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Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Wild Rides, Water Wonderlands
Do you love the sensation of speeding downhill and dropping from extreme heights? Loops that flip you upside down and twists that have you screaming for more?Kids and adults alike will delight in the Gulf Coast's many amusement parks and wet water parks. For the budding Tiger Woods in the family, take a turn on a miniature golf course. Or challenge your family and friends to a showdown on a go-cart track.
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ALABAMA
Location: 24559 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: 251-974-1500
Email: fun@adventure-island.com
Hours: Summer: 9:30 am through 12 a.m. seven days a week; Winter: open daily - call for hours.
Web site: www.adventure-island.com/
Welcome to the land of pirates, alligators, volcanoes and prehistoric wetlands. A place where every day is an adventure. Welcome to: Adventure Island. Conveniently located directly on Perdido Beach Boulevard (Hwy 182) in Orange Beach, Alabama. Adventure Island is home to the Gulf Coast's only Active Volcano. This five-story mountain of fire comes alive with an amazing show of power and beauty. Feel the vibrations, hear the boiling water, see the steam, and watch a musical eruption that will amaze the entire family.
Location: Gulf Shores, AL, Hwy 59 next to the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitor's Center
Phone: 251-968-GOLF (4653)
Web site: www.piratesislandgolf.com/gulfshores.html
Welcome to the land of pirates, alligators, volcanoes and prehistoric wetlands. A place where every day is an adventure. Welcome to: Adventure Island. Conveniently located directly on Perdido Beach Boulevard (Hwy 182) in Orange Beach, Alabama. Adventure Island is home to the Gulf Coast's only Active Volcano. This five-story mountain of fire comes alive with an amazing show of power and beauty. Feel the vibrations, hear the boiling water, see the steam, and watch a musical eruption that will amaze the entire family.
Location: 3200 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (251) 968-8111
Hours: Summer Hours: Open 9:00 A.M. Daily, Closing Time Varies; Winter Hours: Open 12 Noon till 5 pm, 7 Days a Week
Web site: www.ahospitalityguide.com/gsob/the_track_recreation_center.htm
For family fun and adventure, make The Track Family Recreation Center your first pit stop on your next visit to Pleasure Island. We offer a variety of fun and exciting rides and games for all ages. Our park features five Go-Kart tracks for drivers of every level. Race along with the whole family on The Track, our largest and most popular ride. Its just right for mom, dad, and the kids. The Rookie Track is for drivers in training, same size and style karts as the Track, just not quite as fast. The Super Track takes it to the edge with high speed racing on the hottest track in town! For "kids" sixteen years or older.
Location: 906 Gulf Shores Parkway, P.O. Box 1017, Gulf Shores, AL 36547
Phone: (251) 948-2106
Email: wville@gulftel.com
Hours: Our Waterpark is open 10am - 6pm. Open daily starting May 24 through Labor Day weekend. The Amusement park is open daily starting March 1, 2003 through the end of September.
Web site: www.watervilleusa.com/index.html
Gulf Shores' Waterville U.S.A. has grown in recent years to become one of the gulf coast's largest combination amusement/water park. This 20 acre amusement park located just off Highway 59 in Gulf Shores has something that will appeal to the entire family, whether one prefers thrill seeking (the "kamikaze", cannonball or Ejection Seat), competition (go cart racing, arcade and bumper boats) or simply relaxing (wave pool, lazy river). (Source: Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Location: 1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores AL
Phone: 334-968-5732
Web site: www.piratesislandgolf.com/gulfshores.html
Located on 16 acres, this park features over 250 exotic animals in natural looking habitats. The park has a paved path that takes visitors through the exhibits and onto an elevated observation deck. Visitors can see tropical birds, lions, tigers, bears and reptiles among other animals.
FLORIDA
Location: 9807 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Phone: (850) 234-2625
Hours: Open daily at 10:00 a.m. weather permitting, year round. Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Web site: www.coconutcreekfun.com/
For adventure and fun for the whole family, come experience the excitement of Coconut Creek's African Safari. Begin by playing one or both courses of challenging and exciting miniature golf. Fun for all ages! GRAN MAZE is safe Family Fun! Approximately the size of a football field and the first giant human maze of its kind in the U.S. It is the most challenging to be found anywhere. Originally built in 1987, it has been completely rebuilt and is better than ever. It's always exciting, as the routing is changed frequently.
Location: 505 Michigan Ave at W street, Pensacola, FL
Phone: (850) 433-7735
Hours: Open 12 p.m. -12 a.m.
Family oriented facility centrally located, includes three go cart tracks, an arcade, kiddie rides, and a concession.
Location: 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Pensacola, FL
Phone: (850) 932-2229
Email: information@the-zoo.com
Web site: www.the-zoo.com/
Spend a Day in the Wild! Over 700 animals, 50 acres of botanical gardens,
petting zoo, aviary, train ride and shows. Stroll through a serene and tranquil Japanese garden, and catch a ride on the Safari Line train through 30 acres of free-roaming animals in their natual habitat.
Location: Post Office Box 1968, 65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36633
Phone: (251) 208-6883, toll free: (877) 625-4FUN
Email: slipscomb@exploreum.net
Web site: www.exploreum.net
Hands-on, interactive science adventure for all ages! With permanent exhibits, traveling exhibits from major science centers and the IMAX Dome experience, it's a playground for the mind! (Source: Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Location: 15412 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: (850) 234-5271
Web site: www.gulfworldmarinepark.com/
Gulf World Marine Park, a popular Panama City Beach attraction, has enjoyed tremendous growth since its inception in 1969. Gulf World is a Marine Mammal public display facility, which is licensed by the Federal Government under the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. We promote marine mammal education through the display of live animals.
Location: 12000 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: 850-234-5810
Web site: www.miraclestrippark.com/
Miracle Strip has over 30 rides and attractions and is the BEST entertainment value on Panama City Beach for thrill seekers, families and kids!
Location: 12000 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: 850-234-0368
Web site: www.shipwreckisland.com/
The Gulf Coast's #1 water park Panama City Beach, Florida's Shipwreck Island Water Park is just what you need to get you and your family away from the beach, but still splash in the sun!
MISSISSIPPI
Location: 1150 South Beach Blvd, Waveland MS 39576
Phone: 228-467-3822
Email: buccaneer@intu.net
Hours: Open Memorial Day to Labor Day 11:00 am to 6:45 pm.
A five-acre facility with wave pool, double waterslide, kiddie pool for non-swimmers, The Sea Dog Grill; large sun deck, locker rental, tubes and lots of shade. Sand play area. New minature golf course. (Source: Harrison County Tourism Commission)
Location: U.S. 90 and Cowan Road, Gulfport
Phone: 228-467-3822
Miniature golf, game room, bumper boats, snack bar, adult and kiddie rides; No Admission fee to grounds. Amusement prices vary. Bumper boats $3, Miniature golf $3, go-carts $3.
Location: 1782 Beach Blvd, Biloxi MS 39531
Phone: 228-435-3140
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Family water park, 3 flumes water slide, concession stand, kiddie pool and bumper boats. Group rates for 10 or more.(Source: Harrison County Tourism Commission)
Location: 1200 Beach Blvd, Gulfport MS 39507
Phone: 228-896-6592
Hours: Open 9:30 am to 9:00 pm daily Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Three, 400-foot water slides into a 30,000 gallon wade pool. Small kiddie pool. Groups welcome, night specials. Admission charged. (Source: Harrison County Tourism Commission)