| The beautiful gulf coast town of Orange Beach is | | | | snorkeling excursion or dolphin sighting tour, or just |
| deceptive in its size and there's more to do here than | | | | relax and enjoy a great meal at one of four excellent |
| immediately meets the eye. So here's a quick list of | | | | restaurants. |
| attractions you might want to check out on your next | | | | 7. Parasailing and wave runner rentals are two great |
| vacation to Orange Beach. | | | | ways to start any Orange Beach vacation. Both are |
| 1. Beaches along this part of the gulf are well known | | | | among the most popular things to do during summer |
| for their beautiful white sands and gorgeous shoreline. | | | | time and there are a number of companies to choose |
| 2. Day cruises are another popular way to spend | | | | from that offer parasailing services and wave runner |
| some leisure time. The cruises vary from company to | | | | rentals. Parasailers will get a nice cruise along the |
| company and feature a number of different themes | | | | coast while gliding high up in the air and taking in the |
| including guided fishing trips, dolphin viewing tours, dinner | | | | breathtaking scenery. Wave runner renters can take |
| cruises, glass bottom boat rides and sunset cruises. | | | | lessons or if experienced, go off and explore on their |
| 3. No trip to Orange Beach would be complete without | | | | own. |
| visiting The Wharf, nothing short of an entertainment | | | | 8. And finally, to help satisfy the child in all of us, there is |
| mega center. Here you can enjoy the 10,000 seat | | | | Adventure Island. This is a kids paradise and comes |
| amphitheater that is home to an exciting mix of | | | | complete with an amazing five story volcano that |
| excellent acts and groups from around the country. | | | | erupts with light, steam and music several times a day. |
| 4. Golf enthusiasts will also love The Wharf Resort's | | | | There is also a roller coaster, bumper boats, arcade, |
| 18-hole championship golf course, complete with dining | | | | go-kart track and one of the most incredible miniature |
| room, pro shop and a plantation style clubhouse. | | | | golf courses around. For those feeling a bit daring |
| 5. Children and adults alike will love taking a trip down | | | | there's always the 420 foot zip line that you can use a |
| the Wharf's lazy river, or a few breathtaking turns on | | | | pulley to speed down. |
| the 112 ft. tall Ferris wheel which towers over the end | | | | This part of the Gulf coast is a family-fun, adventurous |
| of the wharf, the largest in the southeast. It can | | | | and beautiful vacation destination regardless of what |
| accommodate 140 people in 24 gondolas, every one | | | | time of year you choose to visit. Whether you go to |
| of which is guaranteed to provide the best view in | | | | The Wharf or the beach, hopefully this list will help you |
| town. | | | | in deciding which attractions in Orange Beach you'll |
| 6. Next on our list is the SanRoc Cay Marina. Here you | | | | want to put at the top of your vacation to-do list. |
| can charter a fishing boat for a day, embark on a | | | | |