- Our list of the best things to do in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 59 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gulf Shores, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Water Activities, Sights & Landmarks, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Gulf Shores, AL , followed by 84 popular activities in nearby cities, including Orange Beach, Fairhope, Foley, Pensacola, Perdido Key, Bon Secour, Elberta, Point Clear, Daphne and Summerdale
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From the merchant: 4 hr inshore guided fishing trip 3 person everything included except food and drink
1.4 Miles
80%
1026 votes
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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With programs such as the Zoo Camp designed especially for children, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is the permanent home to more than 500 animals, including lions, tigers and monkeys. It also has a reptile house and an aviary. Daily shows are programmed in each summer.
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Being active in 4 major wars, Fort Morgan is now known as the Fort Morgan Historic Site. Besides the museum which details the site's rich history, this is also the host of live history programs and an annual depiction of the Battle of Mobile Bay.
6.8 Miles
90%
169 votes
12295 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is spread over 7,000 acres and acts as a home for nesting sea turtles, migratory birds, and the Alabama beach mouse. It was originally founded as a way to preserve the coastal dune ecosystem in 1980.
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The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail contains five different loops that can be driven together or separately to see the birds that live in the area. Those loops include the Gulf Shores to Orange Beach loop that includes stops to see wading birds.
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Gulf Shores Beach is a scenic white-sand beach commonly visited during the warmer months of the year. Visitors to the beach enjoy swimming, relaxing in the sand, or viewing the marine wildlife (including dolphins) that live in the water.
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93%
95 votes
104 Cotton Creek Dr., Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Cotton Creek at Craft Farms is a 7,000 yards18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. The sixth hole is believed by many to be the most challenging requiring the first shot to be hit over a water hazard.
2.8 Miles
74%
474 votes
3200 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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The Track Family Recreation Center is the place where children can play mini-golf, ride the go-karts, play with aquatic bumper rides. There are many fun activities for children of all ages.
1.3 Miles
906 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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A wave-pool, pumping slides, a mini-golf course and a go-kart race track are only some of the things children enjoy at Waterville USA.
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Cool Change offers fishing charters for up to 17 people on a 46-foot boat. Common fish that are caught from the boat include Amberjack, snappers, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and redfish.
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At Souvenir City people can buy souvenirs from their time in Gulf Shores including swimwear, shoes, T-shirts, spread over 30,000 square feet. Visitors can also sample the fudge made in the store.