Very cool pit stop in way to Elberta sausage fest. I don't…read moreknow if I'll ever get to the actual one so this was perfect

Just moved to Foley recently and came across this place on my google map. We took the quick 16…read moreminute drive and found it pretty easily. Parking is just a gravel patch that can fit maybe 4 cars. Luckily there was a car parked there, or We would have missed it and had to turn around. It was really weird turning the corner on the little path and seeing this in the big grass opening. Nothing what I expected. Also, made of fiberglass, so that was a little weird. It was a little sad to see that they had to cover up some graffiti on a few "stones". My partner has been to the real Stonehenge and said he was pretty impressed with this little replica in the middle of the woods in Alabama, haha. Made for a nice little outing, to see this and then hunt down the dinosaurs, the Knights, the Sundial ( which you can't get close to, it's fenced off ) finishing with the Lady in the Marina. She was a sight! If you have nothing to do and need a few hours to get in and out of the car for some pictures, it's a fun little treasure hunt. I think kids would get a kick out of it. I plan to take my niece ( 6 ) and nephew ( 3 ) when they come visit us. They would really get a kick out of the search!

Great little family pit stop. Learn some history View the…read moreocean and oil rigs. Take pics of cannons and be astounded by what they had to do in 1600's to survive It's crazy.... Human race has come so far yet not. .. Technology is super interesting....

What an amazing piece of history! Just walking through all the tunnels and between various areas…read moreyou get a real sense of what it was like when the fort was in use. It's quite harrowing. I wish I'd had an extra hour to look at all the artifacts and read everything in the museum, but with three kids under four, no way. Definitely plan to spend a half day here. There are restrooms and access to the beach, but no food (and no food allowed in the museum).

This is nothing like the New Orleans French Quarter. First off it is way cleaner and smells far…read morebetter. This area is also significantly safer than New Orleans. Now I can see how they were going for a gimmick marketing play here but they missed some elements. The restaurants and businesses here offer nothing French I saw and nothing that resembles New Orleans French Quarter. Panani Pete's offers Italian Panani sandwiches so this seems more like the Italian Quarter. Now parts of the New Orleans French Quarter were known as Little Italy or Little Palermo during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries as so many Sicilian immigrants lived in the French Quarter so maybe the theme is back to that era? The HUGE missing elements here are that they have no ability to allow you to carry your booze about everywhere like properly civilized humans should and they force closing times without any 24/7 establishments serving libations as a joy focused culture should. So I just don't get any sort of French Quarter vibe or joie de vivre required for a place to claim French Quarter status. Perhaps I'm missing something?

Cobblestone streets, music being piped through outdoor speakers, water fountains, flowers…read moreeverywhere and adorable little shops? Are you somewhere in heaven? Yes, pretty much. Welcome to Fairhope's French Quarter. Ahh, this little slice of heaven is in the middle of the beautiful little town of Fairhope. Getting to it is just as nice as being there. It's a pretty drive up and down hilly tree lined streets where duck and geese crossings aren't uncommon. Parking was a little challenging since I wasn't familiar with the area (yet, trust me I came here multiple times on my visit, so I learned quickly) but once I found it, it was a breeze and there are plenty of places to park for free. Once you're inside there so much to see and do, not unlike the New Orleans FQ but on a much smaller and less smelly scale. Cute little shops with clothing, books, restaurants, novelties and art. It's totally worth a visit or twenty and I highly recommend checking it out for yourself. I know I'll be back!

Relax on Orange Beach's beautifully landscaped boardwalk along the wall perfect for enjoying the…read morewaterside view for boat watching, fishing, & sunsets. If you're hungry, feel free to walk on over & catch a bite at orange beach's premiere beachside restaurant The Gulf & Seize the day. After a few years of being an eyesore and left to deteriorate, me and my family are finally glad to enjoy this beautifully improved and restored boardwalk. With plenty of bench seating available, we were able to enjoy the many sites that are offered on this boardwalk along the wall. The city of Orange Beach has done an excellent job with the landscaping adding some beautiful palm trees seagrasses & lighting that make this an awesome sight after watching beautiful sunsets which I have enjoyed many here throughout the summer before catching a bite at The Gulf. Which I have reviewed back in July this year. Locals and tourists who are fishing enthusiasts enjoy this spot for the variety of fish they catch like flounder and redfish, just to name a couple. If you also love shrimping you're in luck as there's a big shrimp run along here & people cast nets to fill coolers full of that fresh delicious catch. Whether you're a tourist who loves the sights offered here or an angler that's looking to catch the big one this spot is yours to enjoy. Be sure to like on FB & tell a friend. Perdido pass https://www.facebook.com/Perdido-Pass-Orange-Beach-Al-785508528246429/ The Gulf https://www.facebook.com/thegulfal/ Join this group for fishing happenings along the Perdido Pass Boardwalk. https://www.facebook.com/groups/100528992808/?ref=share

6/18/20 My daughter (Catherine H. - Pittsburgh) was swimming with my son (Matt O. - Pittsburgh)…read morespring into action. A man had floated off Bird Island lost his float noodle and was clinging to a nearby lady swimmer and both were screaming for help. The lady swimmer was yelling that she couldn't move or hold him up and the man was simply yelling "help" repeatedly. It quicky became a tense situation but my daughter very quickly started swimming back to our boat, called for a life preserver and then began swimming back out to the pair of swimmers in distress. It was just a week ago that three swimmers with flotation devices were swept out of the pass by the current. Only one of those people was saved by a passing boat, the other two bodies washed ashore 10+ miles away the following day, very tragic. The red flags (warning about currents & conditions) were flying across the entire area then as they were today and must always be respected. While the area we were in was several yards northeast of the narrow boating channel and into the inlet just off "Bird Island" l, where we put our pontoon boat onto the sandy beach, the current was surprisingly strong. Both Matt & Catherine had already discovered that, even here, they were being pulled away from the shore and that the further they swam or floated away from the beach, and more into the deeper water. My daughter's actions were quick and decisive and I am very proud of her brave response, and of course, the man in trouble was very grateful to my daughter once he made it to shore. Note: Perdido Pass is a place where the intercoastal waterway (ICW) and large areas where the rivers and Bays flow through a very narrow channel into the Gulf of Mexico. The current in that channel can be deceptively string on a calm day but when rip currents are present it's very serious and potentially deadly. Bottom one: While the pass is a beautiful area the waters here, like everywhere, can be dangerous and the warnings should be respected always. This was a happy ending!

This is a larger than life 50 foot sculpture of a ... lady in the lake!…read more I first came to see her in 2022, but she was removed from the water to be refurbished. So, on this last visit, hubby & I drove out to try and see her. She's located on the Barber Marina property in the Boatyard. I'm not sure if everyone is allowed to go out on the dock during operating hours, or if it's only for people who have boats here. We took our chances and walked out on the docks. You won't get to walk 360 degrees around her. Yes! She was out in the water as we'd hoped she would be! She is free to see. This is a floating fiberglass sculpture of a woman relaxing in the water. She was sculpted in 2012 by artist Mark Cline and commissioned by George Barber. It is an expensive piece of art. She is more or less of an illusion comprised of 3 pieces - head and two bent knees. Supposedly, if she were to be standing, she would be taller than the Statue Of Liberty! This lady was originally supposed to be a temporary April Fool's prank, but is a pretty permanent fixture now. In 2020, Hurricane Sally smashed her to bits and she was rebuilt. So, the same sculptor put her back together and even replicated some new parts to bring her back to "life". We were given a fortuitous opportunity to see her while in a boat! Hubby's sister & brother-in-law took us right up close to see her! It was such a cool surprise! Now that I've seen her from all angles, I think I'm good!

Unique, but quite a drive out there…read more Facility and grounds are beautiful, but not sure it's worth the 20 mile drive from Orange Beach.

On an unassuming corner located at N. Tarragona Street and Wright Street sits a historical marker…read moreto place a connection to Pensacola not only to the Spanish-American War, but to one if the great presidents of the United States of America. It was here in Pensacola on June 1, 1898 that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders met. The six railroad cars were filled with men, horses and supply from the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry. From here, a month later that the Rough Riders would take San Juan Hill in Cuba. The city of Pensacola has an amazing history and this is just one more amazing example.

Cool mural that shows some hometown pride. The mural is on the side of Alga Beer Company and…read moredefinitely brightens up the neighborhood.

Pretty postcard mural. Easy to park and take pictures. It's on a corner near a food truck stand…read more Didn't get to try that, but maybe next time. Down the street is East Hill which seems to be a really nice part of Pensacola. Beautiful cathedral, trees and homes. Worth a look after visiting the postcard wall.

The Coastal Soaring Association is a wonderful group of folks that practice the intriguing art of…read moreglider soaring. Working off of a local grass air strip, the club launches members into the air using a tow plane, and release them for a glider ride around Pensacola. If you've never seen this city from the air, then it's worth a visit! They offer introductory rides at around $75, so if you're looking for something to do on vacation, give these guys a call.