Things to Do in Gulf Shores, AL

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By Ashlee Simmons
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Gulf Shores, Alabama, offers a plethora of treasure for visitors. White sand beaches, historical monuments, dining, shopping, nightlife, golfing and recreational parks are just a few activities to enjoy. The area, steeped in southern history, welcomes both families and singles.

Alligator Alley

Alligator Alley covers 20 acres of protected swamp. Visitors watch from bridges as the reptilians go about their daily routines. Captain Crunch is king of the swamp at more than 13 feet and 800 pounds.

Mobile Carnival Museum

Mardi Gras began in Mobile, not New Orleans. The Mobile Carnival Museum honors the celebration's history and culture through exhibitions and videos.

Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Dauphin Island Sea Lab invites discovery of the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Barrier Islands, Mobile Bay and Gulf of Mexico ecosystems.

Battle of Mobile Bay Civil War Trail

This Trail covers 90 miles beginning at the Gulf of Mexico and ending in northern Mobile County. Visitors drive using guide posts that tell of the battle's history.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Beach

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Beach protects a variety of wildlife and land, while offering a clean, unoccupied beach where visitors enjoy natural habitats.