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Explore Alabama’s Gulf Coast: A History Buff’s Dream Itinerary

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Historic Itinerary Through Alabama's Gulf Coast

History runs deep along Alabama's Gulf Coast, with Civil War landmarks, cultural museums, and historic forts awaiting discovery. Use this itinerary to experience the Gulf Coast's storied past, or pick select attractions to complement your next vacation.

USS Alabama Battleship

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Tour a 680-foot WWII battleship, submarine, aircraft, tanks, and more.

Blakeley State Park

Historic Blakeley State Park

Site of the last Civil War battle, with nature trails and fortifications.

Baldwin Heritage Museum

Baldwin County Heritage Museum

Discover post-Civil War rebuilding and rural daily life exhibits.

Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

Historic coastal defense fort used in Civil War and two World Wars.

Mobile Bay Ferry

Mobile Bay Ferry

Enjoy a scenic ride across historic Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island.

Fort Gaines

Fort Gaines Historic Site

Tour this 19th-century fort central to the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Bellingrath Home

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Explore elegant 1930s architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Indian and Sea Museum

Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum

View Native American and fishing artifacts in a restored schoolhouse.

Naval Aviation Museum

National Museum of Naval Aviation

See 150+ restored aircraft and try simulators and IMAX experiences.

More Historic Sites

Fort Conde
150 South Royal Street, Mobile
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Museum of Mobile
111 South Royal Street, Mobile
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Fort Mims
60075 Highway 59, Tensaw
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Swift-Coles Historic Home
17424 Swift Coles Lane, Bon Secour
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Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
1906 Springhill Avenue, Mobile
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Oakleigh Historic Complex
300 Oakleigh Place, Mobile
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With Brett/Robinson Vacations, you're getting more than just a beautiful Orange Beach condo or Gulf Shores vacation rental, you get a family-owned and operated company with over 40 years of experience in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. We’ve learned a lot over the last four decades and here are just a few of the things that set us apart:

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Brett/Robinson operates and maintains nearly all of its Gulf Shores and Orange Beach properties, keeping them at a high standard of cleanliness and fully functional. By staying with us, you're guaranteed to have a quality stay in superb accommodations.

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Area Knowledge

Our area specialists have extensive knowledge of the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area and can help you plan what to do during your stay here. We know the best restaurants, music venues, where to fish—everywhere to go to have fun during your stay because we live here! Visit the area guide section of our site for more info about area attractions.

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Our vast array of properties allows us to run promotions and specials on inventory on different occasions throughout the year. This can help make your stay in the Gulf Shores area more affordable so you can spend your money on the areas attractions or great dining offerings! Check out our latest Hot Deals and Specials.