Alabama Beaches

If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle ofFort 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 andwest of Gulf Shores, it has a more historical feel. You
head south. The laid back, relaxing environment is justcan relax and learn a bit of history at the same time. It
what you need to rejuvenate your soul. Many couplesis also less commercialized with only a store or gas
and families make the journey to Alabama every yearstation here and there. Many houses that rent for
to enjoy the much needed rest and enjoyable activitiesseveral days or weeks and condos have built up
that beach life has to offer. Gulf Shores, Orangearound the Fort Morgan area. There is also a ferry
Beach, and Fort Morgan are beach towns in Alabamarunning 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 interstateThere are a few other "don't miss" attractions around
59 in Alabama, is known for being a great place for aand on the way to Alabama's beaches. If you are
family vacation getaway. Its white sandy beaches thatcoming from the west on Interstate 10, you will want to
seem to go on forever are a favorite place to play, sitstop by the Battleship Memorial Park. The battleship
and relax, or go on long walks. Gulf Shores is aU.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, andseveral old planes and an SR71 spy plane, and a gift
condos all within walking distance. Be sure to visit theshop. They have a park you can also picnic at and it
shop with the huge shark opening its mouth for you tomakes a great rest stop. If you are coming from the
walk into the store. You can rent jet skis, goeast, a trip through Pensacola will take you to the
parasailing, drive go-carts, and zoom down theNational Museum of Naval Aviation. Home of the Blue
waterslide at Waterville, USA, all in the same day. AndAngels, this is one place you will want to visit. They
just when you need a snack, you can stop by Hope'shave tons of planes and an Imax theater. The Riviera
Cheesecake shop for a sweet treat. There's alwaysCentre 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
Drive a few miles east and you will soon be in OrangeMall is just minutes to the North of Gulf Shores and
Beach. A quieter, calmer community, Orange Beach stillhas stores of all types. If you are looking for something,
has a lot to offer. The white sandy beach continues toyou will find it there.
go on forever and condos and hotels are aplenty. Al'sA vacation on Alabama beaches is a great getaway.
Five and Dime is a favorite shop for picking up thoseYou can relax at Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Fort
much needed beach toys and a couple of groceryMorgan and enjoy all of the activities that surround
stores have all you'll need without going anywherethese communities. Reservations are just a click away.
else. Although everything isn't in walking distance as it isSo what are you waiting for! Make plans today to visit
in Gulf Shores, you can enjoy plenty of walks alongAlabama beaches! Click below to see pictures from
the beach. Many of the condos also offer beachMY vacation at Orange Beach. I'll post more after I get
chairs and services that will make your day at theback. I get to go again this summer, too.
beach easy and convenient.