3-Day Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Getaway

Welcome to Adventure Island Orange Beach, the family-friendly amusement center located in the heart of Orange Beach right across from Seaside Beach. While here you can take a spin on the Bumper Boats, Go Karts, or Paddle Boats, then head inside for some seriously fun lazer tag or mini golf. There is a rock climbing wall, roller coaster simulator, and mini teacup ride inside the Alligator Alley Arcade, which also hosts over 100 different video and redemption games.

Welcome to Alligator Alley, the swamp sanctuary on the Gulf Shores that allows you to get up close and personal with one of the most misunderstood species along the coast,the alligator! During your visit, you will take a guided adventure that starts on the viewing platform, where you will see all the different sizes of alligators, from hatchlings to adults. These gators will be sunbathing, courting, nesting, or just resting! You will also be able to see other local wildlife like frogs, ospreys, turtles, and owls, as well as have the opportunity to hold and/or feed a gator!

Tanger Outlets will provide your group with all the best in shopping, not to mention some good dinner options at the multiple restaurants within the mall/ food court onsite. Shop your favorite stores, from Adidas to Zumiez, then grab a bite to eat at places such as Bellas Pizzas or Rock and Roll Sushi!

Over 500 exotic animals await you at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, the local ‘Little Zoo That Could’. Inside you will find such animals as lions, tigers, bears (oh my!), leopards, wolves, and primates, as well as many residents within the Reptile House, Petting Zoo, and Aviary. There are several different seasonal Animal Encounters, Animal Shows, and Zookeeper Talks, as well as various seasonal special events. Meet Buck and Boomer the Kangaroos or Rani the Tiger while exploring the zoo on your own, or perhaps sign up for a guided Animal Encounter, which allows you to journey into certain animal exhibits in a completely safe and incredibly immersive educational way. The exhibits open for animal encounters are the Kangaroo, Lemur, Sloth, Tamandua, and Reptile Garden exhibits.

Of course, your group is going to want to spend an afternoon at the beach while visiting the Gulf Shores, and the Gulf Shores Public Beach is your best bet! This beach provides a stretch of tranquil coastline perfect for beach recreation or relaxation. All along this beach, you will find beach eateries, beach boutique stores, pavilions, picnic areas, volleyball, and watersports options, as well as rentals for parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, and skimboarding. There are bikes, buggies, and beach wheelchairs available for rent, or you can simply dig your toes into the gorgeous white sand and relax for the day!

Part waterpark, part amusement park, and part escape room, Waterville USA is the ultimate family fun center in the Gulf Shores! 20 acres of entertainment await, with multiple water rides, kiddy rides, arcade games, and fun extras like bumper cars, go-karts, mini-golf, and escape rooms await your group here, plus onsite eating options and cabanas to relax. Eat at Surfside Grill, Gold Rush Cafe, or Amusement Park Concessions when you work up an appetite, or grab a quick snack and/or drinks at Woody’s or Flip Flops Gift Shop.