Gulf Shores is one of the best-kept secrets on the Gulf coast! Imagine having more than fifteen golf championship golf courses, fishing excursions, a water adventure park, and 32 miles of some of the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico in one place. A visit to Gulf shores is a great way to escape on vacation without the crowds because the crowds don’t know about it. They are missing out – wait until you see how much there is to do in Gulf Shores!
When you think of Gulf Shores, you probably imagine sugar-white sandy beaches and turquoise waters gently lapping on the shores. Sounds enticing, yes? Well, there's more. Gulf Shores actually offers a wide range of activities for every member of the family so whether you're looking for beach, golf, or fishing, this place has it all!
Take a look at just a few of the many exciting activities that Gulf Shores has to offer:
- World-class championship golf courses designed by some of the sport's leading professionals.
- Waterville, USA, an adventure water and amusement park with thrilling roller coasters and chilling water slides.
- Saltwater fishing excursions are only seven miles away at Orange Beach, which, by the way, happens to be home to the largest charter fishing-boat fleets in the US. And they offer half-day or full-day deep-sea and back-bay fishing excursions; choices abound for every rod and reel.
- For all of you history buffs, Gulf Shores presents Fort Morgan, an early 19th century fort steeped in civil war history.
- If you enjoy getting in touch with nature, there are bird and wildlife sanctuaries close by. The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge to the west and beyond that, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary at Dauphin Island State Park, located a short and very fun ferry ride beyond the western edge of the peninsula.
Now, with so much to do, we can't forget about the necessities, a place to stay and of course, a place to eat – you'll find that Gulf Shores doesn't come up lacking on either of these. There are a wide range of accommodations to suit every taste and budget from luxury condos on the beach to less expensive hotels that lie five miles inland. However, let me offer some advice. Since you are vacationing on the Gulf of Mexico, a "room with a view" is a must.
As far as dining goes, you won't find fresher seafood anywhere. There are casual beachside bistros as well as elegant white-linen restaurants up and down the Gulf Shores coast that offer the most succulent seafood on the Gulf . The options are endless and you are sure to find something tasty and delicious!
From fun and adventure to rest and relaxation, Gulf Shores offers something for everyone. So leave the real world behind and pack your clubs, rod, and sun tan lotion because whatever your idea of that perfect vacation getaway, you'll find it in Gulf Shores!
