As an adventurous luxury motor coach owner,
you really want to get out and experience everything each destination you visit has to offer. At Orange Beach, there's plenty to see and do. The calendar is filled with outdoor festivals and events, like the National Shrimp Festival, a 4-day music & arts festival that is held every October and draws crowds of over 300,000. This event is one of the nation's premier outdoor festivals, with over 200 vendors offering fine arts, arts & crafts, continuous music and fresh seafood.
For the sports enthusiast, the Orange Beach Red Snapper World Championship Tournament held each spring offers the chance for fishermen to reel in the big one and win a portion of the $675,000 purse. Proceeds from this annual tournament are used to build artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico and to support the recreational fishing industry.
If golf is more your style, you'll be glad to know that the Gulf Shores area is home to a variety of renowned golf courses, from Scottish-style links to beachside greens. Strategically placed and creatively designed by some of the greatest names in golf – Arnold Palmer, Larry Nelson, Bruce Devlin and Jerry Pate – you're guaranteed a challenging and enjoyable round, wherever you choose to play.
SHOPPING AND DINING
To experience the Gulf Coast's best selection of shopping, dining, and entertainment, head down to The Wharf. The Wharf features resort-style shopping with local boutiques and national retailers, as well as a great selection of restaurants, cafes, and eateries. Take in a show at The Wharf's 15-screen movie theater or 10,000-seat amphitheater, which hosts top national acts like Hank Williams, Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley, Sister Hazel and the Steve Miller Band. Ride the 112' Ferris Wheel, the tallest in the Southeast, or dine dockside at FishTales, on the west end of The Wharf's marina.
Orange Beach is just brimming with restaurants that serve up the Gulf Coast's freshest seafood, as well as steaks, burgers, Italian - whatever you're in the mood for. Local favorites like the legendary Lulu's, Tacky Jack's, and Calypso Joe's embody the fun, casual Orange Beach spirit and guests can arrive by land or by sea at these waterfront locations. For those seeking a more sophisticated evening out, there are also several fine dining establishments that offer their own exquisite takes on the local cuisine.
AREA LINKS
Waterville USA
Alabama Motorsports Park
Cobb Pinnacle 14 Theatres
South Baldwin Community Theatre
The Wharf
Rhodes Hunting Preserve
USS Alabama Battleship memorial
Orange Beach Art Center
Gulf State Park
Historic Blakeley State Park
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Bellingrath Gardens
Biophilia Nature Center
Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary
Alligator Alley
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Gulf Coast Festivals & Events
Estuairum Public Aquarium
National Naval Aviation Museum
Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival
National Shrimp Festival
Dolphin Boating and Sailing Cruises
Area Golf Courses

