M a g a z i n e - Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

area attractions
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo | 1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores,
AL; 251-968-5731 | Opened in June 1989, currently 17 acres with a
wide variety of animals. 50 additional acres are undeveloped to allow
for sizable future expansion. Open 7 days/week, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. Adults $8.80, Senior Citizens $6.60, Children ages 3-12 $6.00,
Children 2 & under are free.
Alligator Alley | 25818 Bonita Ave., Summerdale, AL; 251-946-
BITE (2483) | Alligator Alley is a 17.5 acre natural Gator Park with
hundreds of alligators, ranging in size from 10 inches to 13 feet,
including the world record gator! Guests can walk along the
boardwalk or feed the gators. The gators are farm raised or wild,
with the majority of the wild gators coming from Florida as nuisance
animals. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is
$12/adults, $10/seniors, and $8/children.
Baldwin County Heritage Museum | 25521 Highway 98 E.,
Elberta, AL; 251-986-8375 | The Baldwin County Heritage Museum’
s mission is to preserve the culture of the farm communities of early
Baldwin County through the creation of a home for historically
significant buildings, documents and artifacts from community life.
A free lecture on topics of interest is held the second Sunday of each
month (except Mother’s Day). The 2nd Sunday in Dec. features
“Christmas Trees from Around the World.” Open Wed.–Sat. 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $4/adult, $2/teen, and $1/pre-teen.
Battleship USS Alabama | Battleship Memorial Park, Battleship
Parkway, Mobile AL; 251-433-2703 | From the mighty USS Alabama
to the Submarine USS Drum and 22 combat aircraft, the spirit of
military pride is alive and well. The recipient of nine WWII Battle
Stars, the Battleship USS Alabama and her crew of 2,500 saw action
in the Atlantic for a year before joining the Pacific Fleet in mid-1943.
The Memorial Park also includes a snack bar, memorial rose garden
and gift shop. Open daily except Christmas. Summer hours 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., winter hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $10
for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6 to 11 and free for ages 6 and under.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home | 12401 Bellingrath Gardens
Road, Theodore, AL; 251-973-2365 or 800-247-8420 | Bellingrath
Gardens and Home showcase the generous commitment of Walter
and Bessie Bellingrath to the natural beauty of our area. Enjoy the 65
acre gardens, Ecological Bayou Boardwalk, Southern Belle Cruise, or
Magic Christmas in Lights. Open year round, except for Christmas
Day. Gardens open at 8:00 a.m. and home tours begin at 9:00 a.m.
Close at 5:00 p.m. Admission for garden only is $9, ages 13 and older
and $5.25 for ages 5 to 12. Admission for house and garden is $16.50
& $10.50. Free for ages 4 and under. River Cruise is $25 and $15.75.
Biophilia Nature Center & Native Nursery | 12695 S.
Highway 95, Elberta, AL; 251-987-1200 | A restoration project on
20 acres with 300 species of native plants, this is a serious nature
walk and reservations are required by calling 251-987-1200. Admission
is $6. Group rates are available. Book store and nursery access
at no charge.
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