| Things To Do |
| Adventure Island |
| Mini-golf, laser tag, paddle and bumper boats, simulators (NASCAR/ roller coaster) super and kiddie go-kart tracks, 100 arcade games. See the Volcano erupt nightly! |
| Baldwin County Heritage Museum |
| Preserving the county's rural heritage in a rambling building that resembles a turn-of-the-century barn. A working windmill and several outdoor agricultural exhibits. |
| Biophilia Nature Center & Native Nursery |
| On County Road 95, three miles east of Elberta and 1/4 mile south of U.S. Highway 98, 251-987-1200. Butterflies courting and laying eggs, sparkling sundews catching bugs, and blue-tailed skinks streaking about are potential sights at the 20-acre Biophilia Nature Center and Native Nursery in Elberta. This ongoing ecological restoration project includes young forests, wildflower meadows, a carnivorous plant bog, a swamp, an 11-foot alligator, turtles, a butterfly garden, a screened butterfly room and caterpillar nursery, and a bookstore/library. Call 987-1200 for Nature Center hours and cost of admission. |
| Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge |
| Off State Highway 180 at the 13-mile marker; 251-540-7720. This 6200-acre refuge with beach access protects and preserves the unique plants and animals that call the Gulf Coast home. Hike the scenic, four-mile Pine Beach Trail or the one-mile-loop Jeff Friend Trail. Catch bass, bluegill and bream in the 40-acre freshwater Gator Lake (canoes and electric trolling motors only). On the nearby lagoon, cast for trout and flounder or scoop up crabs. See a large migratory bird stopover in April, May, September and October. Open year-round from dawn to dusk. Admission is free. |
| Cypress Bend at Craft Farms |
| The newest Craft Farms offering is the Arnold Palmer-designed Cypress Bend. This spectacular 18-hole layout is fairly wide open and a delight to play as it winds its way through rolling hills and numerous lakes. |
| Gulf Links Golf Course |
| 3901 S. McKenzie, Foley 18 holes - Par 64. Course has a natural turf driving range and full-service clubhouse. Course Length: 4,034 yards |
| Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve |
| On U.S. Highway 98, about 12 miles west of Foley, 251-928-9792. Protects approximately 6000 acres of coastal habitats and wetlands, including an estuary (a body of water where fresh and salt waters converge). Visit the Interpretive Center with indoor exhibits and a live animal room, and explore the nature trails and bog. Ground trails and boardwalk trails, which are handicap accessible, are available. Picnic facilities are available. Open Monday–Saturday 9–5, Sunday 1–5. Admission is free. |
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