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The Wharf

23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL
3.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Foley, Alabama, USA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

You can ride the Ferris wheel or go catch a movie at the Rave theater, or eat at a couple of decent (and some not so decent) restaurants. So where is everybody? I talk to a lot of tourists who still don't know this place exists. Too bad, it has the potential to be a real commercial district draw for... More

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Newton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Nice place to watch a movie and decent prices. Really liked the sound system and screen. We watched Avengers in 2D there.

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Trussville, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Been to the Wharf quite a few times. The shops have unique items some are reasonable and some are pricey. A good family place. They are currently building a scale weigh in place for the Marlin tournament coming up. From the looks of it it will be impressive to watch.

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Illinois
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Most of the shops are overpriced. Lots of empty spaces. It looks like a ghosttown

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Churubusco, IN
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Many of the store locations were empty. We were there just as stores were opening for the day but were not alot of variety available. We were disappointed by the location...save time and go to the outlet mall in Gulf Shores.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a great place to visit while in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. There are so many things to do at the Wharf, fun for all ages. I have been many times....always a shopping choice (several unique boutiques), our wedding reception was at the Live Bait there (too much of a great experience there to list):), attended a concert... More

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alabama
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Lots of vacant storefronts here. I think the place did not go over as well as anticipated. Some nice restaurants and upscale gift/apparel/specialty stores but all in all, not worth going out of your way to visit.

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FRISCO CITY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Went to the Luke Bryan concert had a blast. The beer was very exspensive.

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Mobile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Liked it all!!! Laser tag fun!!! Love the shops and the food!!

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St Jacques
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

It was great for a girls day! Not too much there for a 10 year old boy though. We were also a little sad that we couldn't use the oasis without staying at their resort.... The shopping was really nice though!

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