Most visitors come to the Alabama Gulf Coast to spend as much time as possible soaking up the sun and relaxing on the beach. With the sugar-white sand and the beautiful Gulf waters, what else can you ask for? As we see much too often, visitors absorb as much sun as they can on their first couple days in town. But on the third, fourth and fifth day, the sun has taken its toll and the kids are waterlogged. In order to keep it interesting, here are a few ways to keep the kids entertained off the beach. Our Orange Beach and Gulf Shores resorts for families are centrally located to many great attractions and things to do.
Sail Wild Hearts Dolphin Cruises
Have you ever wanted to take a boat ride but don’t have a boat? Enjoy some time on the water by taking advantage of a dolphin cruise. Go sightseeing on the back bays of Orange Beach. Sail Wild Hearts, located in Orange Beach, offers a journey aboard a 53-foot, open-ocean catamaran for daily dolphin cruises. Contact (251) 981-6700 for more details.
Hunt for Treasure on a Pirate Ship Cruise
Skull Harbor offers a unique Pirate Ship Adventure aboard the American Star which features a celebration of the gold recovery with a water gun battle, a hunt for the lost treasure, and face-paintings. Spend two hours discovering the lost gold of Pirate’s Cove and listen to true stories of secret treasure maps and the journey of Captain ShiverMeFingers and Captain Edmund IronLeg. Call (251) 981-4127 for more information.
Explore the Coast By Bike
After seeing the area through the eyes of a pirate, try seeing it through the eyes of a cyclist. Beach Bike Rentals has daily and weekly bicycle rentals with three bicycle choices to choose from. Mother nature has blessed the Alabama Gulf Coast with natural beauty so avoid the highways and cycle through The Backcountry Trail, Gulf State Park or the bike path on Fort Morgan Road. For rental information, call (251) 968-1770.
Alabama Gulf Coast Sightseeing
If you are looking to sightsee and relax at the same time, look into the Guided Eco-Tours provided by the City of Orange Beach. For only $15 per person, a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will show you around the natural habitats on a covered electric cart. Contact (251) 981-1063 for further information.
Soar Above the Coast on a Helicopter Tour
If you are a thrill seeker looking to get a bird’s eye view of the Gulf Coast, don’t miss out on a helicopter tour with Orange Beach Helicopter Tours. Make a memory of a lifetime and fly the big blue sky in a nimble open-air helicopter. Tourists and locals can take advantage of this great attraction with Beach, Sea Life, and Round the Island tours available, to name a few. Call (855) 496-2747 for more details on tours.
If you have experienced any of our recommendations, we would love to hear your feedback or additional unique activity recommendations. And remember, just because you are not on the beach, doesn’t mean you don’t have to wear sunscreen.
