Attractions & Day Trip Ideas
SMILES, LAUGHS, & FUN Perdido Key is an amazing place to bring your whole family. There are so many amazingly fun things to do around Perdido Key for kids and families of all ages!
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
This small, local zoo lets you get nice and close to the 500+ animals that live there – including lions, monkeys, and bears. One of the greatest things about “the little zoo that could,” as it’s referred to by the locals, ...
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Fat Daddy’s Arcade
Fat Daddy’s Arcade in Orange Beach is home to over 80 different arcade games, many of them larger than life! Their game selection offers something for everyone from the young to the young at heart. Enjoy their large state of the art indoor faci...
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Gulf State Park
Come for the 2-mile white sand beach, stay for the countless activities that the Gulf State Park has to offer. The older kids can experience the thrill of six zipline courses at Gulf Adventure Center, while the younger ones (under 11) can fish for fr...
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Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
Bring your bikes or walking shoes and hit one of 7 trails that wind through 6 distinct ecosystems in this beautiful complex – home to an abundance of local wildlife. The Rosemary Dunes trail runs past the gator swamp, where you may catch a glim...
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National Naval Aviation Museum
Let imagination run wild. Kids become pilots at the National Naval Aviation Museum. This hands-on museum is one of the world’s largest air and space museums, with over 4,000 artifacts and 150 restored aircraft. Your family will be treated to an...
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OWA Amusement Park
Twenty-one dazzling amusement park rides will have everyone entertained for hours. Play it safe on Leap Frog or see how loud you scream on the Rollin’ Thunder! With attractions for guests of all ages, you’re sure to find a new way to enjo...
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Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Game
Make the short drive to Pensacola for a hometown baseball game at the award-winning Blue Wahoos Stadium with views of scenic Pensacola Bay over the outfield walls. This double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds has called Pensacola home since 2012, t...
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Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum
Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola. The top of the tower offers stunning views of Pensacola Pass (where Pens...
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Perdido Kids Park
Just off Gulf Beach Highway, this unique kids playground is a great place to stop after a day at the Naval Museum. The Perdido Kids Park is a child’s dream – an intricate maze of wooden playgrounds and forts including a lighthouse, play B...
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Sunshine State Concessions
Come enjoy back-to-nature adventures with Eco-tours and excursions! Sunshine Concessions has rental bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes at great prices. Located at Big Lagoon State Park.
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The Wharf at Orange Beach
You won’t want to miss this family-friendly entertainment district in Orange Beach. Beat the heat with some laser tag at the indoor arcade “ Arena the Next Level” or catch a movie at the 15-screen cinema. Enjoy Sharky’s F...
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Waterville USA
Take a break from the beach at one of the best water parks on the Gulf Coast. Waterville USA is home to 20 acres of water rides and amusement park attractions. Start the day splashing down 17 water slides, floating the lazy river and bouncing in the ...
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