Gulf Shores Essential Info
Overview
Gulf Shores is a city in Alabama located on the Gulf Coast. It has beautiful white sand beaches, but is quieter and cheaper than the Florida beaches nearby.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
73 °F
Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Skeletons were discovered in an ancient burial ground in Gulf Shores, that were over 8 feet tall.
- Gulf Shores was originally inhabited by the Alibama, Creeks, and Seminole Indians.
- Following the Hurricane of 1906, sweet potatoes grew to the size of water buckets and cabbages grew to be 15 to 20 pounds because of the salts and minerals which fertilized the soil.
Popular Foods
- Pecan Crusted Gulf Snapper
- Chicken Fried Steak