Things to Do — Gulf Shores, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast
Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
elbertaHistory museum preserving the culture of early Baldwin County farm communities with a 20,000-square-foot main building, five acres of grounds, a 1909 church, blacksmith shop, vintage farm implements, and a schoolhouse.
Mobile Carnival Museum
mobileHoused in the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion downtown, this museum tells the story of America's original Mardi Gras — which started in Mobile, not New Orleans. Elaborate costumes, royal regalia, and interactive exhibits span three centuries of carnival tradition.
National Naval Aviation Museum
pensacolaThe world's largest naval aviation museum with 150+ aircraft, flight simulators, and exhibits spanning over a century of aviation history. Free admission on NAS Pensacola.
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
pensacolaClimb the 177 steps of this 1859 lighthouse for sweeping views of Pensacola Bay and the Gulf. The maritime museum tells the story of the region's seafaring history.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
mobileSouth Dakota-class battleship USS Alabama (BB-60), commissioned 1942, decommissioned 1947, opened as a museum ship in Mobile Bay on January 9, 1965 — alongside the WWII submarine USS Drum.