Shop, Explore, and Chill on a Quiet Beach in Friendly Fairhope, Alabama
For a peaceful and easy get-away-from-it-all, check out this lovely small town on Mobile Bay. Click through to read more by Traveler Broad Fender for great pictures and suggestions for a trip to an unexpected Gulf gem. – Editor
Founded on utopian ideals that have drawn artists, nudists, writers, bohemians, and free thinkers of all stripes for more than 125 years, this small bay town today offers quirky beachside respite and plenty of outdoor activities to fill a weekend away from New Orleans.
Just 2 1/2 hours from New Orleans, a tank of gas will get travelers there and back, with plenty left over to explore nearby natural wonders, genteel charms, unique history, and of course, Fairhope’s golden sand beaches.
