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Things To Do ~ Close by and Inexpensive!
We would like to Create a page of things to do within a day's
drive or so from our community. We are looking for things that cost little
or no money (or a least reasonably priced). Our hope is to have a whole page full
of topics individuals and families can refer to for new and exciting adventures!
Here are a few examples to Get You started:
Outdoor Fun / Hiking
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Battleship USS Alabama. Courage comes alive at Battleship Memorial Park.
Along the shores of Mobile Bay, experience heroism spanning more than seven
decades from World War II to Desert Storm. 251-433-2703, Battleship Parkway,
Mobile, AL.
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Bon
Secour National Wildlife Refuge. French for "Safe Harbor", this sanctuary for
native flora and fauna provides a naturalistic paradise. Over 6500 acres of
coastline. Fishing, trails, and much more. 12295 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores,
AL
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Fort
Morgan ~ Site of historical fort used in War of 1812, The Civil War,
Spanish-American War, and World Wars I and II. Museum, picnic tables, fishing
pier, and bird sanctuary. 251-540-7125, 51 Hwy. 180 West, Gulf Shores, AL
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Wales
West Arctic Express ~ (www.waleswest.com)
3rd Annual Arctic Express weekdays by appt. Sat. and Sun for families l:00 pm
to 7:00 pm. See the lights, train ride, visit with Santa, hot cocoa &
cookies, candy cane and toy. 1-888-569-5337
(One homeowner states:
it's GREAT. Now they have a Bunny Express, and all during the year then set up
different theme Train Rides. They have many things for families of small
children to do.)
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Weeks Bay
Estuary & Native Pitcher Plant Bog. Nature Trails, Handicapped-accessible
Boardwalk, Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardens, Displays, and more.
251-928-9792 HWY. 98 W. (between Foley & Fairhope)
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(thetrailblazers.org)
The Baldwin County Trailblazers is a grassroots organization of volunteers
whose mission is to establish a countywide network of biking, hiking, jogging
trails in partnership with local government.
Family Fun
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Sweet Home
Cheese Farm. Since 1987 Sweet Home Farm has been producing over 15 varieties
of naturally-aged cheeses with no preservatives. Family owned. Open Wed-Sat
10 am to 5 pm. 251-986-5663 27107 Schoen Rd., Elberta, AL.
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National Museum of Naval Aviation: Visitors are wowed by this collection of
over 140 meticulously restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and
Coast Guard aviation. Address: 1750 Radford
Blvd, NAS Pensacola Pensacola, FL 32508
Tel: 850-452-3604
Theatre
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Pensacola Saenger Theatre (www.pensacolasaenger.com)
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The Saenger currently plays host to Broadway musicals, opera,
symphony and ballet. Local theatricals and world-renowned personalities such
as David Copperfield, MISS SAIGON,CATS, STOMP, Ziggy Marley, Larry the Cable
Guy, and Yanni have shone here as well. Saenger
Theatre Box Office: (850) 595-3880. 118 South Palafox Place. Pensacola
Symphony Orchestra Office: (850) 435-2533 / 205 Zaragoza Street. Pensacola
Opera Company (850) 433-6737 / 75 S. Tarragona Street
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Mobile Saenger
Theatre. (www.mobilesaenger.com)
Functions as a multi-disciplinary arts center, home of the Mobile Symphony
Orchestra, Alabama Lyric Theatre, the Saenger Series, the Summer Movie Series,
Etc. The Saenger Theatre Box Office is open 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through
Friday, and two hours prior to all ticketed performances. Call (251) 208-5600
for event information and to purchase tickets.
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