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Gator Alley Boardwalk

4.1 (19 reviews)

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John M.

The Gator Alley Boardwalk is a cool little place not far off of Interstate 10 and kind of off the main road. While the street that it is on might not be some forgotten backstreet, it certainly does not feel like a main thoroughfare. It is a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and allows you to get a bit closer to nature. All in all, this was definitely a cool place. I would definitely recommend here.

Nancy C.

We stopped here just to walk along the boardwalk and maybe see a gator or two The boardwalk is constructed from treated lumber that is past its prime. There are lots of board that are popping up. Both the railing and flooring deck We unfortunately didn't see any gators today, but that is ok. It is a nice walk, except for the uneven deck boards.

Orlando L.

Pretty cool little boardwalk area to view alligators. During our walk we only saw two of them, I am sure there were more hiding in the weeds. I gave this area 3 stars due to the trash people throw down in the area. The trash bins were full as well. I found myself picking up the trash along the way. Come on people!!!!!

Leeann M.

If you appreciate chocolate milk-colored waterways, oil slicks along the sidewalk, enjoying the great outdoors while 5-feet under a busy overpass infested with thousands of wasp nests, and seeing no gators, I highly recommend visiting in January.

Tammy R.

Didn't see any Gators. Just a lot of graffiti and trash. Boardwalk is a strong word for this place. Really needs some maintenance.

Andrea S.

Nice little place in Daphne off of the highway. The warmer it is, the better your chances of seeing a gator. They come on the rocks or close to the water surface to sun themselves. Right now (May 2022) is a good time to see the gators when it is heating up outside, they love it. I see a lot of families with kids checking out gators and other travelers staying in the nearby hotels. There is a parking lot, but no restrooms, there is a gas station a very short distance from the parking lot on Main Street. I never had any luck seeing gators when I came here before in October, December, & February, so take advantage of it. I usually see a lot of Gulf Coast Box Turtles swimming as well. This is also a good bike trail.

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Ashley H.

Wow! The City of Daphne put some time and money into this and it looks beautiful! That nice paver parking lot complete with handicap spaces is a much needed improvement over the old gravel lot. The new ponds and landscaping are just gorgeous, and I love the plaque explaining the ecosystem. The boardwalk itself - they are replacing the planks and railings as needed, and also repairing sections of the fences that were in bad shape. They've cleaned up most of the brush and there are still a few picnic tables scattered about the property. The place really looks awesome! The gators must be loving their renovated pad because they were out greeting us today. There's almost always at least one or two out in plain view in the summer months, and we can sometimes spot three or four out lurking in the tall grass or cruising through the creek. There's a big one, I'd say at least 10' long, that hangs around a lot. My favorite is a little guy that can't be much more than 4'. He's missing an arm because, as the story goes from a guy who supposedly saw it happen, someone threw a marshmallow down and a larger gator went to get it and ended up snapping his arm off in the process. True or false? Who knows, but don't feed the gators folks! There are plenty of fish and turtles in the water for them to eat. Not to mention, they become aggressive when they get used to people feeding them. That's why there are signs up that say "Do not feed the alligators." This is a beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy nature. If you're in the area, stop by. It's a free attraction!

Tony M.

Gator Alley Boardwalk is always an enjoyable time to spend with family and the local gators. Our children love watching the gators hangout by the boardwalk. It's also a nice walk to enjoy the beautiful weather and it doesn't cost anything to park or enjoy the scenery. The City of Daphne did a great job with this!

Ashley C.

We have been coming here every year for the past 4 years. We finally got to see some gators this year. My 6 year old was really excited to see them. This year all construction was finally finished.

We saw several turtles , fish , and one alligator. It was a nice place to spend about an hour.

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Nice little break to get out and stretch your legs. We were able to see one alligator. Very clean boardwalk.

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We didn't see any gators. It's a cool boardwalk though. I've heard it can be a cool place to see gators

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How often is the gator seen at this place just moved here?

We have seen a gator every time we have gone. We have been 5 or so times. We usually go in the afternoon between noon and four. Sometimes you can find a gator within the first few minutes. Other times it’s takes up to an hour to spot one.

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Jackson's Oak

4.0(5 reviews)
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Jackson's Oak is such a cool piece of American History! The tree is said to stand 95 feet tall…read morewith a 28 foot circumference. It's a point of reference in the Spanish Land Grant of 1787. Of course, the name is derived because General Andrew Jackson is said to have given a speech to his troops from one of its limbs during the War of 1812 while en route to Pensacola. Pictures don't do this breathtaking old massive oak justice. You know it's dripping with tons of Spanish miss that flows in the bay breeze. I can't help but love that tree. To get to the tree, I suggest parking at Bay Front Park and taking the boardwalk to the left. At the end of the boardwalk, take an immediate left and walk the trail all the way around until you see the portapotty and picnic table. Keep walking. You're almost there. There's a little trail down from it off to the right and a sign on the left pointing to the Oak. Just walk a little farther and you'll see the tree, which is surrounded by a boardwalk. They prefer you not walk up to the tree. There's a bench or two to take a break from the walking and a little plaque telling about the tree and its history. It's a cool little nature walk and a great way to kill time.

7/29/2022: Directions are wrong, Jackson's Oak in located within Village Point Park Preserve. Head…read morethere instead of the address listed on Harbor Bluff, that only takes you to a cul de sac within a gated community. The vegetation is too thick and dense to enter on Harbor Bluff unless you have a machete. The entrance in Village Point Park Preserve is more walkable with no hassles. Walk down the pedestrian only road in Village Point Park Preserve, within a quarter of a mile, there will be an unmarked trail on the right, the boardwalk may be slightly visible through the trees. a brisk, quick walk to this tree and bing, you are at the Jackson Oak. I don't understand why this tree has no historical marker, this tree was a between 300-500 years old. Great for kids, great for dogs, there are also various trails throughout the park. There is also an older cemetery in this park, a short walk away.

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