12 Awesome Day Trips from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
/Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are located in the heart of Alabama’s Gulf Coast and have become popular beach vacation spots for vacationers all over the United States. And while the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area offers plenty to do, there are also some interesting day trips you may want to check out that include outlet shopping, historical museums, casinos, outdoors activities, zoos, aquariums, and art galleries you won’t want to miss.
By Michelle Segrest—Navigate Travel Adventures
If you are planning a trip to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama for a vacation or getaway but think you may get bored of the beach, these nearby destinations offer fun-packed options the whole family will enjoy. If you are looking for a quick day trip—a vacation from the vacation—here are my 12 favorite, easy, educational, and fun day trips from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
1. Spend a Day in Pensacola, Florida (Drive from Gulf Shores: 55 minutes)
One of the most visited museums in Florida is the National Naval Aviation Museum on the base of Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. The National Navial Aviation Museum offers something for everyone, regardless of age. One of its main attractions is a collection of more than 150 vintage aircraft. It also features themed exhibits, including the Pacific Island Experience, the World War II Carrier Exhibit, the POW Experience in Vietnam, and Naval Aviation in Space.
Equally popular with youngsters and adults are the interactive flight simulators, motion simulators, and the authentically reproduced cockpits of dozens of famous aircraft. An IMAX theater and the Blue Angels 4D theater show action-packed, interactive movies. Admission to the museum is free, but there is a small admission charge for each of the theaters. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
You could spend an entire day at this cool museum, but there are also some other interesting sites to see in Pensacola.
The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum is on the grounds of the Naval Air Station. Completed in 1858 and first lighted on New Year’s Day, 1859, the lighthouse boasts a first-order Fresnel lens, the most powerful available at the time. A climb up the 177 steps to the top of the tower is rewarded with panoramic views of Pensacola Pass (where Pensacola Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico), the Pensacola city skyline, the Navy Yard, and three historic forts. The Keepers’ Quarters, built in 1869, has been restored and now houses a museum.
One of four military forts designed to protect Pensacola in the 1800s, Fort Pickens is a great place for history-buffs to spend time. Located on the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Fort Pickens is accessible by foot and boat and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
For something truly unique, drive by the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge.
2. Take a Day Trip to Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Theodore, Alabama (Drive from Gulf Shores: 90 minutes)
The former country estate of Mobile Coca-Cola bottler Walter Bellingrath and his wife, Bessie, the 65-acre property includes an English Renaissance-style mansion built for the Bellingraths in 1935. It’s surrounded by green lawns and lush gardens where spectacular plantings bloom year-round. You’ll see camellias in winter, azaleas in spring, roses and hydrangeas in summer, and the famous cascading chrysanthemums in fall. The property also hosts seasonal programs and events designed to appeal to guests of all ages.
Walter Bellingrath once said “The gardens are like a beautiful woman with a different gown for each week of the year.” Bellingrath, the first Coca-Cola bottler in Alabama, originally bought the property in 1917 as a fishing camp.
You can tour the Bellingrath Home, complete with its original furnishings and Mrs. Bellingrath’s extensive collection of decorative arts. The 10,500- square-foot home was designed by prominent architect, George B. Rogers.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The last tickets are sold at 4:30 p.m. daily, and the gates are locked at 5 p.m. daily. The Bellingrath Home is open for tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are held each half hour and are limited to five people. Tour tickets are sold for specific tour times. The last Home tour tickets are sold at 3:30 p.m.
3. Spend a Day in Mobile, Alabama (Drive from Gulf Shores: 55 minutes)
Mobile is a port city tucked away along Mobile Bay saturated with blooming azaleas and historic Antebellum homes. This city packs a ton of history!
Your first stop should be the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Decommissioned after World War II in a cost-cutting move by the U.S. Government, the USS Alabama was among hundreds of warships in danger of being scrapped and dismantled for their steel and other parts. Efforts by concerned private citizens, two governors, and the state legislature eventually resulted in the battleships’s return to Mobile Bay and its renovation. The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park officially opened in January 1965 – 18 years to the day after the ship was decommissioned.
Today, in addition to the battleship, which is open for tours, park attractions include the submarine USS Drum (also open for tours) and more than 25 vintage military aircraft. An onsite concession stand offers sandwiches, pizzas, and other refreshments. There is a small admission charge and it’s open every day except Christmas Day.
Mobile is also where Mardi Gras originated. It’s a true celebration packed with parades, masked balls, and even a Moon Pie drop to commemorate the New Year! The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights an entire collection of Mardi Gras memorabilia that is housed inside the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion. The museum showcases more than 300 years of Mardi Gras in the Mobile area from floats to costume design.
Voted one of the Top 15 Science Centers in the country, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is the only science technology center serving south Alabama, south Mississippi and northwest Florida. Exploreum visitors can experience more than 150 hands-on science adventures in three permanent galleries: Hands On Hall, the Wharf of Wonder, and My BodyWorks, the most advanced health exhibit in the nation.
The Exploreum also features large-scale, family friendly, interactive traveling exhibits, demonstrations and an IMAX theater.
4. Spend a Day in Fort Morgan, Alabama (Drive from Gulf Shores: Less than 30 minutes)
Completed in 1834, the Fort Morgan Historical Site was designed to control the main ship channel into Mobile Bay. Today, it offers panoramic views of both the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Active during four wars, Fort Morgan is best known for its role in the 1864 Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. The loss of Fort Morgan and neighboring Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island was one of the final blows for the Confederacy.
Now a state historical site, the fort is mainly intact and is open daily except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. An extra treat on this outing: The drive to the fort runs through part of the unspoiled Bon Secour National Refuge. The refuge, whose name means “safe harbor” in French, offers more than 7,000 acres of protected wildlife habitats for migrating birds, nesting sea turtles, and the endangered Alabama beach mouse.
The Fort Morgan Ferry landing is just steps from the Fort Morgan State Historic Site and Museum in Gulf Shores. The Mobile Bay Ferry connects Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island and allows visitors to travel with ease from one great site to another.
Traveling from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island is a great excursion your family can enjoy together. The Mobile Bay Ferry is a quick 40-minute ride across the water to a new and interesting destination, making it an excellent day trip when you want to explore beyond Gulf Shores.
The ferry operates on a first come, first served basis and does not take reservations. Because of this, ferry operators recommend that travelers arrive at the dock 30-minutes to 1-hour prior to departure, especially during the summer months. Ensure that it is smooth sailing for your group by building enough time into your schedule for purchasing tickets and boarding.
5. Spend a Day on Dauphin Island, Alabama (Drive from Gulf Shores: 1 hour)
Standing at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island, Fort Gaines has been guarding the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Before being seized by Northern forces near the end of the Civil War, Fort Gaines and its across-the-bay neighbor, Fort Morgan, kept the port of Mobile open to blockade runners and Confederate warships. Now a historic site, it’s open daily except for major holidays. There is a small admission charge.
Both educational and entertaining, the Sea Lab Estuarium features 31 aquariums showcasing more than 100 species of marine life, a sting ray touch pool, and other interactive exhibits. An outdoor boardwalk offers an up-close look at the animals, plants, and other natural resources that make up coastal Alabama’s four main habitats. There is a small admission charge.
History buffs will enjoy learning more about regional Civil War history at Fort Gaines, while nature-lovers will enjoy the Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. The Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary is one of the top four locations for viewing spring bird migrations in North America. The sanctuary is a safe haven for transient flocks and welcomes more than 400 species of birds each year, many of which are of the neo-tropical variety. You'll find pristine natural landscapes, miles of peaceful walking trails, and plenty of unique wildlife to look for when you visit.
6. Spend a Day in Ocean Springs, Mississippi (Drive from Gulf Shores: 1 hour, 50 minutes)
Art lovers should spend a day in Ocean Springs!
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is a tiny gem of a museum dedicated to the works of painter Walter Inglis Anderson. Born in New Orleans in 1903, Anderson is known for his colorful and fanciful depictions of the plants, animals, and people of the Gulf Coast. The museum also features works by his brothers. Peter Anderson, a master potter, was the founder of Shearwater Pottery, while James Anderson was both a painter and a ceramist. In addition to its regular collections, the museum features changing exhibitions of works by other significant artists. There is a small admission charge.
Part of the Ocean Springs Art Association, The Art House is the co-op gallery and showcase of member work. Housed in a small, cozy cottage the Art House showcases a wide variety of art, pottery, jewelry and 3-dimensional art created by award-winning member artists as well as note cards and other unique gift items. It has been mentioned in Southern Living Magazine numerous times, and it draws visitors from all over the United States.
You will often find artists at work on the days that they work at the Art House. New art is rotated every four months, ensuring that new art is displayed throughout the year.
Shearwater Pottery was founded in 1928 by Peter Anderson with the support of his parents, George Walter Anderson and Annette McConnell Anderson. From the 1920s through the present day, Shearwater Pottery has produced art pottery, utilitarian ware, figurines, decorative tiles and other pottery pieces. Shearwater Pottery is high-grade hard fired earthenware intended for functional as well as decorative use. Each piece is individual and unique in nature.
The Pink Rooster – “A Gallery of Fine Art” specializes in fine local artwork of 37 local and international artists. Mediums include oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, vintage designed apparel hand blown glassware and hand painted glassware. A full line of art supplies are sold and six-week art classes are available.
7. Spend a Day in Fairhope, Alabama (Drive from Gulf Shores: 50 minutes)
Known for its downtown, the ever-charming Fairhope is a perfect day trip from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. In less than an hour, visitors can wander down the picturesque Fairhope Pier, and get up-close-and-personal with the birds at the park.. Spend the day perusing antique shops, plus home décor, children’s toy and clothing stores, and fashion boutiques. Take time to stop by Fairhope Brewery for a local craft beer, one of the many restaurants downtown for lunch or dinner, and Punta Clara’s Candy Kitchen or Mr. Gene’s Beans for a sweet treat.
A spot locals refer to as their town square, the Municipal Pier & Park is a wonderful space for having a family picnic under the trees, getting those feet wet on a warm summer day, or trying your hand at kitesurfing! In the summer months, there is a small fee associated with accessing the Fairhope beach just north of the Municipal Pier & Park, but the pier itself is always free. If you're lucky enough to walk this beach on the right summer morning, you might even witness an amazing natural phenomenon known as Jubilee!
The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival in March and the Grand Festival of Art in October are ideal ways to introduce children to their creative side and enjoy the town's many art galleries.
The Fairhope French Quarter is arguably the most charming section of town. It is a hotspot for shopping in Fairhope, featuring 12 boutique shops and galleries. The beautiful cobblestone courtyard is perfect for relaxing with friends or family. After shopping around, pop in one of the French Quarter cafes. While walking downtown, look out for big, beautiful trees! The Fairhope French Quarter is home to the largest species of crepe myrtle (also known as the Alabama Champion Tree).
Fairhope has been home to numerous influential people such as Native American Indians, the founders of the "Utopian Experiment," and Jimmy Buffett. You and your family can learn all about the intriguing history of Fairhope at the Fairhope Museum of History! Admission is free and guests can swing by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The Windmill Market is home to some of the best restaurants in Fairhope, AL, like MaryAnn's Deli. It's a food court-style mix of eco-friendly restaurants, grocery spots, live music, and food-related classes. Lunch is served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. every day, but several of the market's eateries open earlier.
For a special experience, visit family owned and operated, Oak Hollow Farm, which covers more than 300 acres on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Once a traditional working farm, it dates back to the early 1800s. Today, it hosts weddings, corporate functions, and other special events. It also offers plenty of fun outdoor activities: professionally guided horseback trail rides, skeet shooting, pheasant hunting, fishing in a fully-stocked pond, basketball, corn hole, horseshoes, and volleyball.
The Eastern Shore Art Center was founded as a one-room gallery in 1954 by a group of local artists and art patrons. The art center has grown into a facility with five exhibit galleries and four teaching studios. It features monthly changing exhibits in a wide range of mediums, including watercolor, acrylics, photography, pottery, and textiles.
8. Spend a Day in Foley, Alabama (Drive from Gulf Shores: 25 minutes)
The city of Foley, Alabama was named after its founder John B. Foley who arrived in the state from Chicago in the early 1900s. He used some of his own funds to construct a railway line and the first station opened in the city in 1905. Today, the same railroad station is home to the city museum.
For outdoors lovers, the city is surrounded by lush wildlife preserves, walking trails and water adventures.
From the unique, local shops and artists of Foley’s quaint and historic downtown, to intriguing museum exhibits and laid-back water adventures, this destination in beautiful coastal Alabama provides plenty of activities and sites to choose from. Take time to look through the many antique shops lining the streets of Historic Foley. After you’ve found your treasures and worked up an appetite, choose from more than 70 dining options that will satisfy any cuisine craving.
Alligator Alley opened in 2004, when owner Wes Moore decided that alligators needed a natural, protected area where they are guaranteed a haven away from danger. This fascinating gator adventure allows you to view over 450 rescued alligators, ranging from the newly-hatched to mature adults.
As alligators have lost their natural fear towards humans, you must remain at a safe distance unless under supervision. However, you will be able to see these majestic creatures basking in the Alabama sunshine, or nesting in the greenery from the viewing area.
You can spend a fragrant afternoon in Foley following the beautiful Antique Rose Trail. The pretty trail winds through Downtown Foley from Heritage Park to Berry Street and showcases hundreds of heritages rose displays of all colors and sizes. Springtime is the best time to visit as all the roses are in bloom, but you can also observe wildlife and floral displays on this mile-long trail at other times of the year too.
If you prefer to surround yourself by nature, Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley is home to abundant rare wildlife and plant species. Set in 500 acres of mixed forests, pine savannas and wetlands, this preserve allows visitors the opportunity to engage in many recreational activities.
History buffs can learn about the early days of Foley by venturing to the Foley Railroad Museum. Set in a restored railroad depot, it dates to the early 1900s and houses several historic displays and archives relating to the city. The exhibit showcases a quarter mile of track and features 12 different railroads, several animated sites and 3 operating double track routes.
Hidden away above a Foley pharmacy is Holmes Medical Museum. The museum is set in the location of Foley’s first hospital which was operational from the mid-1930s to 1958. Today, you can observe the old theatre, see patient rooms which have not been altered since it closed, and view a bizarre collection of medical tools and equipment.
Foley Art Centre has served the local community for almost 50 years, showcasing Alabama artists and supporting and encouraging children in creative arts. They host regular events including the popular ‘Art in the Park’ – a fine arts show for south eastern Alabama artists, and Trim-a-Tree event, where local artisans and craftspeople create one-of-a-kind ornaments, pottery and decorations to decorate Christmas trees.
Shoppers will LOVE the Tangier Outlet and can find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Coach, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, White House Black Market, Nike, Chico's, Kenneth Cole, Reebok and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Foley. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online).
9. Get Lost at Sea and Catch Some Fish
Some day trips require no driving at all. Visitors of Alabama’s Gulf Coast love having an exclusive, private charter fishing experience. I can highly recommend Fins & Family Fishing, which offers full-service inshore and nearshore fishing charters and sunset cruises on Alabama's Gulf Coast including Mobile, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Perdido Key, Dog River, Bon Secour, and Fish River.
All charters include fishing license, bottled water, tackle, gear, and all the safety equipment. Bring a light lunch and your beverages of choice. It’s a super fun day that you will never forget!
10. Spend a Day in Biloxi, Mississippi (Drive from Gulf Shores: 2 hours)
Biloxi is a small Gulf Coast city which combines with neighboring Gulfport to form a larger metropolitan area that draws in a whole host of tourists each year. Visitors come not only for the sun and sand along the Gulf Coast beaches, RV parks, wedding venues, but also to try their luck at one of Biloxi’s numerous and famous casinos and resorts on their weekend getaway.
The Biloxi Lighthouse is a city institution, a symbol of its resolve and strength in the face of the challenges it has seen over time including, most recently, Hurricane Katrina. The lighthouse was built of cast iron in 1848, one of the first of its kind in the American South. Biloxi Lighthouse was a private entity from 1848 to 1939, and it was famous for having been operated by several different female lighthouse keepers. The building was then taken over by the Coast Guard, but later transferred to the City of Biloxi. Hurricane Katrina did significant damage to the Biloxi Lighthouse, as the waves it caused battered a full third of the structure. The lighthouse was restored and reopened to the public in 2010. Guided tours are held daily.
Biloxi’s Mardi Gras Museum is a tribute to the Fat Tuesday holiday that plays such an important role in the life of the Gulf Coast. The small museum is placed inside the historic Magnolia Hotel, which itself is an interesting example of regional architecture. On display are informational placards that discuss the history of and interesting facts about the Mardi Gras holiday and its celebration. However, the most impressive aspect of the Mardi Gras Museum is its costume display.
The Biloxi Tour Train is an open-air train that takes passengers on a daily ride throughout the city’s historic district. Formerly known as the Biloxi Shrimp Tour Train and referred to by locals simply as the Shrimp Train, the Biloxi Tour Train has been operating around Biloxi since its establishment in 1961. The tour includes not only a ride around the city’s historic parts, but also a full program of information about Biloxi’s unique culture and historical roots. Highlights of the tour, which is run by city natives, include the Biloxi Lighthouse and the Live Oaks.
The Beau Rivage is a prime destination for visitors to Biloxi. This resort incorporates everything one needs for a relaxing and entertaining stay in the area, as it provides not only accommodation, but also a complete complex of dining, gambling, nightlife, and entertainment options.
Harrah’s Gulf Coast is a resort that includes a large casino, pool and spa, several dining options, and even a concert venue. Known as the Great Lawn, this venue faces the coastline and provides an all-ages-welcome space for musical performances by well-known acts each Saturday night.
As one of the largest cities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi was hit especially hard by Hurricane Katrina. The memorial on Biloxi’s main street is a fitting tribute to this massive tragedy and the impact it had on the community. The Hurricane Katrina Memorial consists of several parts—one plaque describes the devastation the storm brought on the area, while another depicts a map that further illustrates the hurricane’s impact. A second piece of the memorial, which rises a symbolic 12 feet, the height the water level reached during the storm, lists the names of those who died or went missing during Katrina.
The Jefferson Davis Presidential Library is a large complex that includes the residence and presidential library of the only president of the Confederate States of America, which existed from 1861 to 1865 during the United States Civil War. It is part of a Biloxi estate known as Beauvoir. Beauvoir was Jefferson Davis’s home during his postwar retirement.
In addition to being a draw for casino lovers and beachcombers, Biloxi also has features the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, a prime example of the town’s thriving art scene, which focuses largely on American art. In particular, WAMA celebrates the work of its namesake, Walter Inglis Anderson, a Gulf Coast native who is lauded as one of the finest American painters of the 20th century.
11. Spend a Day in New Orleans, Louisiana (Drive from Gulf Shores: 3 hours)
It’s difficult to see ALL of New Orleans in just one day, but if you want to take the drive and get a small taste of this iconic Gulf Coast city, here are some ideas for taking in a little of the culture an atmosphere of the Crescent City.
Tours of the French Quarter or the Garden District will easily fill the day of those who love to stroll, while Chalmette Battlefield and The National WWII Museum provide entertainment for any history buff. For a unique glimpse of the Crescent City's culture, explore one of the famous cemeteries, sign up for a plantation tour or pay a visit to the Backstreet Cultural Museum. When it comes time for souvenir shopping, check out the antiques stores along Magazine Street in the Garden District.
If you want an authentic New Orleans experience more removed from the touristy areas of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, head to the lively Frenchmen Street. A popular spot for locals, Frenchmen Street is a four-block stretch of live music, bars, restaurants, night clubs and art galleries. If you are not a night owl, the Palace Market (open daily 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.) is a shopping haven where locals sell homemade art and jewelry.
Located in historic Uptown New Orleans, Audubon Zoo cares for animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, and hands-on animal encounters. Unique natural habitats such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle showcase the relationship between people and nature. Audubon Zoo is consistently one of the country’s top-ranked zoos, voted as one of the top ten zoos in the country in the USA Today “10Best” reader poll and ranked as one of the top things to do in New Orleans.
12. Spend a Day in Destin, Florida (Drive from Gulf Shores: 2 hours, 10 minutes)
Destin is a Gulf Coast city in Florida’s western panhandle that lies between Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach to the west and Panama City to the east. The area is referred to as Florida’s Emerald Coast and is well-known for its gleaming beaches, abundant sport fish, and long stretches of relatively undeveloped shoreline that are pleasant changes from many of the state’s more commercial beaches.
But since you can enjoy beautiful beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, here are some other things to do on a day trip to Destin.
Miramar Beach is just east of Destin on the long spit of land that separates the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay, and the Market Shops on Emerald Coast Parkway are some of the area’s swankiest retail shopping destinations. The shops include more than 15 vendors selling everything from art and jewelry to lingerie and bathing suits.
There are a variety of dining options that include pizza, seafood, and French cuisine. During the cooler fall and winter months, there’s often live entertainment in the afternoons and evenings.
Located just a few minutes west of downtown Destin, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is one of those rare vacation destinations that’s engaging, entertaining, and educational. The park includes gators, snakes, stingrays, and even penguins. Keep in mind that general admission doesn’t entitle visitors to all the park’s activities and attractions, so be ready to spend a bit more to see and do some extra things. The park is open daily, and though it’s not cheap, most visitors find it good value.
The Destin Harbor Boardwalk is one of those free area attractions that’s the perfect place to spend a few hours when funds are in short supply. The boardwalk stretches along the harbor and is a favorite evening destination for those looking to capture a remarkable Florida sunset. The area includes a variety of shops and plenty of restaurants—many of them offer stunning water views and food and drink deals. The boardwalk hosts many annual events, including the Destin Seafood Festival and an annual fishing rodeo.
Located on Stahlman Avenue, the Destin History and Fishing Museum is a conveniently located attraction that typically takes no more than an hour of visitor’s valuable time. Destin has always been a popular spot for saltwater game fisherman and is home to one of the largest commercial fishing fleets in the Sunshine State as well. The museum focuses on both commercial and recreational fishing, and the exhibits include fishing equipment, photographs, and first-hand accounts of fisherman from eras past. There’s a huge display of preserved fish caught over the years too, and some antique rods and reels, some of which once belonged to Ernest Hemingway.
The Air Force Armament Museum features dozens of restored warbirds and a huge variety of plane-dropped munitions spanning the decades. It’s a fascinating place that’s a big hit with visitors of all stripes. Most guests spend a few hours, and there’s a great onsite gift shop too.
Any of these awesome day trips, or a clever combination, offer something special on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Can you recommend a fun day trip from the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area that I may have missed? If so, please leave a comment so I can add it to my list of recommendations!
