Seafood Hotspots
If you are ready for a culinary adventure unlike any other, try your
hand at reeling in dinner on a local
fishing charter. Inshore and offshore
fishing trips, ranging from the popular four-hour charter to an overnight
trip, are a great way to get on the
water with our knowledgeable local
captains and guides. When you return
to the dock and the fish is cleaned by
your helpful charter crew, take these
oh-so-fresh filets to a number of local
restaurants offering cook-your-catch
menu choices. Sit back after a relaxing
afternoon or day on the water while
the skilled culinary team prepares
your catch. You will taste a dinner
unlike any previous meal.
With satisfied palettes, use this
getaway with your significant other
to dive into the area’s culture. Roll
up your sleeves, and get in the action with a variety of the hands-on
classes offered at the local art centers and specialty businesses. From
glass blowing to painting and a wide
range of other opportunities, engaging workshops and classes are offered
throughout the year.
Another option is to check out
the impressive work of the area’s art
community, which displays its wares
throughout the beachside boutiques
and shops. Find that perfect piece of
art that you have been searching for
on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
The fun doesn’t stop with these restaurants and cultural opportunities.
The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
area showcases championship-caliber
golf, a rich Civil War history, a variety of eco-tourism selections (such
as dolphin and nature cruises, Gulf
State Park zip line adventure, hiking
and biking trails, and a significant
birding draw), and much more. Book
one of our 16,000 lodging units, grab
the hand of your loved one and set off
on the adventure of a life time. Who
knows? You may just find yourself in
a whole different state of getting to
know each other.
30 FOOD TRAVELER | SUMMER 2013
“Find that perfect piece of art
that you have been searching for
on the Alabama Gulf Coast.”