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Ranked #1 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Home to numerous scenic dunes, lakes and beaches.
Attraction type  State Parks
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Ranked #4 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #6 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Ranked #7 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4 of 5 stars 63 reviews

A visit is a great way to spend the afternoon but it can be a little spooky.  Some rooms are completely dark where the soldiers stored the gun powder.  You can even smell it in... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Parks
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Ranked #8 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Stretching 7,092 yards with a U.S.G.A. rating of 73.9 and a slope rating of 132, this spectacular 18-hole golf course... more » Owner description: Stretching 7,092 yards with a U.S.G.A. rating of 73.9 and a slope rating of 132, this spectacular 18-hole golf course meanders through natural sand dunes, lakes and wildlife areas. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  12.6 miles from city centre
Ranked #9 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
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Ranked #10 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews

As a female who often is required to travel alone - I frequently also golf alone when great courses are close by. I did so recently at Peninsula Golf club and had an interesting... more »

Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  5.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
The original Palmer design on the Gulf Coast.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #12 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #13 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
3.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews

Waterville is a great place for families with kids of all ages. Big variety  of water park activities including a nice wavepool, adrenaline pumping slides, and a fun, bright... more »

Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #14 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Ranked #15 of 16 Attractions in Gulf Shores
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
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Craft Farms golf courses are definitely in the "must play" category while visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast .  Cypress Bend is an eye appealing fun course which has plenty of... more »

Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
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