| If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of | | | | Fort Morgan, an old army fort built in 1812, is also |
| daily routines, Alabama beaches are waiting for you. | | | | located along the Alabama gulf coast. Just a few miles |
| Grab your sunscreen, beach towels, and cooler and | | | | west of Gulf Shores, it has a more historical feel. You |
| head south. The laid back, relaxing environment is just | | | | can relax and learn a bit of history at the same time. It |
| what you need to rejuvenate your soul. Many couples | | | | is also less commercialized with only a store or gas |
| and families make the journey to Alabama every year | | | | station here and there. Many houses that rent for |
| to enjoy the much needed rest and enjoyable activities | | | | several days or weeks and condos have built up |
| that beach life has to offer. Gulf Shores, Orange | | | | around the Fort Morgan area. There is also a ferry |
| Beach, and Fort Morgan are beach towns in Alabama | | | | running several times a day that will take you across |
| with just such activities. | | | | Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island. |
| Gulf Shores, located at the southern end of interstate | | | | There are a few other dont miss attractions around |
| 59 in Alabama, is known for being a great place for a | | | | and on the way to Alabamas beaches. If you are |
| family vacation getaway. Its white sandy beaches that | | | | coming from the west on Interstate 10, you will want to |
| seem to go on forever are a favorite place to play, sit | | | | stop by the Battleship Memorial Park. The battleship |
| and relax, or go on long walks. Gulf Shores is a | | | | U.S.S. Alabama located there is open for touring year |
| happening place with plenty of souvenir shops, | | | | round. They also have an aviation museum, submarine, |
| specialty stores, beachfront restaurants, hotels, and | | | | several old planes and an SR71 spy plane, and a gift |
| condos all within walking distance. Be sure to visit the | | | | shop. They have a park you can also picnic at and it |
| shop with the huge shark opening its mouth for you to | | | | makes a great rest stop. If you are coming from the |
| walk into the store. You can rent jet skis, go | | | | east, a trip through Pensacola will take you to the |
| parasailing, drive go-carts, and zoom down the | | | | National Museum of Naval Aviation. Home of the Blue |
| waterslide at Waterville, USA, all in the same day. And | | | | Angels, this is one place you will want to visit. They |
| just when you need a snack, you can stop by Hopes | | | | have tons of planes and an Imax theater. The Riviera |
| Cheesecake shop for a sweet treat. Theres always | | | | Centre is the largest factory outlet shopping in the |
| something fun just waiting to be taken advantage of. | | | | world and its located in Foley, Alabama. The Outlet Mall |
| Drive a few miles east and you will soon be in Orange | | | | is just minutes to the North of Gulf Shores and has |
| Beach. A quieter, calmer community, Orange Beach still | | | | stores of all types. If you are looking for something, |
| has a lot to offer. The white sandy beach continues to | | | | you will find it there. |
| go on forever and condos and hotels are aplenty. Als | | | | A vacation on Alabama beaches is a great getaway. |
| Five and Dime is a favorite shop for picking up those | | | | You can relax at Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Fort |
| much needed beach toys and a couple of grocery | | | | Morgan and enjoy all of the activities that surround |
| stores have all youll need without going anywhere else. | | | | these communities. Reservations are just a click away. |
| Although everything isnt in walking distance as it is in | | | | So what are you waiting for! Make plans today to visit |
| Gulf Shores, you can enjoy plenty of walks along the | | | | Alabama beaches! Click below to see pictures from |
| beach. Many of the condos also offer beach chairs | | | | MY vacation at Orange Beach. Ill post more after I get |
| and services that will make your day at the beach | | | | back. I get to go again this summer, too. |
| easy and convenient. | | | | |