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18 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fairhope, Alabama


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Home to a beautiful waterfront, Fairhope is a quaint little town with a lot to offer. The downtown area is packed with shops, restaurants, and an amusement park.

There’s also the Fairhope Visitor Center on the north side of town. This visitor center has plenty of information about Fairhope, from its history to local businesses to events taking place throughout the year.

Additionally, Fairhope is home to numerous nature trails, perfect for hiking and biking if you love nature as much as we do!

Read our list below for the best and most fun things to do in Fairhope, Alabama.

The 18 Most Popular Things To Do In Fairhope, Alabama

18. D’Olive Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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17. Orange Street Pier-Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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16. Knoll Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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Location: Fairhope AL

15. Tolstoy Park, The Henry Stuart House

4.6 ★★★★★ (77 reviews)

Location: 22787 US 98 Fairhope AL

14. Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog and Kurt G. Wintermeyer Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (139 reviews)

Location: 13066 Fish River Road Foley AL

Tel:  251 928 9792

Web Address:   https://outdooralabama.com/weeks-bay-reserve/weeks-bay-pitcher-plant-bog

13. Mullet Point Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (184 reviews)

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Location: 13203 Co Road 1 Fairhope AL

12. Bohemian Park , Fairhope AL

4.5 ★★★★★ (185 reviews)

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Location: Co Road 48 Fairhope AL

11. Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (231 reviews)

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Location: 11300 US 98 Fairhope AL

Tel:  251 928 9792

Web Address:   http://weeksbayreserve.com/

10. Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway

4.6 ★★★★★ (454 reviews)

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Location: 13670 Smiley Street Silverhill AL

Tel:  888 569 5337

Web Address:   http://waleswest.com/

Our Top picks

9. Marietta Johnson Museum

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: 10 S School Street Fairhope AL

Tel:  251 990 8601

Web Address:   http://coastalalabama.edu/about/campus_locations/fairhope/

8. Eastern Shore Art Center

5.0 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 401 Oak Ave Fairhope AL

Tel:  251 928 2228

Web Address:   https://esartcenter.org/

7. Fairhope Municipal Pier

4.9 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

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6. Fairhope Museum of History

4.7 ★★★★★ (119 reviews)

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Location: 24 N Section Street Fairhope AL

Tel:  251 929 1471

Web Address:   http://cofairhope.com/departments/museum

5. Fairhope Dog Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (133 reviews)

Location: Fairhope AL

Tel:  251 990 0174

Web Address:   http://cofairhope.com/living/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-trails

4. The Fairhope Pier

4.7 ★★★★★ (599 reviews)

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Location: Fairhope AL

3. Fairhoper’s Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (621 reviews)

Location: 105 S Church Street Fairhope AL

Tel:  251 382 8406

Web Address:   http://cofairhope.com/

2. Fairhope Municipal Pier

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,653 reviews)

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Location: 1 N Beach Road Fairhope AL

Tel:  251 928 2136

Web Address:   http://cofairhope.com/

1. Tropic Falls at OWA

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,850 reviews)

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Location: 1501 S OWA Blvd Foley AL

Tel:  251 923 2111

Web Address:   https://visitowa.com/destinations/the-park-at-owa/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fairhope, Alabama! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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