Things to Do — Gulf Shores, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast

Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region

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Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Outdoor Rec
mobile

A stunning 65-acre public garden near Mobile with year-round blooms — azaleas, camellias, roses, and chrysanthemums — plus guided home tours and a conservatory. Famous for its Magic Christmas in Lights show.

outdoorfamily-friendly
Year-Round 2-4 hours Easy
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoor Rec
gulf-shores

Established in 1980, this ~7,000-acre refuge on the Fort Morgan Peninsula protects nesting beaches for loggerhead, green, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles plus the endangered Alabama beach mouse.

family-friendly
Year-Round 2-3 hours Easy to Moderate
Fort Pickens — Gulf Islands National Seashore

Fort Pickens — Gulf Islands National Seashore

Outdoor Rec
pensacola

A massive pre-Civil War fort on Pensacola Beach surrounded by pristine national seashore. Explore the fort, hike coastal trails, snorkel in crystal-clear water, and camp steps from the beach.

outdoor
Year-Round 3-5 hours Easy to Moderate