Harris Vacations Staff Writer | December 12, 2022
There’s no age requirement for having a blast soaking up the sun and playing in the surf on a tropical vacation! Whether you want to spend your vacation seeing it all, relaxing on the beach, or a healthy mix of both, visitors that come to the Gulf Shores area find out pretty quickly that in this town, there’s truly something for everyone. Continue reading on below to get the scoop on where to go and what family things to do in Gulf Shores when you want everyone in the family to have a great time!
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No matter how old you are, the overwhelming majority of people can’t help but love animals. For the animal-lovers in your life, Gulf Shores has the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, various dolphin cruises, and the Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab accessible from the Mobile Bay Ferry at Fort Morgan. Each of these animal-centric venues and activities allow visitors to experience the wonders of Gulf Shores wildlife up-close like they’ve never seen before.
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If your kids love to explore and maybe even learn something while they do so, Fort Morgan is an excellent place for family fun in Gulf Shores, AL let your kids absorb the beauty of the Gulf Shores while soaking up some fascinating Civil War history. For another family thing to do in Gulf Shores, you can also check out Orange Beach Pirate Ship Adventures, where families can board the replica period sailing vessel known as the American Star and dress like a pirate, take part in a pop-gun battle, and more as they sail along the Gulf Shores.
Help your kids reel in the biggest catch of their lives at the Gulf State Park Pier, one of the largest fishing piers on the entire Gulf Coast. Alternatively, kids can fulfill their need for speed on the Track Recreation Center’s go-kart tracks. Waterville USA is also a popular destination for families fun in Gulf Shores AL, as the sprawling park contains waterslides, a surf simulator, an enormous wave pool, a roller coaster, mini-golf, and more!
Contact our reservations team to learn more about these family friendly things to do in Gulf Shores Alabama and other cool things that you and your loved ones will enjoy in Gulf Shores when you book your stay in one of the elite vacation rental properties offered through Harris Vacation Rentals today!
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