Things to Do

Alabama's Gulf Coast has made a remarkable comeback after the triple whammy from the hurricanes. The coast is back. Places to play are open, restaurants are serving fresh seafood, and sandy beaches await. Check out the following venues...
 
Play laser tag and mini-golf, ram bumper boats and ride go-carts at Adventure Island (www.adventureisland.com)
 
Cool off at Waterville U.S.A. (www.watervilleusa.com)
 
Parasail (251-981-9080) high above the ocean
 
Meet furry and friendly creatures at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (www.alabamazoo.org)
 
Take a dolphin cruise (www.dolphinexpresscruises.com)
 
Charter a fishing boat (www.alabamadeepseafishing.com)
 
Fly high in a biplane (www.866mustfly.com)
 
Come close to Mother Nature at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (www.fws.gov/bonsecour)
 
Brush up on history at Fort Morgan (www.preserveala.org/fortmorgan.aspx) 251-540-7127
 
Explore the Gulf Shores Museum (www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1154279) 251-967-4733

The Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum 251-981-6645

Pensacola Naval Air Museum 1-800-453-2389
 
Tee off at The Peninsula Golf Club (www.thepeninsula.com)

Kiva Dunes Golf Club (www.kivadunes.com)
 
Ride one of the Southeast's tallest ferris wheels at the Wharf (www.thewharfal.com)
 
Shop at Tanger Outlet Center (www.tangeroutlet.com)
 
Explore the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center (www.exploreum.net) in nearby Mobile.
 
Visit USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park (www.ussalabama.com)
 
Visit Bellingrath Gardens (www.bellingrath.org)