Gulf Shores, Alabama

Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Construction began 1819, completed 1834. Large brick fort serviced the Civil War, Spanish-American War and both world wars. It played a major role during the Battle of Mobile Bay (1864). Museum details fort'

Gulf Beaches

Gulf State Park

Lakefront picnic area and boat launch, beach pavilion, 825

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

6700 acres. Hiking: 1-mi./1.6-km loop, 4-mi./6.5-km trail. Large migratory bird stopover Apr., May, Sept. and Oct. Walk on 5 mi./8

Gulf Shores Amusement Park

Amusement rides, go-carts, arcade, concessions, and the original flying scooters. Fun for all ages. One or 2 tickets per ride—tickets $1, 15/$12, 45/$30, 100/$60, go-carts $3