8 days in Orange Beach & Cincinnati Itinerary

Orange Beach exists solely as a tourist beach town, with a permanent population of less than 6,000.

Family-friendly places like Dolphin & Whale Watching and The Wharf will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Orange Beach Waterfront Park, admire the majestic nature at Gulf State Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Orange Beach trip builder.

Detroit to Orange Beach is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Detroit to Orange Beach. Traveling from Detroit in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Orange Beach: highs are around 80°F and lows about 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Cincinnati.

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Louisville Mega Cavern. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cincinnati: Kings Island (in Mason), Louisville (Kentucky Derby Museum & Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory) and Dayton (Carillon Historical Park, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more). The adventure continues: stroll the grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, learn more about the world around you at Creation Museum, stroll around Smale Riverfront Park, and explore the world behind art at Weston Art Gallery.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Cincinnati trip planner.

Fly from Orange Beach to Cincinnati in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Orange Beach to Cincinnati, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Orange Beach in May, things will get little chillier in Cincinnati: highs are around 75°F and lows about 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.