How to Spend a Day in Foley, Alabama and Gulf Shores, Alabama

Beautiful Gulf Shores, AL

There is so much do to in the Foley/Gulf Shores, AL area! You could easily spend a day there or a whole week!

Things You'll Need

• Directions
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Camera

Instructions

1. 

   A great place to start your day in Foley, AL is at Tanger Outlets. They are located at 2601 S. McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535. Their regular hours are Monday - Saturday-9:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday-11:00am - 6:00pm. Tanger Outlets is home to over 120 brand name outlets, such as Gap, Old Navy, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. There is also a food court if you get hungry and just want to eat something small while shopping.

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   If do have time to eat, you definitely have to check out Lambert's Cafe. Lambert's is a family owned restaurant that has three locations, two in Missouri and one in Foley, AL at 2981 S. McKenzie, Foley, AL 36535. Lambert's is known for one things, rolls being thrown at you! In order to get a roll, you have to raise your hand, and a worker will throw it at you. The food is delicious. It is a very southern menu. They also come around with pass arounds such as fried okra, fried potatoes and onions, macaroni and tomatoes, black eyed peas, and apple butter and molasses for your rolls. All the rolls and pass arounds are free! Lambert's is a blast no matter what your age. They do pull some pranks, but I am not going to tell you how, go and find out! Bring a camera for some great pictures and bring cash or a personal check because credit cards are NOT accepted! Lambert's Cafe is open 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m every day.

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   All of these activities are on Highway 59, which is just one street. The next place to visit is in Gulf Shores, AL. It is called Waterville USA. Waterville is 20 acres of amusement park and water park. During the summer months, both parks are open. But, other than those months, just the amusement park is open. It has a lazy river, many water slides, a flow rider, etc. It is a great place to go with the family on a hot, humid day!

Tips & Warnings

• Do not forget that Lambert's Cafe does NOT accept credit cards. Bring cash or a personal check. If you decide to bring a check, be sure to bring your drivers license.