Local Area Attractions Near Gulf Shores / Pensacola West KOA Holiday

You will find something for everyone here! From our white sandy beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf ( Rated top 10 Beaches in the US) to car shows and gallery nights. Live music everywhere you look. Go Kart tracks, water parks, museums the lists goes on! Check out bringfido.com for all the pup friendly places in the area!

U.S. Naval Air Station

U.S. Naval Air Station

Pensacola is home for the Blue Angels exhibition flying team. The base also houses the National Museum of Naval Aviation where kids of all ages can take test flights in cockpit trainers and explore the seven-story, glass-and-steel atrium where the Blue Angels' A-4 Skyhawks are showcased. The 16th Century Spanish Fort Barrancas and Survival Training Museum are also on the Naval Air Station. Learn more about the U.S. Naval Air Station online.

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Blue Angels Practice Shows

Blue Angels Practice Shows

See the Navy's best - the Blue Angels practice at the Naval Air Station almost weekly - see here for practice schedule https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/

Pensacola Historic Museum

Pensacola Historic Museum

Self-Guided ToursOur knowledgeable team with assist you in planning your own self-guided tours of the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum, theMuseum of Commerce, the Museum of Industry, the Julee CottageManuel Barrios Cottage and the McMillan House.  Please note that all tours are subject to change due to renovation and repair. Please contact us for the most current and updated information. You may contact theTivoli High House Store at 850-595-5993 or our administrative office at 850-595-5985.Guided ToursWe offer guided tours of our historic homes and buildings Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guided tours are included in admission to Historic Pensacola. Tours last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Guests receive an in-depth tour of the 1805 French-Creole Lavalle House, the 1871 Dorr House, the 1832 Old Christ Church, and the 1890 Lear/Rocheblave House. We also offer seasonal themed tours Tuesday through Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Currently, we offer the Historic Architecture Tour at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Tour meets at the Tivoli High House.

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Flora-Bama Lounge

Flora-Bama Lounge

A visit to the gulf coast just isn't complete without a bush whacker from the world famous Flora-Bama!  They feature live music daily and have multiple annual events including the Mullet Toss.

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Tanger Outlet Mall

Tanger Outlet Mall

Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Coach, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, White House Black Market, Nike, Chico's, Kenneth Cole, Reebok and many more.Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Foley.

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Glenlakes Golf Club

Glenlakes Golf Club

GlenLakes Golf Club, widely regarded as one of the Alabama Gulf Coast's premier golf courses and the area's best value, features 27 holes of unforgettable golf.  The 18-hole, links-style, Vista-Dunes course and the 9-hole resort-style Lakes layout provide a golf experience second to none.  Players of all abilities will discover spectacular Foley golf at a great price.  GlenLakes Golf Club is located 2.8 miles east of Foley's Lambert's Café on Baldwin County Road 20, just minutes from the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

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Civil War Soldiers Museum

Civil War Soldiers Museum

Along with three restored areas (North Hill, Palafox and Seville preservation districts) pay tribute to this city's long history in which it has raised the flags of five sovereigns.

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Lambert's Cafe

Lambert's Cafe

LAMBERT'S CAFE III is located in beautiful Foley, Alabama. The service is impeccable and the food is GREAT!!!! While you're visiting, talk to some of the workers. Who knows, maybe one of them can tell you the best places to visit!!!

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ALLIGATOR ALLEY

ALLIGATOR ALLEY

See over 450 alligators now from hatchlings to mature adults, relaxing, sunbathing, courting and nesting. After a breath taking view, continue your adventure with a nature walk on the elevated boardwalk and see alligators in their natural habitat along with other natural inhabitants such as turtles, ospreys, owls and bull frogs only a couple feet away!

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Historic Pensacola Village

Historic Pensacola Village

With its 19th Century buildings, it includes the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum. Click here to view the Historic Pensacola Village website.

Pensacola Greyhound Track

Pensacola Greyhound Track

Modern action during its January through September schedule. Click here to visit the Pensacola Greyhound Track online.

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

A self-guided walking tour. You will enjoy an abundance and array of colors, fragrance and scenic views at Bellingrath Gardens. A 65 acre garden estate is in full bloom with camellias in the winter, azaleas in the spring, roses in the summer, chrysanthemums in the autumn and Magic Christmas in Lights during the holiday season. Visit the Bellingrath Gardens online.

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

Displayed in a 100-acre park dedicated to Alabama veterans. Cruises with narration about harbor operations, Civil War history and local battles leave from park docks. Located one hour from campground in Mobile, Alabama.

2703 Battleship Parkway

Mobile, AL 36602

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Mobile Bay Ferry

Mobile Bay Ferry

From Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island offers a gulf-side view of the coastal areas and a shortcut for drivers heading toward the Grand Casino at Gulfport, Mississippi.

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores, Alabama

See Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge with 4,500 acres of sand dunes, woodlands and wildlife. It's also a great spot for deep-sea fishing. The charters offer sunset cruises as well as full and half-day trips boasting bountiful catches or you can try to catch par on the area's abundant golf courses.

Emerald Coast

Emerald Coast

Located east of Pensacola. Water sports like swimming, beaching, skiing, jet skiing, diving and sailing beckon.

Perdido River

Perdido River

Located north of Pensacola. This creates the border between Florida and Alabama and flows into Perdido Bay. This is a premier canoeing river with easy paddling over clear water with a sandy white bottom.

Fishing

Fishing

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11650 COUNTY ROAD 99

Lillian, AL 36549

251-961-1717

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Tropic Falls at OWA

Tropic Falls at OWA

Tropic Falls at OWASee operating calendar.Tropic Falls is a combination unlike anything the Gulf Coast has ever seen before! Enjoy 23 rides and attractions at the Tropic Falls Theme Park and explore a year-round tropical paradise in the Tropic Falls Indoor Waterpark with 75-foot-tall slides beneath a convertible glass roof. Just outside is the all-new wave pool, Big Water Bay, with surf simulator, Coastal Curl! Coming soon: OWA's latest lodging option, the tropical-resort-themed Tropic Falls Hotel.

1501 South OWA Blvd.

Foley, AL 36535

251-923-2100

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Captain Crazy's Paradise

Captain Crazy's Paradise

Enjoy old school arcades? Fancy yourself a pinball wizard? Looking for a place to crash and play fighting, racing, rhythm and shooting games? Captain Crazy's has your fix! With multiple locations in Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach, this attraction specializes in old school arcade cabinets featuring beat 'em ups, fighting games, and racing titles from the good 'ol days of gaming. 

Captain Crazy's does not have a pay to play system like most other arcades in the area. Instead guests can enjoy paying for and all-day or hourly pass at the front desk before enjoying unlimited arcade cabinets and pinball machines. Guests can also rent out Golf simulator styled bays for Nintendo classics on a 12ft screen, or a 15ft PC screen featuring more than 70 titles, like Fortnite, Brawlhalla, Mortal Kombat, and much more!

If you're feeling hungry, the location also serves snacks and pizza to keep you well fed, and also carries a wide range of craft beers and wines from both local and out of state breweries.

2139 S. Mckenzie St.

Foley, AL 36535

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Legacy Bookstore and Collectables

Legacy Bookstore and Collectables

Enjoy reading? Looking for a wide variety of books? Legacy has you covered. A large warehouse with many books ranging from fiction and nonfiction, history, sci-fi, self-help books, mysteries, and many more, as well as an online catalog if you're looking for anything specific. Stop by the family owned store and enjoy a nice, hospitable atmosphere and get recommendations for your next favorite read. Additionally, readers can enjoy the complimentary coffee bar, complete with snacks and drinks for your comfort while you peruse through the vast variety of books, jewelry, ephemera, and more! For those who enjoy table top games, they also offer a space to play with other people for DnD and more, as well as card games like Magic the Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Lorcana, and others! Learning to play? Their playgroup is very welcoming to newcomers, and casual games almost every night serve to help you get better and understand the games more.

100 N Hwy 59

Summerdale, AL 36580

251-943-0136

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