Attractions & Day Trip Ideas in Gulf Shores

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Meet lions, tigers, bears, giraffes and more at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores. Families can stroll elevated walkways, visit the petting zoo, and enjoy close-up animal encounters at The Little Zoo That Could near sunny Gulf beaches.

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BON SECOUR WILDLIFE REFUGE

Explore Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in Gulf Shores with peaceful trails, birding, wildlife watching, photography, fishing and beach access. Discover dunes, wetlands, maritime forests and the wild beauty of Alabama's Gulf Coast.

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GULF COAST EXPLOREUM SCIENCE CENTER

The Science Center aspires to increase science literacy among the people of south Alabama and the Gulf Coast region, residents and visitors alike. Offering hands-on activities, educational programs & IMAX films. Phone: (251) 208.6893 Location: ...

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USS ALABAMA BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK

Explore the Battleship Alabama, the USS Drum submarine, and the Indoor Aircraft Pavilion featuring a jet flight simulator and 22 historic aircraft including the B-52 “Calamity Jane,” A-12 Blackbird spy plane, and Tuskegee Airmen’s P...

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