You've heard of the book "1000 Places to See Before You Die." Along Alabama's Gulf Coast we have our own unique list "must try" things to do submitted by our visitors. We want to hear about your favorite things to do in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. Vote for any of the favorites shown here or submit a new favorite of your own. You can even send us pictures of you or your family doing your favorite thing on your most recent visit to Alabama's beautiful beaches.



      
1.  Having a drink on the beach with friends!

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2.  Catch a Brent Burns performance.

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3.  Relax!

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4.  Take long, slow walks on the beach.  Fill your pockets with small shells that you can put in a glass jar in your kitchen window back home.

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5.  Hunt crabs on the beach at night.

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6.  Walk in the rain on the beach.

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7.  Sit in a low beach chair at the water’s edge and have the waves crash over you.

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8.  Shrimp or oyster po'boys at The Shrimp Basket are a must!

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9.  Don’t forget lunch at Desoto’s – the best food on the beach!

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10.  Snuggle up next to your spouse late at night on the balcony and watch the lightning over the gulf. It’s almost like you’re the only two people in the world.

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11. Visit Daylight Donuts for a sweet tooth’s delight.
12. Have a beer and a burger at Pirate's Cove Marina – and go there by boat.
13. Take photos on the beach, near the dunes or on the rocks at the foot of Perdido Pass Bridge.
14. Sitting on the beach watching a beautiful pink and orange sunset with margarita in-hand!
15. Have breakfast at Big O’s!
16. Curl up under your beach umbrella with Anne Morrow Lindbergh's classic short memoir, "Gift from the Sea."
17. Get a bird’s eye view of the brilliant blue water while parasailing.
18. Stop at Hope's Cheesecake for cheesecake on a stick.
19. Eat at Bubba’s all-you-can-eat shrimp.
20. Go fly a kite!
21. Watch the magnificent Gulf Coast sunrise and sunset.
22. The White Sands Silver Jewelry & Boutique shop in Orange Beach is a must.  They have a great little shop with some great silver pieces, artwork and handbags.
23. Ride the Ferris wheel at The Wharf.
24. Lay in the sugar white sand at night and count UFO's
25. Bury yourself in the sand at night
26. Everyone must eat at Big Red’s at Zeke’s Down Under at least once.
27. Meet the stars of Animal Planet's The Little Zoo That Could (a.k.a. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo).
28. Eat at Bayside Grill.
29. Eat at Lester's on Canal Road.
30. Body surf the waves.
31. Don't forget about eating at Hope's Cheesecake. Yummy!
32. Laser tag at Adventure Island!
33. Eat dinner and watch the sunset from JB's at Holiday Harbor Marina
34. Surf fishing is fun. I saw a man catch a small shark - and then release it!
35. Shopping at Old Time Pottery. They have such great bargains and I always come home with something new for my home.
36. Go jet skiing, boating, water skiing or parasailing.
37. Pick up dinner at Bruno's deli department.
38. Eat at Bahama Bobs for a fantastic sandwich or seafood delight.
39. Learn to use those little surf boards on the edge of the water.
40. Swimming and playing in Lake Shelby is our #1 thing to do in Gulf Shores.


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We were having so much fun coming up with our 101 things, we decided to stop and give you a chance to join in. Got something that's a "must try" Gulf Shores/Orange Beach activity? Something you have to eat, or see or do every time you're here? Send us your favorites and we may add them to our list.