This is nothing like the New Orleans French Quarter. First off it is way cleaner and smells far…read morebetter. This area is also significantly safer than New Orleans. Now I can see how they were going for a gimmick marketing play here but they missed some elements. The restaurants and businesses here offer nothing French I saw and nothing that resembles New Orleans French Quarter. Panani Pete's offers Italian Panani sandwiches so this seems more like the Italian Quarter. Now parts of the New Orleans French Quarter were known as Little Italy or Little Palermo during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries as so many Sicilian immigrants lived in the French Quarter so maybe the theme is back to that era? The HUGE missing elements here are that they have no ability to allow you to carry your booze about everywhere like properly civilized humans should and they force closing times without any 24/7 establishments serving libations as a joy focused culture should. So I just don't get any sort of French Quarter vibe or joie de vivre required for a place to claim French Quarter status. Perhaps I'm missing something?

Cobblestone streets, music being piped through outdoor speakers, water fountains, flowers…read moreeverywhere and adorable little shops? Are you somewhere in heaven? Yes, pretty much. Welcome to Fairhope's French Quarter. Ahh, this little slice of heaven is in the middle of the beautiful little town of Fairhope. Getting to it is just as nice as being there. It's a pretty drive up and down hilly tree lined streets where duck and geese crossings aren't uncommon. Parking was a little challenging since I wasn't familiar with the area (yet, trust me I came here multiple times on my visit, so I learned quickly) but once I found it, it was a breeze and there are plenty of places to park for free. Once you're inside there so much to see and do, not unlike the New Orleans FQ but on a much smaller and less smelly scale. Cute little shops with clothing, books, restaurants, novelties and art. It's totally worth a visit or twenty and I highly recommend checking it out for yourself. I know I'll be back!

Best trail I've ever walked in and I've been on a few in my travels. We love walking here because…read morewe always see something different. Yes it is a sidewalk but the scenery is the best ever. We love it and invite others to explore the entire Eastern Shore Trail, all 24 miles.

32 mile all purpose trail runs the west outline of Alabama. Walking, running or cycling -…read moreBeautiful, green n lush. The Eastern Shore Trail runs along the east side of Mobile Bay from Spanish Fort to Weeks Bay, passing through the communities of Daphne, Montrose, Fairhope, Battles Wharf and Point Clear along the way.

Very cool pit stop in way to Elberta sausage fest. I don't…read moreknow if I'll ever get to the actual one so this was perfect

Just moved to Foley recently and came across this place on my google map. We took the quick 16…read moreminute drive and found it pretty easily. Parking is just a gravel patch that can fit maybe 4 cars. Luckily there was a car parked there, or We would have missed it and had to turn around. It was really weird turning the corner on the little path and seeing this in the big grass opening. Nothing what I expected. Also, made of fiberglass, so that was a little weird. It was a little sad to see that they had to cover up some graffiti on a few "stones". My partner has been to the real Stonehenge and said he was pretty impressed with this little replica in the middle of the woods in Alabama, haha. Made for a nice little outing, to see this and then hunt down the dinosaurs, the Knights, the Sundial ( which you can't get close to, it's fenced off ) finishing with the Lady in the Marina. She was a sight! If you have nothing to do and need a few hours to get in and out of the car for some pictures, it's a fun little treasure hunt. I think kids would get a kick out of it. I plan to take my niece ( 6 ) and nephew ( 3 ) when they come visit us. They would really get a kick out of the search!

Looking forward to anything Art wise, arriving to Loud music kids dancing tents with nice people…read moretrying to sell their art. If Only rude people would not unleash their children on others. The loud out of tune and spastic music selection, loud TV with football, and 4 wheeler with his own music which was not only annoying but even caused the artists headaches. Good advice to planners of these types of events, alittle quiet please so those sincere appreciators can enjoy and shop. People with dogs should understand it's not a dog show, your dog loves you but not the heat of blacktop, crowds and noise. To those people who's parents never teaching the art of etiquette, using interrupting behavior makes you appear classless. It doesn't help in sales or elsewise.

Y'all....go. Just go. The Jubilee Festival is awesome!…read more I try to go every year and I always find the cutest stuff. Some of my finds included a Corian trivet shaped like a turtle, and I got our niece one that's shaped like a mermaid. I also bought a spoon made from Corian with a notch on it so it can rest on the side of the pot. I bought a print of the Middle Bay lighthouse painted by a retired fireman. I bought two prints of sea turtles painted by an up and coming artist named Gary Pope, Jr. My friend Bev kept telling him he should increase his prices before I paid for mine. She's totally right, but wait until after I buy mine. My favorite local photographer/candle maker was there selling her candles and wax melts and I loaded up. That's Lynn Jordan/Bon Secour Candle Company, in case you're wondering. I bought Jasmine a tutu from a booth that had everything you could possibly want for your pet. Of course I bought some pottery. I got the most fabulous and practical utensil holder with crabs on it for only $36! I wanted so much more and the prices were great. In addition to what we bought, we saw wood bowls, gorgeous and well-made handcrafted jewelry, paintings, clothing, address plaques and so much more. There were several food stands as well and some live music. This festival is not huge. We walked in in a matter of a couple of hours and saw everything. It's really a can't miss annual event. There's no admission and parking is free.

What an amazing piece of history! Just walking through all the tunnels and between various areas…read moreyou get a real sense of what it was like when the fort was in use. It's quite harrowing. I wish I'd had an extra hour to look at all the artifacts and read everything in the museum, but with three kids under four, no way. Definitely plan to spend a half day here. There are restrooms and access to the beach, but no food (and no food allowed in the museum).

My family and I decided to take a day trip to Fort Morgan, and we're glad we did. My son and my…read moremother especially enjoyed exploring the fort. It's a great place for a family adventure and is packed with fascinating history around every corner. It was a nice change of pace from the usual beach and vacation activities. If you go, be sure to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. There's quite a bit of walking, climbing, and plenty of steep stairs. Don't worry, though--there aren't any graphic or disturbing displays, so it's a family-friendly experience. Be sure to stop by the museum to cool off and check out the gift shop. The souvenirs were reasonably priced, and it was a nice way to remember the trip. The drive to Fort Morgan is fairly long, but we thought it was worth it. Put on some good music, enjoy the scenic drive, and make it part of the adventure. If you're visiting the Orange Beach or Gulf Shores area and want to do something different, I definitely recommend checking out Fort Morgan.

Gorgeous view, scenery and beach...we saw lots on the boat ..we saw dolphins ..we found seashells…read moreand had picnics...saw jellyfish, stingray and starfish

Very historical place that's has great events. The ferry is also a great fun thing to do. Great…read morewalking area along the main road.

We found ourselves on the grounds while out and about in the city and were allowed to wander freely…read moreand respectfully. This is a great backdrop to romantic and whimsical photos and the homeowners are very personable. As a note: these are private residences, so when you visit, please be respectful of property.

From the owner: Dean Mosher Studio is in Mosher Castle a Private Home. There are no gallery hours. Mr. Mosher's…read morework is commission only. Pro. photo shoots & tours of studio and the castles can be arranged. You are welcome to walk the grounds in front of the castles during daylight hrs. No charge. No going up onto decks, into the backyards, peeking into windows and watch your young children, please.

Unique, but quite a drive out there…read more Facility and grounds are beautiful, but not sure it's worth the 20 mile drive from Orange Beach.

Lady in the Lake was damaged during hurricane Sally in September 2020, but her creator was able to…read moresalvage the pieces and put her back together. It was originally in January 2012, fiberglass sculptor Mark Cline received a phone call from an employee of George Barber, a billionaire art patron. "Mr. Barber," said the voice, "is interested in you building a fifty-foot woman." So it happened, a fiberglass floating woman was born, but it's essentially just her head and knees but this lady would be taller than the Statue of Liberty if she were a full standing figure. She began life as the "Lady in the Lake" in Leeds but was moved to Barber's Elberta property several ago and is now 10 years old. The good news is she's all repaired and will be returning to her watery home at Barber Marina any day now. So, what some other things to see while you're on your way to Barber Marina? Well, there's a fiberglass Stonehenge replica, which is located in the woods by the road, and an assortment of other artworks by Cline including four dinosaurs, a T-rex, brontosaurus, stegosaurus and triceratops. Those sculptures weren't damaged by the hurricane because they are located farther inland and sheltered by woods. There's a few other surprises like a beautiful marble fountain, a giant metal spider and more :-) There's not much else out there because this is way out in the woods BUT you're not far from Pirates Cove, home if THE cheeseburger in paradise (see that review for details) and it's a great place for a cold one and, of course, a darned good burger on the sandy beach by the bay, don't miss that! Directions: Drive US-98 either eight miles east of Foley, Alabama, or 21 miles west of downtown Pensacola, Florida. Turn south onto County Rd 95. Drive 5 miles. Turn right onto Fish Trap Rd. Drive a 1/2 mile. Turn left at the Barber Marina sign. Drive 2.5 miles to the Barber Marina. Drive halfway around the traffic circle, then park in the lot as close to the water as you can. You'll see the Lady floating out toward the end of the dock; you can walk out to her. Bottom line: It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I thin it's cool. https://facebook.com/ElbertaDinos/

Always a fun stop by Three Georges!! We love to share a milkshake and was pick our favorite candy!read more

Love love love this wonderful shop! Today we had the…read moreterrific opportunity to get some delicious ice cream, and some candy to take back to our camper. We had an amazing discussion with the lady running the shop while we nibbled our ice Cream. We also met quickly the owner Scott, a lovely man. The shop was started LONG LONG ago by 3 Georges, seriously. Scott and family has kept to the original recipes AND the old fashion Soda Fountain! The ice was yummy, the chocolate melted in our mouth. Made with the freshest ingredients clearly. This stop today was one of the highlights in our week long trip to Mobile. I sure do regret not finding the shop sooner ;)

If you are heading out to the Barber Marina, you might as well see these Knights In The Woods! One…read moreknight has seen better days. It is missing most of his right arm. These guys are life-sized, yet they are hidden in plain sight! I didn't realize there are four knights out here. I only saw two. I don't know if you are really allowed to park on Harpoon Dr or not, but it's easiest to access the knights if you park just off to the side of that road. Otherwise, there is a parking lot with easy access to the knights. The path wasn't obstructed by brush when I went from the parking lot. Good thing there are other sights you can visit while you're out here. On your way in on Barber Parkway, you will pass the Dinosaurs In The Woods, Bamahenge and a Giant Sundial. In the Marina sometimes sits a Lady In The Bay. Some are a little hidden, but if you know to look for them, you can find them! Everything is free to enjoy as long as you can find them! Be sure to check out the gorgeous large fountain at the roundabout.

It was hard to find, and there was no clear path, so you were searching for them, and walking on an…read moreunkempt and overgrown land. Cool once you found it, which is the reason for three stars.