Things to Do — Gulf Shores, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast
Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region
The Wharf
orange-beachWaterfront entertainment district with a towering Ferris wheel, 10,000-seat amphitheater, nightly SPECTRA laser light show, marina excursions, 60+ shops and restaurants, and year-round events.
The Wharf Ferris Wheel
orange-beachShore Thing Cigars is a bar and tasting room specializing in cigars.
Tropic Falls at OWA
foleyPlayful theme park with 22 rides from roller coasters to spinning tea cups, plus games & shows.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Indoor trampoline and adventure park offering recreational activities for families and children.
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.
UWF Historic Trust
pensacolaHistory museum operated by the University of West Florida Historic Trust, preserving and interpreting local and regional history.
Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola
pensacolaPark in Pensacola dedicated to honoring military veterans.
Village Point Park Preserve
daphneHome to Jackson’s Oak, this storied preserve offers beach access, nature trails & picnic areas.
Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park
pensacolaWaterfront park and event venue in Pensacola, Florida featuring an amphitheater, stadium, playground, and sports facilities.
Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center
pensacolaMuseum in Pensacola dedicated to the multicultural history and diverse voices of the region.
Waterville USA
gulf-shoresA 20-acre water and amusement park with 17 water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, Flowrider surf simulator, go-karts, mini golf, bowling, and a giant arcade — all just steps from the beach.
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
fairhopeFree-admission nature reserve with thousands of acres of forests, wetlands, and marshes. Features a boardwalk through pitcher plant bogs, self-guided trails, and an educational visitor center.
Wharf
Event venue called Wharf.