- The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Gulf Shores, Alabama, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Recreation Centers and Visitor Centers.
- From Gulf State Park to Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gulf Shores and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fairhope, Orange Beach, Foley and Pensacola.
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Built in 1839 and deactivated in 1947, Fort Barrancas was designated a National Historic Site in 1960. It is now a visitor's center.
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115 East Zaragoza Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
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Packed with interactive, hands-on displays, the Pensacola Children’s Museum features exhibits based on the area’s colonial history as well as displays based on military, maritime, industrial, Native American, and multicultural history.
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120 Church St, Pensacola, FL 32502
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Built in the 1900s as the City Hall within a Spanish Revival style structure, the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum now houses a variety of artifacts. The collection focuses on the history of West Florida and is named after the local historian and collector who gathered the items.
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From tribute groups to nationally recognized bands, Vinyl Music Hall is a concert venue that hosts a wide range of performers, including R&B groups and rock bands. The venue also hosts other events like lectures, burlesque acts, fundraisers, and more.
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Consisted from 27 historical properties, the Historic Pensacola Village has 2 museums and an archeological site, among others. Their aim is to preserve and educate the visitors about west Florida culture.
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With its abundant waterways, Blackwater River State Park, is a favorite destination for kayaking and canoe lovers. Covering 600 acres, visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming, and more in this lush paradise.
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Naval Live Oaks Reservation is an outdoor lovers dream located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The area features 7.5 miles of hiking trails, picnic and swimming areas, wildlife observation points and more.
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Pensacola Civic Center is a performance and entertainment venue that hosts touring musicians and singers, such as Cher, as well as providing facilities for ice skating and ice hockey events. Meeting areas are also offered for corporate or social events.
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With sandy beaches, Santa Rosa Island is a popular tourist venue. The island is also equipped with several restaurants and shopping boutiques, and frequently a variety of special events such as musical concerts are hosted there.
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30550 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
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Situated on 3,800 acres, Blakeley State Park Nature Center is the historical site of the Battle of Fort Blakeley from the Civil War. There are several trails that visitors can walk on that pass by rivers and through forests.