Beaches and pools are excellent places to spend a vacation, but in an area like Alabama’s Gulf Coast, with its Civil War sites, historic forts, and museums, exploring the local history and culture can add a little depth and adventure.
Anyone interested in the Civil War—or just battles in general—will find plenty of interesting spots around the area. Fort Gaines, Fort Mims, and Fort Morgan all tell tales of historic battles, and Historic Blakely State Park is the site of the last major Civil War battle.
Various museums display the local history. And if you’re into aviation and battleships, you’ll want to check out the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park and National Museum of Naval Aviation—lots of aircraft and military equipment, plus the aviation museum has flight simulators and IMAX movies.
For more information on the Alabama Gulf Coast’s history, click here.
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- Gulf Shores Plantation
- Gulf Shores, Alabama
- Experience beach vacationing at its best with Mandoki Hospitality at Gulf Shores Plantation, an affordable, Gulf coast, family destination resort. Escape the crowds and enjoy our thousands of feet of pristine sugar-white beaches. Gulf Shores Plantation is located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico just eight miles from Alabama's historic Fort Morgan.
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