Gulf Shores Things To DoSure, most people who visit Gulf Shores come for the beaches. The beaches get them here. Then they find out there are so many things to do away from the beach that they can't do it all on one vacation. But the beach has got to come first on any Gulf Shores things to do list. 1. The snow white beaches are among the world's best. Dr. Beach, environmental scientist Stephen Leatherman, has consistently rated neighboring Perdido Key among the top 20 beaches in the nation. That world class beach doesn't stop at the Alabama line. The beaches are as snowy white on the Alabama coast as they are over the state line. Much of the Alabama Gulf coastline has been set aside as park area by the State of Alabama. And they're just as beautiful at sunset.
2. The Gulf, bays, lagoons, and the Intracoastal Canal offer first rate fishing Orange Beach is the red snapper capital of the world. Surf fishing is fun and easy. Boats can be chartered for deep sea fishing or guides can be used for back bays. 3. Rent a jet ski for some hands-on adventure. They are easy to rent and fast to learn to operate. 4. Take a dolphin cruise. Most dolphin cruise services offer a money back guarantee if you don't see dolphins. You will always see dolphins though. The entire family will enjoy the trip. 5. Golfing is a major draw for the Alabama Gulf Coast. Gulf Shores's Kiva Dunes was named to Golf Digest's list of 100 Greatest Public Courses. Read more about golfing in the Gulf Shores area here. 6. The Wharf on the Intracoastal Waterway offers dining, a marina, fishing, shopping, a Rave movie theater with 15 screens, the tallest Ferris Wheel in the Southeast and a 10,000 seat Amphitheater hosting world class acts. 7. Visit Fort Morgan for the scenery and the history. Fort Morgan was the site of Battle of Mobile Bay, during the Civil War. 8. Visit the, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, star of Animal Planet's, the Little Zoo That Could. 9. Kayak the Bon Secour River. See a part of the Alabama Gulf Coast that very few beach visitors do. Kayaking is easier than you might think. 10. Take lots of photos of your Gulf Shores vacation. There's a good photo everywhere you look. Click on the link for some ideas. While the beach is the big attraction, there are more Gulf Shores things do" than a visitor has time. This list hits some of the high points. Click on the menu pages at left for more Gulf Shores things to do ideas. Read what our readers enjoy here: Fun Things To Do In Gulf Shores.
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