Memorial Day Getaway

Memorial Day Getaway

Memorial Day 2011…Ahhh, I remember it well!

As if the life-giving sunshine, quiet walks on the beach, solitary sunrises, romantic sunsets and the cooling waters of the Gulf of Mexico weren’t enough to entice you to visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach…let me add to the list for this Memorial Day!

You music lovers won’t want to miss the classics with Lynard Skynard and ZZ Top at The Wharf Amphitheater on Sunday, May 29^th. They’re still rockin’ and rollin’ and better than ever…some things never  change! For tickets check www.thewharfal.com .

On Saturday and Sunday, May 28^th and 29^th, the entire family will enjoy the 7^th Annual Lulu Palooza! Lulu knows how to throw a party and she’s invited her friends to come sing for us while we enjoy the great food and atmosphere at Lulu’s Homeport Marina. It’s for the entire family and it’s FREE! For details check www.lulusathomeport.com

Those are just two of the music events on the island during Memorial Day Weekend…you’ll find live music all up and down the coast…just check www.gulfshores.com for all the details. With all that music in the air…when you leave, there is sure to be a song playing in your head that you just can’t forget!

If shopping is your thing, there are hundreds of local shops and boutiques on the beach, in town and at The Wharf…plus, if you’re into fashion and saving money…don’t forget the Tanger Outlet stores…over 120 places for you to get that unforgettable deal!

For a memory etched forever, a dolphin/sightseeing cruise is a must! There is nothing quite as exciting as seeing wildlife in its natural habitat and these friendly natives love to entertain. Maybe a sunset cruise will create that lasting memory. For the birding enthusiast, the coast is filled with interesting and unique feathered friends waiting to show you their stuff! Check out the “Finding Nature on the Water” tab at www.gulfshores.com .

For the kids, you know they’ll always remember the time they rode the go karts at the The Track and splashed the day away at Waterville. If your kids are anything like mine, you’ll hear the indelible cry of “Let’s play putt-putt” until you give in and take the entire family…and then the legend of how Grandma cheated will ring on forever! And don’t forget to visit “the little zoo that could”…and experience Alabama’s Gulf Coast Zoo. Try the Outback Adventure and see the baby kangaroos and kukaburras…or check out the leapin’ lemurs and the tiger cubs!...plus lots, lots more! Warning: Memory in the Making!

If you fancy yourself the outdoor sportsman, just TRY to get in all the fun available here on the coast…world-class fishing and golf, tennis, hiking, birding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, parasailing and on and on!

While in town, pick up a copy of Coast 360 Travel Guide. You’ll find it at just about every restaurant and retail location on the Gulf Coast. There you’ll find colorful details and descriptions of all the activities for you to explore! Good information!

All this and I haven’t even mentioned the seafood…that’s a memory unto itself…and would take an entire page to just begin to brag on how you’ll find the freshest Gulf seafood and some of the most talented chefs on the COAST!!!! Let’s just say it’s worth the trip!

So now, tell me what’s NOT to love about Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! This Memorial Day, pack up and head to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach for a holiday you won’t soon forget!