| Gulf Shores, Alabama, provides its visitors a tranquil | | | | was once the pulse of the agricultural industry and |
| escape from life in the big city. People who visit this | | | | how, because of sheer chance, the depot wasn't |
| Southern town of about 5,000 remark on the 12 | | | | demolished as was planned. Admission is free to this |
| beautiful, uncrowded beaches offering relaxation or | | | | historic location where you can discover the fate of |
| sun bathing on wonderful white sand. With average | | | | the depot for several years before it was moved |
| temperatures which range from 40 to 60 degrees | | | | back to its original site in 1995. |
| Fahrenheit in the winter months and 70 to 90 degrees | | | | For whoever has a particular bond with the outdoors, |
| in the summer, it is a fantastic place to visit year round. | | | | become one with mother nature along the several |
| The Track Family Recreation Center offers | | | | nature trails. Have a leisurely walk or bike ride along |
| entertaining for the entire family in the form of go-kart | | | | miles and miles of trail, while you experience the huge |
| rides, bumper cars rides, miniature golf and more. | | | | variety of birds that attract birdwatchers from around |
| Choose from three family admission packages that | | | | the country. |
| can be purchased in advance to save you time and | | | | Discover quaint shops and spots to relax if you get |
| money. | | | | tired along the trails. Or find some good food and a |
| Or spend a day in Waterville USA, a 20-acre water | | | | chance to visit other nearby attractions such as |
| and amusement park with a 25,000 square foot wave | | | | Bellingrath Gardens and Home, yet another must-see |
| pool, float river, triple drop water slide and much more. | | | | while visiting Gulf Shores. The elegance of the gardens |
| If your tired of the water, have a ride on an Old West | | | | with its 65 acres of diverse flowers that grow |
| Train or carousel. There's adequate fun to last a whole | | | | throughout the year, is a site you'll treasure |
| week at this attraction alone! | | | | If your yearning leads toward the sea, chartered boats |
| For history fans, a day trip to the Mobile Bay Civil War | | | | are available to let you experience the ocean up close |
| Trail offers a chance to witness the day-to-day life of | | | | and personal. If you're not adventurous enough to |
| Civil soldiers whom fought in the region. Hear and read | | | | captain your own vessel, but still desire to experience |
| gripping stories of American Indians and others who | | | | the sea, hop on board among several other cruises |
| fought the bloody battles of our country's saddest war. | | | | offered throughout the day. You'll see more than just |
| And don't pass up the Foley Railroad museum where | | | | the setting sun with onboard meals, diving and dolphin |
| you can learn the complete story of how the railroad | | | | watching. |