Gulf Shores Guides & Things to Do
Guides, itineraries, and the occasional long read — Coastal Alabama & Northwest Florida, by people who live here.
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The Weekend Lineup: June 12-14
Zach Top plays The Wharf Friday AND Saturday, Pensacola stacks PensaPride, Juneteenth, and Magic of Motown on Saturday, and the forecast is sunny start to finish.
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The Weekend Lineup: June 5-7
Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence headline The Wharf on Saturday, the Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo runs all weekend, and Fairhope's First Friday Art Walk opens things Friday.
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The Foley Shopping Guide: Outlets, Antiques, and Local Finds
Foley pulls more shopping traffic than anywhere else on the Alabama Gulf Coast, and for good reason. You've got over 100 outlet stores in one complex, a walk...
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The Oyster Trail: Where to Eat Oysters in Baldwin County
You can get oysters almost anywhere on the Alabama Gulf Coast, but not all of them are worth your time. This guide covers the oyster landscape across Baldwin...
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The Weekend Lineup: May 29-31
The Flora-Bama Bushwacker turns 50 on Saturday -- that's the event to put on your radar this weekend, a birthday bash for one of the Gulf Coast's most icon...
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The Weekend Lineup: May 22-24
Downtown OWA's Memorial Day Weekend runs all three days -- free activities, live music, and fireworks Saturday night make it the anchor event of the long w...
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The Weekend Lineup: May 15-17
The Orange Beach Billfish Classic kicks off Friday -- big boats, blue marlin, and free admission at Marlin Circle for one of the Gulf Coast's best fishing ...
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The Weekend Lineup: May 8-10
Pensacola Navy Days takes over downtown Pensacola this weekend -- a full military heritage festival at Plaza DeLuna running Friday through Saturday, capped...
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Memorial Day Weekend on the Gulf Coast — Locals' Moves
Three nights of major shows at The Wharf, two Veterans observances Monday morning, and the unofficial summer kickoff. Locals' moves for the weekend.
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The Weekend Lineup: May 1-3
The Perdido Key Music Festival at Flora-Bama is the big ticketed draw this weekend, and Fairhope's First Friday Art Walk kicks things off tonight free.
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The Weekend Lineup: April 24-26
Flora-Bama's Interstate Mullet Toss takes over Perdido Key all weekend. Plus Bama Coast Cruisin', Silverhill Heritage Day, and Sunday brunch vibes.
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The Weekend Lineup: April 17-19
Blooms and Brews takes over Weeks Bay Plantation, Theatre 98 opens Lend Me a Soprano, and the Mudbottom Revival brings live music to Dog River.
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The Weekend Lineup: April 10-12
L.O.L. Festival, Gulf Coast Mustang car show at OWA, Lagoonfest at Icehouse, crawfish boil in Foley, and 59 events across Baldwin County.
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Arts and Culture on the Eastern Shore
Fairhope's art scene is deeper than you think. From First Friday Art Walks to gallery-lined streets and a creative community that's been building for decades, here's the cultural side of the Eastern Shore.
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Where Locals Actually Eat in Baldwin County
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Things to Do With Kids on the Gulf Coast
From the Gulf Coast Zoo to dolphin cruises, here are the best things to do with kids in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley.
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The Newcomer's Guide to Baldwin County
Moving to Baldwin County? Here is what you need to know about schools, neighborhoods, traffic, and the unwritten rules for transplants.
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The Insider's Guide to Snowbird Season
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The Gulf Coast Brewery & Taproom Trail
A guide to the best breweries and taprooms in Baldwin County, Alabama — from Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores to Fairhope Brewing Company and the DIY spirit of Old 31.
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Summer Festivals and Events Worth Planning Around on the Gulf Coast
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Rainy Day Guide: What to Do When the Beach Is Out
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Live Music Every Night: The Gulf Coast Music Guide
From Flora-Bama to Big Beach Brewing, here is where to find live music every night of the week on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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Hurricane Season Prep for Gulf Coast Residents
If you call Gulf Shores home -- or if you're here enough that it feels like it -- hurricane season is part of the deal. It runs June through November, and ev...
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Hidden Gems of Baldwin County
Under-the-radar beaches, small-town cafes, scenic drives, and local secrets most visitors to Baldwin County never find.
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Fishing the Gulf Coast: A Beginner's Guide
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Date Night on the Gulf Coast
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Best Seafood in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The best seafood restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama — from old-school fried shrimp shacks to upscale waterfront dining, ranked by the people who eat here year-round.
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Best Happy Hours on the Gulf Coast
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Best Coffee Shops on the Gulf Coast
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Best Breakfast and Brunch on the Gulf Coast
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A Day on the Fort Morgan Peninsula
Fourteen miles of quiet beach, a Civil War fort, Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge, and the best flounder fishing on the Alabama coast.
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A Day in Spanish Fort & Daphne
Most people driving across the Causeway head straight for the beach. That's their loss. Spanish Fort and Daphne -- the two communities that anchor the Easter...
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A Day in Perdido Key
Perdido Key sits technically in Florida but operates on Alabama Gulf Coast time -- laid-back, seafood-forward, and anchored by one of the most recognizable b...
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A Day in Magnolia Springs and Elberta
Magnolia Springs and Elberta sit close enough together that you can cover both in a single day without feeling rushed. One is famous for delivering mail by b...
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A Day in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope is the cultural heart of Baldwin County -- a walkable downtown on a bluff above Mobile Bay where you can browse a third-generation bookstore, eat we...
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A Day in Bay Minette & Robertsdale
Bay Minette and Robertsdale don't get the tourist traffic that the beach towns do, and that's exactly the point. Bay Minette is the county seat of Baldwin Co...
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10 Free Things to Do on the Gulf Coast
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