Long a favorite beachside vacation spot for Southerners, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, are fast becoming a go-to getaway for folks around the country. The endless white sand beaches and warm, emerald waters are beautiful. You can easily fly into Pensacola and make the short drive, but flights are also available into Gulf Shores International Airport, which is undergoing a $15 million expansion. Stay at the Lodge at Gulf State Park, which offers easy access to the beach along with two swimming pools — an adults-only pool and a new family pool. Nearby, you’ll find plenty of great spots to eat and drink. The seafood here is delicious, and you could spend a weekend just eating Gulf shrimp, oysters, and fish like tuna, grouper, and triggerfish. And be sure to order a Bushwacker or two. The local favorite frozen drink is made with rum, coconut, chocolate, and coffee and make for a nice afternoon cocktail or post-dinner dessert.
This 42-page mobile-optimized dining guide includes more than a dozen vetted recommendations organized into a three-day itinerary.
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Long a favorite beachside vacation spot for Southerners, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, are fast becoming a go-to getaway for folks around the country. The endless white sand beaches and warm, emerald waters are beautiful. You can easily fly into Pensacola and make the short drive, but flights are also available into Gulf Shores International Airport, which is undergoing a $15 million expansion. Stay at the Lodge at Gulf State Park, which offers easy access to the beach along with two swimming pools — an adults-only pool and a new family pool. Nearby, you’ll find plenty of great spots to eat and drink. The seafood here is delicious, and you could spend a weekend just eating Gulf shrimp, oysters, and fish like tuna, grouper, and triggerfish. And be sure to order a Bushwacker or two. The local favorite frozen drink is made with rum, coconut, chocolate, and coffee and make for a nice afternoon cocktail or post-dinner dessert.
This 42-page mobile-optimized dining guide includes more than a dozen vetted recommendations organized into a three-day itinerary.
Download a complimentary copy of this Field Guide by becoming a paid subscriber to the American Weekender newsletter! Find your discount code in this month’s Weekend Getaway issue.
