Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gulf Shores, AL

  • 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.
  • 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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27.2 Miles
75% 8 votes
Farms & Ranches 26214 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL 36526 MoreLess Info
Featuring barn animals, Brantley Farms Petting Zoo offers a tour of the animals along with pony and hay rides and a playground. The animals, such as ducks, rabbits and goats, can be touched and fed.
27.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Gator Alley, N Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 MoreLess Info
Suitable for strolling or jogging, the boardwalk at D'Olive Boardwalk Park offers scenic views that often include alligators! The park also includes a butterfly garden, extensive green space, and picnic areas.
27.7 Miles
96% 104 votes
Parks Bayfront Pkwy, 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32522 MoreLess Info
Featuring memorials for individual wars and conflicts, Veterans Memorial Park includes monuments to the Korean and Vietnam wars along with the two World Wars. The park has a pond, a paved walking path, grassy areas and park benches.
28.1 Miles
97% 422 votes
Baseball Fields 351 W. Cedar St., Pensacola, FL 32502 MoreLess Info
Blue Wahoos Ballpark is a prominent minor league stadium that serves as the home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos team. During the off season, the ballpark offers a team store on the site that is open Mondays through Fridays.
29.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Walks 6372 Jackson's Oak Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 MoreLess Info
Visitors can see people flying kites and para sailing on the windy beaches from Village Point Park Boardwalk. The pier is largely used for fishing, but visitors are welcome to walk on it to view the scenery of the Gulf.
29.5 Miles
96% 45 votes
Parks 6200 Bayfront Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 MoreLess Info
With views of beautiful Mobile Bay, Daphne's Bayfront Pavilion is a perfect venue for weddings, receptions and other special occasions.Offering both indoor and outdoor space, it can be used year round.
29.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 6484 Bay Front Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 MoreLess Info
There are walking trails to historical landmarks, a fishing pier, and a sandy public beach at Bay Front Park. The waterside park also has a cottage and is available for special events and parties.
29.7 Miles
95% 19 votes
Religious Buildings Malbis, AL MoreLess Info
Malbis Plantation Greek Orthodox Church, formally the Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of the Presentation of Theotokos, is one of only roughly six Greek Orthodox churches in the state of Alabama and is known for its intricate and extensive mosaics and paintings.
30.0 Miles
33% 6 votes
Sports Museums One Academy Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 MoreLess Info
The American Sport Art Museum & Archives works to preserve art, history, and literature related to sports and athletics. The location's collection includes over 1,500 items, including paintings and photographs.
30.3 Miles
95% 514 votes
Gardens 12401 Bellingrath Road, Theodore, AL 36582 MoreLess Info
Bellingrath Gardens and Home has beautiful gardens which bloom all year round. Camellias, azaleas, roses, and chrysanthemums alternately bloom at different seasons of the year. The stunning house, built in 1935 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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