Gulf Shores / Orange / Beach Perdido Key Day Trips
or things to do when you have had all the beach you can handle or (heaven forbid) it rains !

There is a wide assortment of fun things to do in the immediate driving radius of Alabama's beaches. One of the first things people think of is the Naval Aviation Museum which is just down the beach highway towards Pensacola.

The Sea Lab Estuarium on Dauphin Island is also nearby in the opposite direction. It is located on a barrier island at the mouth of Mobile Bay.
If shopping sounds good, the Riviera Center in Foley is shopping heaven ! It is just 7 miles north of Gulf Shores on Hwy 59 on the south side of Foley. You probably passed it coming into Gulf Shores..

Ft. Pickens in nearby Pensacola
A great beach, a great day Fort Pickens area has approximately 10 miles of park land that includes beautiful beaches, nature trails, fishing, a campground, and of course, the fort. See our photos here.

Pick Some Blueberries
Fun for the Whole Family

Visit Alabama's First Winery. 

More Pick-Your-Own Locations in Baldwin County:

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  Bee Natural Farm - Organically-grown blueberries
  9711 Twin Beech Rd, (Hwy 44E), Fairhope, AL 36532. Phone: 251-928-4311
  East of Fairhope High, School on Co Rd 44. Open: June. Self-service during daylight hours. 

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  B.J. Farms - Strawberries
  27618 Hwy 98 East, Elberta, AL 36530. Phone: 251-986-5391. Hwy 98 East. Look for big red strawberry sign. Open: Seasonal, Daily 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

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  F. E. Little - Mayhaws, blackberries, figs, beets, table tomatoes, white & red potatoes
  20750 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL 36535. Phone: 251-943-2548. ¾ mile east of 59S on Baldwin Co 20. May 1-May 14 -Mayhaws, June -Blackberries 

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  Heil Farm - Snap & butter beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, peas, squash, broccoli, cabbage, turnips
  14111 Co Rd 87, Elberta, AL 36530. Phone: 251-986-8502. 1 mile east of Elberta, then one mile north of U.S. 98 on Co Rd 87. Open: Spring -- May 5 - July 15, 7 am to 7 pm. Fall - Oct. 25 - Feb. 1, 8 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday 

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  Lyrene's Flower Farm - Blueberries
  11689 Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL 36532. Phone: 251-928-0925. 4 mi East of Hwy 98 on Hwy 104. Open: June 1 to July 15, Monday to Sat, 7 am to 12 noon.

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  Navonod Farms - blueberries, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut
  Kings Landing Road, Seminole, AL 36574. Phone: 850 382-6104. Email us at: Marty@DonovanRealty.com.  Open: Call or email to make an appointment for them to meet you at the farm. Directions: West on Hwy 90 or 9 Mile Rd from FL to Seminole, just across the AL line. Left on Co. Rd. 91, Three Rivers Rd, for 3 miles to right on Kings Landing Rd. to first gate on right. Crops are usually available in June, July, December.100% Naturally Grown Blueberries: June and July Leland Cypress Trees from 8' to 20': December We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. Mature blueberry bushes, six different varieties.

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  Alan Norden - Grapes, red & white, muscadines
  16370 4th Ave, Silverhill, AL 36576. Phone: (251) 945-5232. Directions: Hwy 59 to Hwy 104 to East Blvd. First
  farm on right. Open: Sept -Oct.

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  Perdido Vineyards - Pick your own grapes
  22100 Co. Rd. 47 & I-65 (Exit 45), Perdido, Baldwin County, AL, 36562. Phone: 251-937-WINE (9463), email jimeddins@netlinc.net Alabama's 1st farm winery. Free wine tasting. Wine sales. Pick own grapes every day from Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. Gift shop.

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  WAB Farm - Thornless blackberries, blueberries, Boysenberries, cut flowers
  20151 Co Rd 33, Fairhope, AL 36532. Phone: 251-928-9809. From Greeno Rd (US 98) turn East on Fairhope Ave (Co Rd 48). Go 3.5 miles to Co Rd 33. Turn right, second. Open: Mid May through June (for berries). Hours can vary. 

Like to Shop?

Tanger Outlet in Foley has over 120 stores, a food court and a Starbucks. Click here for store listings, maps and coupons.

Also in Daphne, there is the Eastern Shore Centre and Jubilee Square.

Eastern Shore Centre

Jubilee Square

Did you bring your pet to the beach ?

Coastal Pet Resort is a luxury pet resort and kennel serving the entire Gulf Coast area. They provide pet hospitality services to local area residents and vacationers traveling to the coastal area with their pets. Coastal Pet Resort's services include boarding and grooming to doggie day camp programs. They can provide accommodations for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. Coastal Pet Resort is located near where Gulf Shores meets Foley at the intersection of County Road 10 and Highway 59 one half mile south of Old Time Pottery on the east side of Highway 59. Look for the large dog shaped sign. www.CoastalPetResort.com