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While the Florida hotels are starting to fill for March and April while spring breakers are preparing to merge the Caribbean-like coasts of the Sunshine State, Alabama provides a great alternative with Gulf Shores that are paramount.
Because the airport of the popular beach city is now starting to offer commercial flights for the first time, it is expected that many travelers benefit from avoiding the crowds of Florida, but this will certainly create more pressure here.
The good news is that Alabama’s coastline is one of the most underestimated in the nation with other idyllic hiding places such as such as such as Orange And fairhope hidden in sight.
A bit deeper on the other side of Mobile Bay is a glossy white-sand island, undoubtedly Alabama’s top hidden gem for your next beach holiday.
Alabama‘s’ Sunset Capital’
The barrier island of Dauphin Island, not to be confused with how my niece pronounces “dolphin” is a few miles south of Mobile Bay along the Gulf of … America?
This picturesque place consists mainly of the locals who say goodbye to the hordes of holidaymakers in Gulf Shores in favor of this secret piece of paradise covered with bright white sandy beaches along crystal blue water that pour ashore.
According to Southern lifeDauphin Island is Alabama’s ‘Sunset Capital’. Whether it will lounge along Dauphin Island Public Beach, mixed with the locals in the Dauphin Marina or a Boat Tour, One thing you should not miss is witnessing this pleasant city of 2,000 inhabitants who illuminate Orange Come Sundown.
The island reaches the peak levels of visitors in the summer, so spring is an excellent time to visit from March to May with beautiful temperatures between 68 – 81 ° F.
Wide open beaches and houses on the water
Given how Dauphin Island is a beautifully well maintained secret, the results are wide open spaces of the “action” from the city to the distant end West End BeachWhere visitors will find clear white sugary sand.
Just south of the island is again at a distance, Pelican PeninsulaWith an almost perfect 4.8 Google rating, where a recent visitor hinted: “A must early in the morning is the best”.
But the most popular of the island is the aforementioned Dauphin Island Public Beach And the easiest to reach.
The parks that are often overlooked by the city should also not be missed, whether it is the stunning oak trees of his Cadillac Square or quiet kayaking from explorations of Aloe Bay.
Although you may find towering Ritzy condos in a wave race, Dauphin Island is more about the Down-home charm with abundant cozy stays along the beach.
You will find countless houses and bed & breakfasts along the Golf, such as Whale of a story” Inn on Dauphin IslandAnd Dauphin Island Harbour House.
The food scene is nothing to sleep on with incredible seafood selections that anchor extensive menus – all authentic mom n ‘pop style eateries such as such as such as like Pirate’s Bar & Grill; No thorn in the eye in sight.
The fascinating historical attractions of Dauphin Island
The south comes with the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to its deep -rooted history.
Yes, some areas are proud of rebels flags, while other wonderful cities could no longer be hospitable, and that is the Dauphin Island category.
People could not be more hospitable and seem to really love their hidden beach city and proud to show some fascinating historical attractions, ranging from archaeological locations to important locations in the civil war.
Fort Gaines Is open to the public and offers a beautiful view of the bay and the Golf. Guests can book an insightful tour through the well -preserved site of one of the most important sites of the Battle of Mobile Bay, where you can still see original guns, tunnels, living rooms and various remains in the museum.
Another cool place and other than no other in the region Indian Shell Mound Park. This archaeological site is the home of prehistoric Schelpheuvel, old trees and some of the best walks of Dauphin Island.
This indigenous site served centuries ago indigenous communities and still holds today with remaining hills of oyster shells to take a look in the past of earlier ways of life.
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