There are several types of attractions located in Alabama, some of which are highly rated. One of these highly-rated attractions is Mobile Bay. In fact, Mobile Bay was recently named one of Alabama’s top-rated tourist attractions. For information about Alabama’s Mobile Bay, including a few of its most popular places to visit, take a look below.
Alabama’s Mobile Bay is a shallow inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s also a fantastic gateway to the Delta.
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Many wonderful towns are located along the banks of Mobile Bay, including Dauphin Island, which is known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama.”
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Dauphin Island boasts a variety of wonderful places to visit, one of which is Fort Gaines. Fort Gaines is a historic masonry fort that was built in 1821, and it’s famous for its important role in the American Civil War’s Battle of Mobile Bay.
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Another place to visit before leaving Dauphin Island is the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. This is one of the top birding spots in the U.S., which makes it a definite must-stop for bird enthusiasts of all ages.
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Like Dauphin Island, Fairhope is another town that’s located on the banks of Mobile Bay. It’s well known for its unbeatable charm and incredible views.
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One of Fairhope’s main attractions is the Fairhope Municipal Pier. Both locals and visitors enjoy fishing from this pier, in addition to watching stunning sunset views.
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Another attraction is Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. This reserve includes 6,000 acres of coastal wetlands and water bottoms. It’s also considered one of the Gulf Coast’s most beautiful outdoor spots.
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Located in Mobile is the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. This military history park and museum is a must-visit for history lovers. Its main feature is the USS Alabama (BB-60), which is one of the last remaining WWII battleships
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And of course, no trip to Mobile Bay is complete without a visit to one of our beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are two beach towns that have become quite popular vacation spots over the years.
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Have you ever been to Alabama’s Mobile Bay? If so, what were some of your favorite things to see and do? Let us know in the comments below.
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For more information about Dauphin Island, be sure to take a look at the following article: This Unspoiled Beach Town In Alabama Is A Dream Come True.
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Address: Mobile Bay, Alabama, USAAddress: Dauphin Island, AL, USAAddress: Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USAAddress: Audubon Bird Sanctuary, 211 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USAAddress: Fairhope, AL 36532, USAAddress: Fairhope Municipal Pier, Fairhope, AL, USAAddress: Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 11300 US-98, Fairhope, AL 36532, USAAddress: USS Alabama, 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36603, USAAddress: Gulf Shores, AL, USAAddress: Orange Beach, AL, USA
