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Scenic River Cruises at Bellingrath Gardens and Home.

Alabama Cruises12402 Bellingrath Gardens Rd.Theodore, AL 36582(251) 973-1244 www.alabamacruises.com

The Southern Belle is a US Coast Guard certified 149 passenger vessel,with a maximum dinner seating capacity of 92. The enclosed first deck isheated or cooled for your comfort. The second deck is open with an awningover top, providing the perfect spot to relax and take in beautiful riverscenery. As you cruise the waters of the Fowl River (River of Birds), you maysee osprey, pelicans, blue herons, sea gulls, egrets and a wide range ofsongbirds. This estuary supports a variety of wildlife and vegetation...deltagrasses, Spanish moss on live oaks, cypress and Southern pine. Lovelyhomes and cottages grace this area rich with Civil War history.

Enjoy a 45 minute cruise from BellingrathGardens and Home. Guided tours operateFeb. - Nov. Schedule varies seasonally. Pleasecall for details.

Dinner cruises, Fri. and Sat. evenings, Feb.through Nov. and nightly in December. Enjoya three-entrée buffet, live entertainment andbeautiful surroundings. Perfect for a couple,the family or large group! Reservationsrequired. Private charters available.

Location: I-10, exit 15A to Bellingrath Gardens. R

Airboat Express3733 Battleship Pkwy.

(Behind the Original Oyster House)

Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (251) 370-7089

www.airboatexpress.com

Airboat tours of the beautifulMobile-Tensaw Delta! Exper -ience area wildlife with ourknowledgeable and enter tainingU.S. Coast Guard certifiedcaptains as your guides. Seeone of the largest wetlandecosystems in the United States,a naturally preserved area,placed on the National Register of Natural Landmarks in 1974.

Our airboats are equipped with stadium seatingcomfortably seating six guests for a spectacularview by all. Life vests, hearing protection, sun block,water and fun are provided. Our primary goal is yourenjoyment and ecological education. Prepare tohold on and enjoy your adventure!

Day and night trips depart from the Original OysterHouse. Reservations required. (Seasonal:February 1st - November 15th.)

Location: Battleship Pkwy. Hwy. 90/98, I-10, exit 27 or 30 R

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Day one: Wake up bright and early, grab a cup

of coffee and a quick bite at a locally owned

shop and hit the mobile-tensaw Delta - the

second largest delta system in the country

(second only to the Mississippi River Delta and

only minutes from historic downtown). Spend the day canoeing or

kayaking along the famous William bartram canoe trail, over 200 miles

long, winding through our rivers and bay. camp safari-style overnight with

a local outfitter tending to your needs (spoil yourself, you deserve it)!

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Alligator Alley19950 Hwy. 71, Summerdale, AL 36580 (251) 946-BITe (2483)

(866) 99-GATOR www.gatoralleyfarm.com

Over 200 alligators in a pristine, natural cypress swamp.Location: I-10, exit 44, south on Hwy. 59 - ten minutes. R

Five Rivers Delta Safaris30841 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527

(251) 259-8531 (877) 411-7232 www.5rds.com

Experience the Mobile-Tensaw

Delta - America's next “eco-

hotspot” - before the secret gets

out. Tours led by experienced

guides and Coast Guard certified captains. Motorboat and canoe/kayak tours

depart from both 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center and BLUEGILL restaurant.Location: I-10, exits 35, 30, or 27. R

Making Waves Charters(251) 443-WIND (9463) www.making-waves.us

Sail / Fish / Cruise Mobile Bay. Vessels from 22’ to 72’.Location: Grand Mariner - Mobile and Marriott’s Grand Hotel Point clear. R

Seward Farms Maze10836 Tanner Williams Rd.

Lucedale, MS 39542 (Mobile, AL state line)

(228) 641-3936 www.sewardfarms.com

Gulf Coast’s Original Corn Maze since 2002. See

why getting lost means having fun! Sept. - Nov., Mon. - Thurs. for field trips and

Sat. (public), 10am - 9pm. Enjoy cow train rides, hayrides, pig races, jumping

pillow, corn maze, farm animal alley, kernel corn play area, Wagon Wheel

Café/Souvenir shop and more. Field of Fright haunted attraction held in Oct.

Location: West Mobile on the AL/MS state line. R

Two Wheel Tours(251) 635-6002 www.2-wheel-tours.com

See the city from the seat of a bike! Helmet, bicycle and water provided.

Tour Mobile, a new spin on an old story. Group size up to eight riders.Location: Meet by arrangement at Fort condé Welcome center. D

Mobile Botanical Gardens(251) 342-0555 www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org

Azalea and camellia collections, longleaf pine habitat and natural woodlands.Location: I-65, exit 5A R

The Mobile Zoo(251) 649-1845 www.mobilezoo.cc

Last call one hour before closing. Tues. - Sun., 9am - 4:40pm (6pm CDT).Location: I-65, exit 5, Hwy. 98 W (30 min. to Wilmer.) R

Day two: After a hearty open-air breakfast

deep in the delta, paddle your way back to

Mobile Bay and give your arms a rest. Take an

airboat ride with a local expert where you'll see

the flora, fauna, birds, alligators, and other

wildlife native to the Delta. Afterwards, stop by one of several seafood

restaurants along the causeway to grab a cold one, some fresh crab claws

and enjoy live music as the sun sets over the bay.

Day three: A quick run under giant live oak trees along the famous azalea

trail is a great way to start the day and seek out brunch! Following a

leisurely meal, treat yourself to a guided bicycle tour through Mobile's

colorful downtown and

neighboring historic districts.

If you've completely exhausted

your energy at this point, try

to slip in an hour long

massage at an award-

winning spa while you get

rejuvenated for your journey

back home the next day.

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