5 days in Alabama's Gulf Coast Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orange Beach: Fairhope (Fairhope Avenue & Fairhope Municipal Pier), Fort Morgan Historic Site (in Fort Morgan) and Confederate Rest Cemetery (in Point Clear). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, go for a stroll along the water at The Wharf, take in the waterfront at Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, and kick back and relax at Gulf Shores Public Beach.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Orange Beach road trip site.

New York City to Orange Beach is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from New York City to Orange Beach, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from New York City, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Orange Beach, ranging from highs of 86°F to lows of 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Mobile.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): learn about all things military at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Mobile vacation planning website.

You can drive from Orange Beach to Mobile in 1.5 hours. September in Mobile sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 72°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.