Taking Off Hot Air Ballooning
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Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Company
Hot air ballooning over the Gulf Shores - Orange Beach, Alabama area is a wonderful outdoor recreation activity that can be enjoyed by everyone. The warm weather of the Gulf area allows ballooning all year round.

251-970-3598
www.gulfviewballooning.com
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is the perfect place to take a break from the beach. Explore the natural habitats of more than 250 animals. Elevated viewing decks allow you to see alligators, zebras, lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, plus newborn animals. Click the image to the left to view rates and times of operation.

1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL (251-968-5731)
www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com
Battleship USS Alabama
Tour the mighty USS Alabama, the Submarine USS Drum and 23 combat aircraft. The recipient of nine WWII Battle Stars, the Battleship Alabama and her crew of 2,500 saw action in the Atlantic for a year before joining the Pacific Fleet in mid-1943. There she fought at such key locations as Leyte, the Gilbert Islands and Okinawa. Click the image to the left to view rates and times of operation.

2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL (251-443-2777)
40 miles from Gulf Shores, AL
http://www.ussalabama.com
Bellingrath Gardens
A 65 acre lushly landscaped garden and museum home with all the charm and beauty of the Old South. Located on lovely and tranquil Fowl River.

12401 Bellingrath Rd, Theodore, AL (800-247-8420)
45 miles from Gulf Shores, AL
www.bellingrath.org
Gary's gulf Divers
Gary's Gulf Divers is a full-services dive shop located in Orange Beach, Alabama, offering training courses, dive certification, and sale and rental of top-of-the-line dive equipment. Charters for dive excursions to oil rigs, artificial reefs, spear fishing, and even special boat trips are also available.

25814 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 (251-968-4279)
www.gulfdiver.net
Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan was constructed from 1819 to 1834 to protect Mobile Bay during the Civil Way. The Fort is most famous for the quote, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead", issued by Union Admiral D.G. Farragut as he lead a fleet to close the bay. This is a great piece of history.

51 State Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores, AL (251-540-7125)
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center & Imax Theater
The Exploreum is an exceptional regional science center for adventurers of all ages. Interactive science exhibits and big screen films provide everyone an entertaining outing for the mind.

65 Government Street, Mobile, AL (800-625-4FUN)
40 miles from Gulf Shores, AL
www.exploreum.net
The Gulf State Park
The park has 6,150 acres of land with 2.5 miles of beach, a fresh water lake, and nature trails.

20115 State Hwy 135, Gulf Shores, AL (800-ALA-PARK)
http://www.outdooralabama.com
Mobile Bay Ferry
This is a vehicle/passenger ferry operating between Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. Daily departures every 1 1/2 hours. Call for rates and schedule. See Fort Morgan and then take the Ferry for a day trip.

400 W Roman St, 51 State Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores, AL
(251-540-7787)
www.mobilebayferry.com
Pirates Island Mini-Golf
Two 18-hole mini-golf courses among waterfalls, caves, tropical plants, a pirate ship and sea fog.

3201 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL
(251-968-4653)
www.piratesislandgolf.com
The Track
Go-karts, bumper boats, Kids Kountry, arcade, mini-golf, skycoaster, bungee jumping and refreshment center.

3200 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL (251-968-8111)
www.gulfshorestrack.com
Waterville USA
The ultimate in family fun, is a 20 acre Water Park and Amusement Park located in the beach resort community.

906 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL (251-948-2106)
www.watervilleusa.com
Bayside Grill
Great seafood with Caribbean spice in Sportsman Marina.

27842 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL (251-981-4899)
www.baysidegrill.com
Bubba's Seafood House
Great seafood, salads and sandwithes.

24621 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL (251-974-1800)
Cafe Grazie Great italian-style seafood in SanRoc Cay Marina and Shopping Village.

27267 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL (251-981-7278)
www.cafegrazie.com
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
Great seafood and gumbo in a laid back atmosphere, right on Wolf Bay.

Hwy 180 & 161, Orange Beach, AL (251-981-6999)
Jake's Steakhouse
Great steakes for those that don't favor seafood.

24565 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL (251-981-2700)
Live Bait Food & Spirits
Great food and great entertainment after 10pm.

24281 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL (251-974-1612)
www.livebaitrestaurant.com
Louisianna Lagniappe Great Louisianna style seafood in SanRoc Cay Marina and Shopping Village.

27267 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL (251-981-2258)
www.sanroccay.com
LuLu's @ Homeport Marina
Great burgers and other quick food. Great atmosphere right on the Intercoastal Waterway and entertainment in the afternoon and evenings. Owned and operated by Lucy Buffett, Jimmy Buffett's sister. Jimmy has been known to drop by. Right under the Hwy 59 bridge.

200 East 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251-967-LuLu)
http://www.lulubuffett.com
Mikee's Seafood Restaurant
Family oriented seafood. Great poboys, salads, and pies.

East 2nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251-948-6452)
The Original Oyster House
Some of the best seafood on the Gulf Coast and an exceptional salad bar.

701 Hwy 59, Bayou Village, Gulf Shores, AL (251-948-2445)
www.originaloysterhouse.com
Zeek's Landing & Zeek's Down Under Restaurants Great food in a marina setting. Entertainment downstairs in Zeek's Down Under in the evening.

26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL (251-981-4001)
Tanger Outlet Center
More than 120 factory outlet stores from top name manufucturers like Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, and Nike just to name a few. Open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 9pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm.

2601 S. McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 (251-943-9300)
8 miles from Gulf Shores, AL
www.tangeroutlet.com
SanRoc Cay Shops Over 10 beach theamed stores like H.L. Hood and Ocean Eddies Resort Wear.
27267 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL (251-981-7263)

www.sanrockay.com
Gulf Coast Beach Rentals Your source for beach, water sports, baby, electronics and houseware rentals.

5 miles from Gulf Shores, AL (877-606-1362)
www.gcbr.net
Cotton Creek @ Craft Farms
The original Arnold Palmer designed couse at Caft Farms in Gulf Shores. 18 holes built in 1987 with plenty of water.

3840 Cotton Creek Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (800-327-2657)
5 miles from Gulf Shores, AL
http://www.craftfarms.com
Cyress Bend @ Craft Farms
The newest Craft Farms course also designed by Arnold Palmer. An open 18-hole layout.

3840 Cotton Creek Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (800-327-2657)
5 miles from Gulf Shores, AL
http://www.craftfarms.com
The Woodlands @ Craft Farms
A Gary Nelson designed course at Craft Farms with 18 holes with lakes, marshes, and tree-lined fairways.

19995 Oak Rd West, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (800-327-2657)
5 miles from Gulf Shores, AL
http://www.craftfarms.com