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Fun Facts About Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are home to beautiful beaches, incredible attractions and fabulous restaurants, many of which are one-of-a-kind. The unique culture and history of our area make it more than just a beach destination. Here are some fun facts about Alabama’s beaches.
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The Ferris Wheel at The Wharf is the second tallest in the entire Southeast!
23101 Canal Rd
Orange Beach, AL
Monday:
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 8:00 PM
It's also the highest accessible point in the area.
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Did you know - Lulu's is owned by singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett's sister, Lucy?
200 E 25th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL
Monday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
The iconic Gulf Shores restaurant LuLu’s at Homeport Marina usually serves around 4,000 guests a day during summer.
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The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo got its nickname "The Little Zoo That Could" from a 2006 Animal Planet docu-series.
20499 Oak Rd E
Gulf Shores, AL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores is the first ZAA-accredited U.S. Zoo to be built from the ground up in more than 20 years.
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"Damn the torpedoes... full speed ahead!" was spoken just off the shores of Fort Morgan.
Fort Morgan, Alabama, United States
Admiral David Farragut spoke the infamous words, “Damn the torpedoes…full speed ahead,” while just off the shores of Fort Morgan State Historic Site during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864.
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Lake Shelby is quite close to the Gulf.
Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf State Park’s beautiful Lake Shelby is believed to be one of the closest bodies of freshwater next to a body of saltwater in the world.
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Construction of the Gulf State Park facilities began 1934.
20115 State Park Rd
Gulf Shores, AL
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
The Civilian Conservation Corps is responsible for the building of the Gulf State Park beginning in 1934.
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Annual National Shrimp Festival has been happening on Alabama's Beaches since 1971!
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
The First Annual National Shrimp Festival was celebrated in 1971, to encourage visitors to visit. Before the arrival of Shrimp Fest, the town was essentially closed up after Labor Day.
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Thinking of booking a charter fishing trip during vacation? Don't worry, we have plenty of options available!
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Orange Beach is home to the largest charter fishing fleet on the Gulf Coast.
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It is rumored there is pirate treasure hidden along Alabama's Beaches.
Orange Beach, AL
Centuries ago, pirates were known to sail into Alabama Point as a safety measure because the receding tides would not allow an enemy to follow during certain periods of the day.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
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