1909. In the...
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.