Top Strange Attractions You Must Visit While in Gulf Shores

If you enjoy quirky attractions, here are some of the most unique things you can do during your Gulf Shores vacation: 

Take a Selfie With an Alligator

Alligator Alley
19950 Highway 71, Summerdale
https://gatoralleyfarm.com/ 

Visit Alligator Alley in Summerdale, Alabama, just 30 minutes north of Gulf Shores. This alligator sanctuary houses hundreds of rescued alligators, and you’re invited to lounge in the gator station, where you can hold a baby alligator. There are three feeding times a day when you can give the alligators some chow – under the supervision of trained staff, of course!

Eat Some Exotic Jerky

Coast House of Jerky
4751 Main St., Orange Beach
gulfcoasthouseofjerky.com

Coast House of Jerky in Orange Beach will make your tastebuds sing if you’re a fan of jerky or exotic foods in general. It offers hundreds of flavors of high-quality jerky, including a vast selection of exotic meats. In the mood for a real food adventure? Try the alligator, camel, ostrich, python, or rabbit jerkies, to name a few.

Put One Foot in Alabama and the Other in Florida

Flora-Bama Lounge
17401 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL
florabama.com

Be in two states at once by crossing the nearby state line. Once you do, visit the nearby Flora-Bama Lounge – the name is a fun amalgam of the states’ names. (Research debunks the popular myth that Flora-Bama is on the state line; it’s actually located 6 feet from the border and technically in Florida.) Either way, don’t leave without trying the Bushwacker, the lounge’s signature milkshake-style drink blended with five different kinds of alcohol.

Go Mini-Golfing with Pirates

Step into a tropical world where pirate ships, bodies of water, and bridges await. With two completely different courses waiting for you, you’ll have plenty of obstacles to test your skills. Perfect your putting past waterfalls and lush jungles as you compete for the treasure.

If you’re looking for a truly unique vacation experience, consider exploring some of Gulf Shores’ stranger tourist attractions. And when it comes to accommodations, Harris Vacations can recommend the best for you and your family. Book your vacation with us today and discover all the quirky sights Gulf Shores has to offer.