Fairhope
A garden town on the east shore of Mobile Bay, known for its flower-lined streets, boutiques and sunsets from the municipal pier, ideal for a half-day wander.
Fairhope lies on the east shore of Mobile Bay, about 40 minutes' drive from Mobile, and is a small town known for its arts scene and flowers. The downtown streets have flower beds in every season and are lined with galleries, independent bookstores, boutiques and restaurants. A sloping street leads down to the long municipal pier, and the rose garden and fountain by the pier are the best spots to watch the sunset over Mobile Bay. An art walk is held on the first Friday of every month, and a major art festival takes place in March. Admission is free. Driving is recommended.
Opening hours
Year-round
Nearby sights
- 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center
- USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
- GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
- Conde-Charlotte Museum House
- Fort Condé
- History Museum of Mobile
- Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
- Mobile Carnival Museum