A Washington Post feature profiled less expensive beach vacation sites....including one in Alabama:
Gulf Shores, Alabama
For a “more family-oriented” beach town, Concepcion likes this Gulf Coast spot for its range of activities and hotel options that “don’t have to break the bank.”
Beachfront hotels can be expensive, but farther inland, the area has budget-friendly chains such as Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express for less than $150 a night in August.
Gulf State Park covers more than 3.5 miles of beaches and encourages visitors to use boxes at access points to grab and leave beach toys; its “Leave Only Footprints” program includes rules and tips on protecting the shores. Within the park, a backcountry trail system includes more than 28 miles of paved trails for bicycling, jogging, wandering and wildlife spotting.
Man-made experiences can be found at nearby mini-golf courses, go-kart tracks and water parks. Find a ropes course, beach arcade and gulf shrimp at Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s, from a family who embodies the beachy spirit. (She is the younger sister of the late singer and businessman Jimmy Buffett.)
Don’t miss: Several tour companies set off from nearby Orange Beach multiple times a day for dolphin-spotting boat trips. Some even offer guarantees.
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