Day Trips

Catch a breathtaking sunrise at the Fairhope Municipal Pier (3.6 miles)
Visit the Fairhope Museum of History (4 miles) to learn the unique history about Fairhope’s past and what the city is doing to cultivate our community.
Enjoy a bit of local cuisine while exploring Downtown Fairhope
Step into your imagination and see the famous Storybook Castle (4 miles) that was built by a local family.
Admire all the murals by our local artists and visit the Eastern Shore Art Center’s (4 miles) exhibits or sign up for a class
Before leaving Fairhope, stop by and admire the beautiful floral clock (5 miles) that welcomes many locals and tourists
Drive North towards Daphne and hike to see the largest and most historic live oaks in Alabama, Jackson’s Oak (13 miles), located at Village Point Preserve
Take an afternoon stroll through Gator Alley Boardwalk (15 miles)
• Go kayaking, fishing, canoeing, or take an airboat excursion to explore “America’s Amazon” at 5 Rivers Delta (16 miles). Learn about why Mobile Bay is one of the most eco-diverse and largest river delta and wetland in Alabama.
Wind down your day with an afternoon cruise at Historic Blakeley State Park (22 miles)

Enjoy Scenic 98 and stop by Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (10 miles) with an extensive forested boardwalk nature trails and learn about the native pitcher plan bog.
Enjoy a bit to eat in Gulf Shores for brunch or lunch.
Visit the historic landmark that played a major role in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Fort Morgan (49 miles)
Take the Mobile Ferry across Mobile Bay into the charming Dauphin Island (60 miles) that many locals love and preserve dearly
While in Dauphin Island, check out another historic landmark that has guarded the entrance of Mobile Bay for more than 150 years, Fort Gaines (62 miles)
Take the children to visit the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Aquarium (62 miles)
Enjoy some local dinning from the various options while enjoying the beautiful views of Mobile Bay
Take a stroll through the beautiful historic Bellingrath Garden and Home (47 miles) and experience the beauty of the estate garden
Before coming back to the hotel visit the Malbis Plantation Greek Orthodox Church (17 miles) with its marvelous Byzantine architecture and murals

Enjoy your morning visiting the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park (23 miles) and take a tour inside the retired Battleship
Head into Downtown Mobile and stop by Fort Conde (24 miles). While touring Fort Conde, enjoy their brunch and refreshing cocktails at the nearby restaurant Bistro Saint Emanuel.
Start your visit at the History Museum of Mobile (24 miles) where over 20,000 square feet of exhibit space interpret Mobile’s history from pre-Colonial contact to the modern Port City.
Take the children to the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center (24 miles) with their interactive exhibits
Immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of carnival by visiting the Mobile Carnival Museum (24 miles), the original birthplace of Mardi Gras.
Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of many local restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines and cultures in Downtown Mobile.