For An Unforgettable Getaway Visit Dauphin Island
For An Unforgettable Getaway Visit Dauphin Island
If you haven't been to the Dauphin Island, you are yet to see another wonderful destination of America. People who have visited this beautiful and laid back island have often called it 'unforgettable.' If you go there, you'll realize they haven't exaggerated their vacation experience.
Summer will soon be here again. Where do you plan to get away this time? Or you haven't started planning yet? You could think of so many destinations to head to, but in the summer time, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a picture of beautiful seaside with stretches of sand and a lot of sun. Yes, a beach holiday provides the perfect summer escape.
If you haven't been to the Dauphin Island, you have and opportunity to see this amazing place for the first time. People who have visited this beautiful island have often called it 'unforgettable.' If you go there, you'll realize they haven't exaggerated their vacation experience. This little town in Mobile County, Alabama, is a 6.2 square miles of barrier island with sheer beauty and entertainment ideal for an unforgettable getaway.
Dauphin Island is located in the Gulf of Mexico, and although an island, you can reach it by taking the 3 mile long Gordon Persons Bridge. You can also take a ferry or a flight to reach the Dauphin Island Airport. The island attracts many tourists, but is rarely crowded, promising solitude for you and your family or traveling companions. Apart from the peace and quiet, Dauphin Island offers its guests many things to do and sights to see. The historic Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island Campground, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and the Audubon Bird Sanctuary are a few of the attractions.
Fort Gaines is famous for its part during the American Civil War, especially during the Battle of Mobile Bay. The fort has tours and historical re-enactment events that offer a glimpse of the historic events that took place in the area. It is a true National Historic Landmark worth a visit. You can also see two original cannons used in the battle, tunnel systems, and a museum displaying the history of the period and so on.
There's more to see than Fort Gaines in Dauphin Island. If you are interested in bird watching, the island has more than 300 different species of birds that migrate from South America. Bring binoculars and discover many shorebirds, gulls, terns, herons, rails and many more. The whole island is considered an important stopover site for migratory birds. Along with these aerial beauties, the island is also home to diverse kinds of aquatic species. Head to the Estuarium public aquarium and check out the Living Marsh, a boardwalk that takes you through a salt marsh with grasses and wildlife to see. Examples of what you can see include stone crabs, blue crabs, horseshoe crabs, oysters, flounder, and spadefish.
The island also has a public golf course which is open all round the year. You can also enjoy tennis and swimming at the Isle Dauphine Golf Club. The waters around the island have a nationwide reputation for the great fishing and you can charter a boat and experience deep sea fishing. This incredible laid-back resort has great cuisine. Make sure to try the delicious fresh-seafood from the gulf waters and as well as the traditional menus. For beach activities, swim or surf the gulf waves, enjoy kite flying, stroll the white sands barefoot and discover shells, sea birds and crabs.
Great and affordable places to stay across the island is another reason you should visit the Dauphin Island. For the ultimate in value and flexibility, there are many Dauphin Island vacation rental options specially designed for tourists. There are condos, homes and cottages you can stay at, choose one closer to the commercial area or one right next to the shoreline facing the rushing waves and the open sea for a truly unforgettable getaway.
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