Stag in Orange Beach, Alabama

Here is a question from K.A.,

"Help me,"
"My wife is a makeup artist and she is working a wedding in Orange Beach Alabama, June 5-8 I know nothing about the area be we have a free house on the beach for three days I need ideas of things to do alone (while the wife is working) as well as some couples idea. Thanks for saving my work-ation!"
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Best Regards,
KA

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ANSWER:

This is a toughy. Without specifics as to what KA wants to do, where do I start. Here a re a few general recommendations and some place on the web to dig for more information.

As part of the more family-friendly Alabama gulf coast, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores visitors can enjoy it's popular zoo, beaches and a whole host of "family-friendly" activities.

As a guy going stag, I might try a few of these attractions;

The National Museum of Naval Aviation (www.navalaviationmuseum.org) in Pensacola boasts 300,00 sq. ft. of exhibits including 150 restored aircraft, flight simulators, and even an IMAX theater. The Museum is open 9-5 daily. The best part, admission is FREE.

Another Historic site to wile away an afternoon is the Ft. Morgan Historic Site,51 Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (http://www.preserveala.org/fortmorgan.aspx). Ft. Morgan was completed in 1834 and was active through WWII. Exhibits feature artillery, uniforms, letters, photos and personal effects of the soldiers who served at Ft. Morgan.
Admission $5 for adults and $3 for children 6-18. children under 6 are free. The best bet is a family pass that includes 2 adults and 2 children for $12.

If it's a little too hot to sulk around a fort, you could take a morning and stroll along the Wharf (www.thewharfal.com), 231010 Canal road, Orange Beach, Al. always good for people watching, shopping and if you feel like it, take a ride on the 140 ft. tall Ferris wheel for a great view of the Gulf Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.

Orange beach and Gulf Shores have lots of seaside and dockside bars and eateries, so I'm sure you will find other ways of passing the time.


Thanks for the question, KA.
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