- The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Gulf Shores, Alabama, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Recreation Centers and Visitor Centers.
- From Gulf State Park to Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gulf Shores and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fairhope, Orange Beach, Foley and Pensacola.
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65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
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With a collection of more than 50 interactive exhibits, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is sure to attract both children and their parents. It also has a theatre which shows themed documentaries. It can also host special events.
36.8 Miles
The Mobile Carnival Museum is dedicated only to the Carnival which is held in Mobile. It has on display costumes, crowns, and everything else which people can see at a Carnival. It also has a gift shop.
36.8 Miles
If visitors and residents are looking for a place to relax and watch a movie enjoy a visit to The Breeze Cinema 8. With plenty of seating and great sound an afternoon or evening movie will be sure to please.
36.9 Miles
The Crescent Theatre is a modern theatre, with the latest sound and video technologies to make a couple of hours more entertaining for the moviegoer.
36.9 Miles
Bienville Books is an independent bookstore carrying used books, especially those with a local connection, as well as first edition books. This bookstore also carries furniture and art from local artists.
36.9 Miles
Costumed guides lead visitors on a tour of the Greek Revival Oakleigh House constructed in 1833 for James Roper. The tour also includes the1850 Cox-Deasy Cottage and the 1860 Cook's House and Garden.
37.0 Miles
Church Street Historic District contains many buildings constructed from 1820's to the early 1900s of varying architectural styles including Federal, Greek revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Victorian. Notable buildings in the district include the 1836 Government Street Presbyterian Church, Barton Academy, and…
37.1 Miles
Home of the Bay Bears, a minor league baseball team, Hank Aaron Stadium offers visitors home team baseball games. On Friday nights, visitors can watch a firework display at the stadium.
37.1 Miles
Hosting home games for the University of South Alawbama Jaguars, Ladd Peebles Stadium offers visitors a 40,000 seat facility for football games and festivals. The stadium has a section for tailgating in the parking lot.
37.2 Miles
Originally constructed for Charles and Caroline Richards in about 1860, the Italianate style Richards-DAR House Museum hosts special events. The six Daughters of the American Revolution organizations in the Mobile area also use the house.