What Makes the Eastern Shore Special
Life is easy on the Eastern Shore! This sportsman’s paradise is bustling with vibrant communities, opportunities to flourish and a shared appreciation for the natural beauty found along Mobile Bay. There’s southern charm, blooming magnolias and fresh Gulf seafood to tempt every palette.
You can’t miss the Eastern Shore’s sprawling coastal views, the perfect setting for magnificent and colorful sunsets. Locals spend lazy Sunday afternoons propped up along the bay soaking in the scenery or strolling down one of the Eastern Shore’s many public piers.
Grab a bike or lace up your walking shoes and enjoy the Eastern Shore Trail as it winds along Mobile Bay from Interstate 10 to Weeks Bay. The path showcases stunning views including the Fairhope Municipal Pier with its rose garden and giant fountain.
Nature-lovers can enjoy a plant and animal scavenger hunt at the Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog. From the boardwalk, you can spot rare carnivorous plants, butterflies and even red-tailed hawks.
If you’re up for an adventure, go on a gator hunt at Daphne’s Gator Boardwalk. This free and accessible attraction is a favorite for children looking to spot some big teeth.
You can even take a boat tour from Blakeley State Park or 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center and explore the area’s diverse wildlife in America’s Amazon, the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.
While you’re at Blakeley State Park, get a history lesson as you explore battlegrounds of the last major battle of the Civil War. The property includes miles of unspoiled fortifications from the Battle of Fort Blakeley in 1865 as well as remnants of the early Alabama Town of Blakeley, a colonial-era homestead.
The Eastern Shore’s beauty is a haven for artists. Several galleries dot Fairhope’s downtown streets. The Eastern Shore Art Center features monthly exhibits in their five galleries and the American Sports Art Museum and Archives in Daphne showcases more than 1,800 pieces, the largest collection of sports art in the world.
The Eastern Shore’s fabulous boutiques, antique stores and mom-and-pop shops attract shoppers year-round. Sunny afternoons are spent strolling down flower-lined downtown streets in Fairhope and Daphne. In Spanish Fort, you can find many national brands at the Eastern Shore Centre and Spanish Fort Towne Centre.
The Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay leaves a lasting impression on visitors and a feeling of small-town warmth for those who call it home. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to stop by our office at 327 Fairhope Avenue in Fairhope for more information on local attractions and businesses.