| Gulf Shores, Alabama, provides its visitors a | | | | the railroad was once the pulse of the agricultural |
| peaceful get away from life in the big city. People | | | | industry and how, because of sheer chance, the |
| who visit this Southern town of about 5,000 | | | | depot wasn't demolished as was planned. |
| remark on the 12 beautiful, uncrowded beaches | | | | Admission is free to this historic location where |
| offering relaxation or sun bathing on lovely white | | | | you can discover the fate of the depot for |
| sand. With average temperatures which range | | | | several years before it was moved back to its |
| from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter | | | | original site in 1995. |
| months and 70 to 90 degrees in the summer, it's | | | | For whoever has a special bond with the |
| a great place to visit year round. | | | | outdoors, become one with mother nature along |
| The Track Family Recreation Center delivers fun | | | | the many nature trails. Have a leisurely stroll or |
| for the entire family in the form of go-kart rides, | | | | bike ride along miles and miles of trail, as you |
| bumper cars rides, miniature golf and more. Select | | | | enjoy the vast number of birds that attract |
| from three family admission packages that can be | | | | birdwatchers from around the country. |
| purchased in advance to save you time and | | | | Discover quaint shops and places to rest if you |
| money. | | | | get tired along the trails. Or discover some good |
| Or spend a day in Waterville USA, a 20-acre | | | | food and a chance to visit other local attractions |
| water and amusement park with a 25,000 square | | | | such as Bellingrath Gardens and Home, an |
| foot wave pool, float river, triple drop water slide | | | | additional must-see while visiting Gulf Shores. The |
| and much more. If your worn out of the water, | | | | splendor of the gardens with its 65 acres of |
| have a ride on an Old West Train or carousel. | | | | different flowers that grow throughout the year, |
| There's plenty of fun to last a entire week at this | | | | is a site you'll treasure |
| attraction alone! | | | | If your yearning leads toward the sea, chartered |
| For history enthusiasts, a day trip to the Mobile | | | | boats are available to let you experience the |
| Bay Civil War Trail offers an opportunity to | | | | ocean up close and personal. If you're not |
| witness the day-to-day life of Civil soldiers who | | | | adventurous enough to captain your own vessel, |
| fought in the region. Hear and read gripping stories | | | | but still want to experience the sea, hop on board |
| of American Indians and others who fought the | | | | among several other cruises presented |
| bloody battles of our nation's saddest war. | | | | throughout the day. You'll see more than just the |
| And do not miss the Foley Railroad museum | | | | setting sun with onboard meals, diving and dolphin |
| where you can learn the complete story of how | | | | watching. |