| Things to do on beautful Dauphin Island Alabama! |
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Here is a list of popular excursions on Dauphin Island, including the Historic Fort Gaines, beautiful campgrounds, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, The Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and beautiful public parks.
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| The Dauphin Island Campground |
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109 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, Al. 251-861-2742 just across from the Public Pier and Beach. . Food Beverage and Live Music |
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Question: Where can I find a site that will provide walking trails into the beautiful Audubon Bird Sanctuary, a private path to secluded gulf beaches, only a short walk to major attractions such as historic Fort Gaines and the Sea Lab Estuarium, a 250-foot pier, ferry landing and boat launches with access to the Gulf of Mexico in five minutes ? Answer: The Dauphin Island Campground! Other amenities include: bathhouse, store, washer/ dryers, group pavilion with large bar-b-que grill, bike rental, playground, badminton, volley-ball, shuffleboard |
| Historic Fort Gaines | |
Historic Fort Gaines' construction began in 1821 and was completed during the Civil War with additional batteries added in the Spanish-American conflict. It has been called one of the best preserved examples of 19th century brick seacoast fortifications in the east. It was a key element in the Battle of Mobile Bay, famous for Admiral Farragut's command "Damn the torpedoes-full speed ahead! " See the actual cannons used in battle, the huge anchor of Farragut's flag ship, tunnels, original blacksmith shop, bakery, latrine, Quartermaster building. Officer's Quarters building, museum and gift shop. Self guided history brochure available at entrance. Renowned living history events including the colonial period are held throughout the year. 251-861-6992 |
| The Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary | |
101 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, Al. 251-861-3607 164 Acres of beautiful woodlands with miles of walking trails through pines, live oaks, magnolias, swamp and gulf beach. A 1,000-foot boardwalk (handicap accessible) leads from the parking lot to a wharf overlooking Galliard Lake with a breathtaking view. Egrets and herons hang out in the marshes and trees and an occasional alligator might be spotted sunning on the bank in the late afternoon. Dauphin Island is classified as a "Globally Important Bird Area" by the American Bird Conservancy, and is well known as one of the best places in the country to observe "neotropical migrants"-a term for those flying south each fall to the tropics, and north each spring to North America. Although it is well known that songbirds, hummingbirds and even butterflies also make these trips of thousands of miles. |
| The Dauphin Island Sea Lab | |
101 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, Al. 251-861-7500 866-403-4409 The Dauphin Island Sea Lab- Visit worlds underwater at the Estuarium, an aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. This exciting educational facility features the unique local ecosystems of the Mobile Bay estuary: The Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. The Estuarium explores the treasured beauty and scientific wonders of our native habitats with beautiful visual displays, aquariums and engaging interactive exhibits. The 10,000 square-foot Exhibit Hall is complemented has interpretive signage providing details about the natural history of the Alabama marshes, geography of the area and the evolution of barrier islands. |
| Bountiful Public Parks | |
Dauphin Island Fishing Pier-- Provided for the use of all by Dauphin Island Park and Beach Board. Jutting 850 feet into the gulf, with access to deep water fishing without setting foot on a boat!. A professional staff to give you some pointers in catching Redfish, King Mackerel, Flounder, Ling, Speckled and White Trout, Sheepshead, Crabs and Shark! Rods, bait, tackle, food and drinks are available. (Note: No alcohol is sold or allowed. ) 251-861-6972 Cadillac Square--Beautiful old oak trees throughout this historic site of the home of first governor of Dauphin Island. East Bienville Boulevard. Indian Shell Mound Park--A prehistoric monument built by early native Indians. North Iberville Dr. East End Park--Three boat launches, 250-foot fishing pier and small dock. Across from Ft. Gaines. Aloe Bay Landing Park--Waterfront picnic tables. Desoto Avenue, next to the Pelican Pub. Bayou Heron--Picnic tables and small dock for fishing. West Cadillac Avenue and Penalver St Isle Dauphine Golf Club--A beautiful 18-hole public course with fairways running along the shore, where tee time is anytime. 251-861-2433, 100 Orleans Drive. |
| Isle Dauphine Golf Club | |
Come Golf Along The Gulf! 100 Orleans Dr. P.O. Box. 39 Dauphin Island, Al. 251-861-2433 Located along the Gulf of Mexico on beautiful Dauphin Island, this scenic 18-hole public course features narrow fairways that meander among tall pines and natural dunes. Accuracy is a premium on this 6,600 yard links-style layout where each hole offers a spectacular view of this unique coastal paradise. Isle Dauphine... a golfing experience like no other. |
