Alabama Gardens, Historic Homes & Plantations
Explore Historic Homes Near Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
If you're passionate about history, architecture, or simply love stepping back in time, the Gulf Shores area offers a rich array of historic homes, gardens, and Southern plantations within a short drive.
Oakleigh Historic Complex – Mobile, AL
This 1833 Greek Revival mansion features sweeping staircases and white-columned facades. Visit the Cox-Deasy House, Cook's House, and Minnie Mitchell Archives for a deeper dive into life during the 1800s.
Swift-Coles Historic Home – Bon Secour, AL
Built in 1880 near the Bon Secour River, this 16-room home offers wrap-around porches, antique furnishings, and manicured gardens showcasing postbellum life in Alabama.
Mobile's Most Hauntingly Beautiful Mansions
Don't miss the Richards DAR House and the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion—elegant, historical, and filled with Southern character and mystery.
Bonus Adventure: Garden District – New Orleans, LA
Plan a scenic day trip to explore the Garden District's lush landscaping and grand 19th-century mansions in New Orleans.
For tour details, admission, and operating hours, visit our Historic Homes travel guide.
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Explore Local Guides & Travel Resources for Alabama’s Gulf Coast
Browse these trusted travel and tourism websites to help plan your visit to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.