THINGS TO DO - OUTDOOR RECREATION
adventurer’s
Day one: Wake up bright and early, grab a cup
of coffee and a quick bite at a locally owned
shop and hit the mobile-tensaw Delta - the
second largest delta system in the country
(second only to the Mississippi River Delta and
only minutes from historic downtown). Spend the day canoeing or
kayaking along the famous William bartram canoe trail, over 200 miles
long, winding through our rivers and bay. camp safari-style overnight with
a local outfitter tending to your needs (spoil yourself, you deserve it)!
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Airboat Express
3733 Battleship Pkwy.
(Behind the Original Oyster House)
Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (251) 370-7089
www.airboatexpress.com
Airboat tours of the beautiful
Mobile-Tensaw Delta! Experience area wildlife with our
knowledgeable and entertaining
U.S. Coast Guard certified
captains as your guides. See
one of the largest wetland
ecosystems in the United States,
a naturally preserved area,
placed on the National Register of Natural Landmarks in 1974.
Our airboats are equipped with stadium seating
comfortably seating six guests for a spectacular
view by all. Life vests, hearing protection, sun block,
water and fun are provided. Our primary goal is your
enjoyment and ecological education. Prepare to
hold on and enjoy your adventure!
Day and night trips depart from the Original Oyster
House. Reservations required. (Seasonal:
February 1st - November 15th.)
Location: Battleship Pkwy. Hwy. 90/98, I-10, exit 27 or 30 R
Scenic River Cruises at
Bellingrath Gardens and Home.
Alabama Cruises
12402 Bellingrath Gardens Rd.
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 973-1244 www.alabamacruises.com
The Southern Belle is a US Coast Guard certified 149 passenger vessel,
with a maximum dinner seating capacity of 92. The enclosed first deck is
heated or cooled for your comfort. The second deck is open with an awning
over top, providing the perfect spot to relax and take in beautiful river
scenery. As you cruise the waters of the Fowl River (River of Birds), you may
see osprey, pelicans, blue herons, sea gulls, egrets and a wide range of
songbirds. This estuary supports a variety of wildlife and vegetation...delta
grasses, Spanish moss on live oaks, cypress and Southern pine. Lovely
homes and cottages grace this area rich with Civil War history.
Enjoy a 45 minute cruise from Bellingrath
Gardens and Home. Guided tours operate
Feb. - Nov. Schedule varies seasonally. Please
call for details.
Dinner cruises, Fri. and Sat. evenings, Feb.
through Nov. and nightly in December. Enjoy
a three-entrée buffet, live entertainment and
beautiful surroundings. Perfect for a couple,
the family or large group! Reservations
required. Private charters available.
Location: I-10, exit 15A to Bellingrath Gardens. R
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Day two: After a hearty open-air breakfast
deep in the delta, paddle your way back to
Mobile Bay and give your arms a rest. Take an
airboat ride with a local expert where you'll see
the flora, fauna, birds, alligators, and other
wildlife native to the Delta. Afterwards, stop by one of several seafood
restaurants along the causeway to grab a cold one, some fresh crab claws
and enjoy live music as the sun sets over the bay.
adventurer’s
Itinerary
Day three: A quick run under giant live oak trees along the famous azalea
trail is a great way to start the day and seek out brunch! Following a
leisurely meal, treat yourself to a guided bicycle tour through Mobile's
colorful downtown and
neighboring historic districts.
If you've completely exhausted
your energy at this point, try
to slip in an hour long
massage at an awardwinning spa while you get
rejuvenated for your journey
back home the next day.
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Seward Farms Maze
10836 Tanner Williams Rd.
Lucedale, MS 39542 (Mobile, AL state line)
(228) 641-3936 www.sewardfarms.com
Gulf Coast’s Original Corn Maze since 2002. See
why getting lost means having fun! Sept. - Nov., Mon. - Thurs. for field trips and
Sat. (public), 10am - 9pm. Enjoy cow train rides, hayrides, pig races, jumping
pillow, corn maze, farm animal alley, kernel corn play area, Wagon Wheel
Café/Souvenir shop and more. Field of Fright haunted attraction held in Oct.
Location: West Mobile on the AL/MS state line. R
Two Wheel Tours
(251) 635-6002 www.2-wheel-tours.com
See the city from the seat of a bike! Helmet, bicycle and water provided.
Tour Mobile, a new spin on an old story. Group size up to eight riders.
Location: Meet by arrangement at Fort condé Welcome center. D
Mobile Botanical Gardens
(251) 342-0555 www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org
Five Rivers Delta Safaris
30841 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527
(251) 259-8531 (877) 411-7232 www.5rds.com
Experience the Mobile-Tensaw
Delta - America's next “ecohotspot” - before the secret gets
out. Tours led by experienced
guides and Coast Guard certified captains. Motorboat and canoe/kayak tours
depart from both 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center and BLUEGILL restaurant.
Location: I-10, exits 35, 30, or 27.
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Alligator Alley
19950 Hwy. 71, Summerdale, AL 36580 (251) 946-BITe (2483)
(866) 99-GATOR www.gatoralleyfarm.com
Azalea and camellia collections, longleaf pine habitat and natural woodlands.
Over 200 alligators in a pristine, natural cypress swamp.
Location: I-65, exit 5A R
Location: I-10, exit 44, south on Hwy. 59 - ten minutes. R
The Mobile Zoo
Making Waves Charters
(251) 649-1845 www.mobilezoo.cc
Last call one hour before closing. Tues. - Sun., 9am - 4:40pm (6pm CDT).
Location: I-65, exit 5, Hwy. 98 W (30 min. to Wilmer.) R
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www.mobilebay.org 800-5-MOBILE
(251) 443-WIND (9463) www.making-waves.us
Sail / Fish / Cruise Mobile Bay. Vessels from 22’ to 72’.
Location: Grand Mariner - Mobile and Marriott’s Grand Hotel Point clear. R