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before you go on the map 30.5230° n, 87.9033° w baton rouge to
fairhope
, alabama 218 miles driving time 3 hours, 28 minutes why
fairhope
?
fairhope
, alabama is a quaint town filled with local trea - sures, conveniently situated on mobile bay. with the lsu tigers headed to gainesville this month to take on the ga- tors,
fairhope
is the perfect place to take a break from traveling, grab a bite to eat, and learn a little about the locals. the beautiful town is sometimes referred to as ?the jewel of the eastern shore? due to its fantastic parks, breathtaking landscape, and exciting downtown area.
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, a l a b a m a play / g e t o u t o f t o w n where to eat panini pete?s cafe & bakeshoppe 42 1/2 south section street
fairhope
, al 36532 ? (251) 929-0122 from perfectly pressed sand- wiches to burgers and beignets, panini pete?s is passionate about ?putting real food into their food.? house-made moz- zarella and fresh pastries are just a few of these real choices. owner pete blohme has ap- peared on diners, drive-ins, and dives and went on tour with guy fieri?s traveling roadshow. mr. gene?s beans 302 de la mare avenue
fairhope
, al 36532 ? (251) 928-6915 this local ice cream and coffee shop is located in downtown
fairhope
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- munity staple for almost 20 years. their ice cream cones and milkshakes simply can?t be beat, and they even offer dairy- free sorbet so everyone can satisfy their sweet tooth. gambino?s italian grill 18 laurel avenue
fairhope
, al 36532 ? (251) 990-0995 for authentic italian cuisine ac
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panied by a priceless view of mobile bay, gambino?s is the place to be. the wise guys piano lounge,
offers
a place to mingle with friends, listen to music, and dance the night away. the gambino family has always strived to offer a family-friendly place to eat that
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great service, quality food, and a genuinely wel
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ing atmosphere. what to do embrace the arts through the many public art displays throughout the city. on every corner, you can find statues, mural, and sculptures depict- ing a number of beautiful scenes and items. visit the metal flowers in front of the eastern shore art center or the metal seahorse sculpture on s. mobile street. ? co
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stroll around the
fairhope
municipal pier and park , observing the marine life of the bay. you can also bring your fishing pole and spend a day fishing from the pier. entrance is free, but fishing requires a saltwater license. in the park, you can find a rose garden and fountain, picnic tables to enjoy lunch, a pavilion, a duck pond, and of course, the beach! ? co
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shop until you drop at the many downtown
fairhope
shops . the local stores offer everything from every kind of fashion to antique shops and outdoor markets. there is something for everyone, so you don?t need to worry about leaving empty handed! ?
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browse the exhibits at the eastern shore art center , a wonderful source of education in the arts for both the public and local schools. exhibits, classes, shows, art walks, and outreach programs are among the many services the art center provides to the
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munity. visit the gift shop for unique gifts crafted by the member artists. ? esartcenter.
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spend a day on the water kayaking, paddle boarding, or boating . mobile bay
offers
a variety of opportunities for fun in the sun, and eastern shore watersports
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rental deals and lessons. ? easternshorewatersports.
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take a private power boat eco-tour of the mobile- tensaw delta and its tributar- ies with 17 turtles gulf coast outfitters. these are personal - ized journeys into the wilder- ness in a quiet boat that is environmentally friendly. tours depend on what the delta has to offer at that time of year with the current waterways, taking your interests into ac- count. ? 17turtlesoutfitters.org visit weeks bay plantation for outdoor fun and agricul- tural education. you can rent a cabin, pick berries, and participate in outdoor festivi- ties, such as blueberry jam, a music festival held on october 14 and 15. throughout the year, the plantation
offers
farm-to-table dinners, oyster roasts, educational seminars, and pick-your-own vegeta- bles and flowers. ? weeksbayplantation.
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