6 days in Gulf Shores Itinerary

Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. Step off the beaten path and head to Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead and Orange Beach Waterfront Park. Relax by the water at Gulf Shores Public Beach and Gulf State Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Fairhope Avenue (in Fairhope), Mobile (History Museum of Mobile, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, &more) and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary (in Dauphin Island). There's much more to do: stop by Rouses, sample the tasty concoctions at Big Beach Brewing Company, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Gulf Shores online holiday planner.

January in Gulf Shores sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 42°F at night.