“Life is better here.” – this is the motto of the Orange Beach city, located in the Baldwin County, Alabama in the United States. Its population is around 5500 people which makes it more of a town if you ask me. Situated along the Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach has a lot to offer to its tourists. They can choose between nature hikes, fishing, sports events, cruises and much more! The warm Alabama beaches are a number one stop if you visit the city in the summer. Sun, water and a lot of fun – this is what we call a good vacation!
- Go to a Dolphin Cruise
What better way to spend a sunny day with your family! You can choose one of the many boats that offer cruises in Orange Beach and be sure you will have a lot of fun. You will see dolphins jumping and playing in the water which is something you can’t see every day. Aside from that, you will be offered different fun programs on the boat, snacks and cold drinks. What more can you ask for?
- Try the Orange Beach Parasail
If you still haven’t tried parasailing, perhaps this is the perfect place to do it. There are several companies that you can choose from, but whatever you choose, it will sure be a lot of fun! While flying above the water you can also explore the wild life under it – fish, turtles, jellyfish and dolphins are just some of the creatures living there. If you are not alone and you want to try this adventure, don’t worry – it accommodates up to three flyers at once. You will get a lot of photos too and you don’t need to bring your camera – everything will be taken care of!
Life is better here
- Visit the Indian & Sea Museum
In the city with mostly outdoor life, it is hard to find many museums. This one, located in the heart of the city, is a good place to spend half an hour while educating yourself about the settlement of Orange Beach long back in the years. There are some very interesting artifacts about the area which make the pretty small museum a nice place to take your children to. It is open only two days a week, but it’s free and very educational.
- Go to one of the Amusement parks
Looking for something fun to do? What better place than an amusement park? A lot of different things to do, many games and attractions are available for all ages. You can try the go-kart course, go to the arcade in the front, or play some mini golf and you can even try and win some of the prizes! It is just like back in your childhood, right?
- Go to The Hangout Music Festival
This annual three-day music festival is held at the public beaches of Gulf Shores and it offers all kinds of music for all music tastes. From rock to hip-hop, and from indie to electronic music – there is something for everyone. The six stages host more than 60 bands which play sunrise to sunset – 24 hours a day for three days! If you are interested, the next one is in May 2016. Just don’t forget to take your swimming suit and your good mood!