- TripBuzz found 100 things to do with kids in or near Gulf Shores, Alabama, including 74 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Orange Beach, Fairhope, Foley and Pensacola.
- From Pirate's Island Adventure Golf to Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, the Gulf Shores area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Mini Golf, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Recreation Centers.
- With the motto Small Town, Big Beach, its easy to see what draws visitors to Gulf Shores, Alabama. The coastal community features light, soft sand and water excursions to enjoy in the warmer months including fishing, boat cruises and watching the dolphins play close by. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and the annual fairs and festivals invite tourists to visit year round.
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There are plenty attractions at the Adventure Island for the entire family to have fun: there are kiddie rides, arcade games, mini golf, bumper boats, and a five-story volcano among others. Also, it can host parties.
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On the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, visitors can walk or bike on a paved trail originally laid out by early indigenous people. Along the way, visitors can view wildlife and informational kiosks.
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Fat Daddy's Arcade is an arcade that offers its guests over 65 games to enjoy, including skee ball, basketball, and Guitar Hero. The arcade also has a restaurant with a number of food options, including pizza, sandwiches, and salads.
5.9 Miles
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85 votes
4673 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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Catering to families, A-Pair-A-Dice Charters - Private Tours, thrives on treating their guests to an up close and personal adventure at sea. Book a Dolphin watching or Shrimping tour, the Captain may even let your kids navigate the boat.
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91 votes
4673 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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Offering daytime and sunset cruises is the Sunny Lady Dolphin & Sunset Cruise at The Wharf. The companies sunny yellow vessel takes guests on a tour of Orange Beach, offering beautiful sights of the surrounding coastline and dolphins.
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Visitors can take a trip off the Gulf Coast on a 10' motorboat with an experienced guide with Little Lagoon Guide Service. For inshore trips, visitors have the opportunity to catch shark, trout, redfish, and more.
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90%
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12295 State Highway 180, Bon Secour, AL 36542
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Bon Secour (meaning 'safe harbor,' ) National Wildlife Refuge is a 7,000 acre nature preserve with a number of endangered species, such as the Alabama beach mouse, more than 370 species of bird, including ospreys and herons, nesting sea turtles and mammals such as red fox, coyotes, and armadillos.
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Cetacean Cruises offers a 1.5-hour dolphin viewing cruise onboard their 40-foot pontoon boat, and a two-hour dolphin and nature cruise that explores the swamps with plenty of time to see the dolphins too. The company also hosts special events on their 52-foot Hawaiian catamaran.
7.8 Miles
99%
1138 votes
26350 Cotton Bayou Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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The Barefoot Emerald Water Adventures is a service created for the entire family, which includes swimming, tubing, wave running, lunch, and many other things.
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283 votes
4688 Walker Ave, Mess About Marina, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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A wide range of family-friendly water recreation is available through Barefoot Family Dolphin Safaris & Private Boating Adventures, including trips to get wet or stay dry. Popular offerings include dolphin tour packages, dinner cruises, kayak tours, and sunset trips.