Alabama’s Gulf Coast-go explore this blossoming beach destination

May 20, 1:50 AMProvidence Getaways ExaminerRaymond LoCicero

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For as long as human history has been recorded, explorers have been routinely celebrated for their efforts and successes in charting undiscovered destinations. Although many of these explorers who achieved success were purely seeking these destinations for bountiful humanly riches, some would later find themselves truly in awe of the beauty of their newly discovered lands. As we fast forward through time to the late 20th century, early explorers of the Alabama Gulf Coast were pleasantly surprised to find an attractive, yet grossly undiscovered coastal locale. However, over the last several decades, word has spread of this region’s attractiveness which has spurred continuous regional business growth and a steady influx of visitors creating a booming tourism industry.

The Alabama Gulf Coast, largely made up of two municipal governments, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, is an extremely attractive beach destination that offers visitors exciting attractions, fantastic accommodations, and plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities. The Alabama Gulf Coast, situated on an island at the southern most tip of Alabama, consists of over 32 miles of spectacular white sandy beaches and is highlighted by majestic crystal clear water feed by the Gulf of Mexico. While you'll certainly enjoy this captivating beach region, Alabama's Gulf Coast is certainly all set to entertain you away from the coastline. Although the multitude of attractions is simply impossible to list in this article, visitors should ensure to check out all these selected must see hot spots. Stopover and see the largest ferris wheel in the Southeast at the Wharf, shop to you drop at the 120 store Tanger Outlet Mall, jump in and race go carts at Track Recreational Center, relive history aboard the Battleship U. S. S. Alabama, get wet and wild at Waterville U. S. A., discover the habitats of over 400 animals at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, see 150 gators in their natural habitat at Alligator Alley, journey to one of America’s top rose gardens located at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, take a trip over to historic Fort Morgan, and get a bird’s eye view of the island while on a helicopter tour. Visitors to Alabama’s Gulf Coast will be privy to fantastic accommodations that include motels/hotels, bed and breakfasts, beach houses, condos, rv and camping sites. Tourists to Alabama’s Gulf Coast will surely enjoy all the outdoor recreational opportunities that include biking, kayaking, horseback riding, parasailing, hot air ballooning, fishing charter and cruises, scuba diving, and over 200 holes of play at golf courses designed by many of the games greatest players. 

For more information regarding this extremely attractive beach destination, please visit Alabama Gulf Coast.