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!

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.

We had so much fun at Dinos in the Woods in Elberta! The dinosaur hunt was a great adventure for…read moreour family. We found all four dinosaurs--two are hidden in the woods, and one is on the other side of the road, which made the search even more exciting. Definitely get out of the car and walk up to the dinosaurs. Pictures don't do them justice, and it's much more fun to see them up close. The trails were easy to explore, and it was a great way to get outside and enjoy nature while keeping the kids engaged. Be sure to keep your eyes open because some of the dinosaurs are well hidden! Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area and looking for a fun, free family activity.

Ok well this place is super cool. We drove from place to place, I would love the know the LORE. Was…read morea fun free adventure for the day. Bonus points if you geocache! There's tons along this route!

It was hard to find, and there was no clear path, so you were searching for them, and walking on an…read moreunkempt and overgrown land. Cool once you found it, which is the reason for three stars.

If you are heading out to the Barber Marina, you might as well see these Knights In The Woods! One…read moreknight has seen better days. It is missing most of his right arm. These guys are life-sized, yet they are hidden in plain sight! I didn't realize there are four knights out here. I only saw two. I don't know if you are really allowed to park on Harpoon Dr or not, but it's easiest to access the knights if you park just off to the side of that road. Otherwise, there is a parking lot with easy access to the knights. The path wasn't obstructed by brush when I went from the parking lot. Good thing there are other sights you can visit while you're out here. On your way in on Barber Parkway, you will pass the Dinosaurs In The Woods, Bamahenge and a Giant Sundial. In the Marina sometimes sits a Lady In The Bay. Some are a little hidden, but if you know to look for them, you can find them! Everything is free to enjoy as long as you can find them! Be sure to check out the gorgeous large fountain at the roundabout.

It's always a nice time when I make it to O.B. and relax at my best friend's condo! The staff are…read moreso polite as long as you don't bring glass to the pool area and the hot tub is so relaxing as is hanging out on her spacious balcony overlooking the ocean! It's nice her condo has an indoor swimming pool, too! They have a tennis/pickleball court on the roof of the parking deck. We usually start off with a trip up the block to Sea N Suds for a cup of gumbo and some fried oysters. Or, if we are lucky, some steamed Royal Reds! We love relaxing and enjoying the views at The Gulf! Their grouper (lightly breaded and fried) sandwiches are so good!! No trip to Orange Beach would be complete without stopping by the Flora-Bama! This is our destination for scratch offs, cold beverages, and raw oysters on the back patio! They nearly always have a picnic table to hang out at. Cobalt is a nice place to have dinner with a view of the bay, delicious eats, and good entertainment. They have great happy hour specials, too! For banner birthdays there's only one option! That's Captain Troy's charter, "Distraction Charters!" He operates a super clean 41-foot boat complete with restroom, covered cabin, and now has 4 sleeping bunks. His six-hour deep sea fishing trips are the way to go! We caught red snapper for days! And, had a shark on the line at one point - he got away because our poles weren't equipped for shark. Last September, we called Captain Troy and told him "Thelma and Louise" would be back to see him in May 2025! I cannot wait! The coolest thing is the deck hands clean your catches and there are a handful of local restaurants who will cook your fresh catches for you! We had tons of red snapper to take home with us! Of course, we only caught the maximum allowed and had to release the rest. We caught trigger fish too, which was also delicious! It's nice to have Gulf State Park nearby for a hike/walk. The park offers 29 miles of paved trails or boardwalks. Trail lengths range from .1 mile to 3 miles. See you in five months Orange Beach!!!!!

Orange Beach is a great place to enjoy a beach vacation. It's a relatively short drive from NOLA,…read moreand there's so much to do. Plenty of restaurants, lovely beaches, lodging to fit most budgets, arcades, water sports, etc. We plan a short, 3 or 4 day vacation here most summers and always have a fantastic time.

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).

When we go to the beach, we typically frequent seafood restaurants. Over the 4th of July weekend…read morerestaurants are so busy that we decided to diverge from the norm and try something different. We are so glad we did. So much so that we returned again before the end of our trip. The restaurant was quaint and service was very good, especially our first visit. Our top recommendation would be the lasagna which was the best I've ever had and so large that it easily feeds 2 people! The mushroom brochette and veal piccata were also delicious. Wine was excellent and so was the bread. We will be back.

Bread Service - The bread was hot and served alongside olive oil with herbs. The olive oil mixed…read morewith the herbs was infused with rosemary. The bread was very good and is probably top 5 as far as restaurants I have visited that offer complimentary bread. Insalata Mista - Good, nothing special or that sets it apart from other salad. The house dressing was good, leans more on the sweet side. Lasagna - The biggest portion of lasagna I have ever seen and ever received at a restaurant. The waitress said they call it the "Birthday Cake." Once it arrived at the table we understood why, it was almost the side of a birthday cake. The flavor was really good as well. It had a good amount of meat and cheese. It was not a lasagna that was made up of just noodle. Definitely worth ordering. If you're on a date or out with a friend, you could probably split the lasagna. Especially, if you order a salad , soup or appetizer. Spaghetti - It was good, nothing great but not bad either. If you like spaghetti & meatballs this will do the trick however, it won't blow your skirt up but you won't be upset either. Veal Piccata - Very good, I would order this if I went back. The veal cutlet was tender and contained crispy edges. The sauce was very good as well. The capers, lemon and wine were very well proportioned. Grilled Salmon - My Mother-in- Law ordered this and shared the following thoughts. Salmon was good however, the white bean salad that accompanied it was better. 7.5-8 out of 10 as far as the whole dish goes. Torta Savoia - Probably the worst thing we ordered. We all wanted chocolate, specifically chocolate cake. This really underwhelmed and did not satisfy the craving. The mood was a little gummy and didn't have that great of a mouth fill. Sometimes when mousse isn't made completely the correct way, gelatin will be used and occasionally overused. The cake itself wasn't that moist and the taste of chocolate really didn't hit you like it should have. Service - Our waitress was named Corrina. She was really sweet and very informative. Corrina was honest about the menu and suggestions. She was also very observant.

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!

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.

On the edge of the park stands a live oak that serves as a living monument to all those who have…read moreserved in the United States military. The live oak was planted on February 1, 1953 and was dedicated on the 4th of July in 1946. This is a beautiful tribute in Foley, Alabama and definitely worth checking out.