15 days in Orange Beach & Guntersville Itinerary

Orange Beach exists solely as a tourist beach town, with a permanent population of less than 6,000.

Attractions like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Orange Beach's surroundings by going to Alligator Alley (in Summerdale), Burris Farm Market (in Loxley) and Fort Morgan Historic Site (in Fort Morgan). The adventure continues: take in the waterfront activity at The Wharf, get in on the family fun at Adventure Island, trek along Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead, and take in the waterfront at Gulf State Park Fishing Pier.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Orange Beach attractions planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Orange Beach. In July, daytime highs in Orange Beach are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to drive to Guntersville.

Guntersville is a city in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Cathedral Caverns State Park and Noccalula Falls Park & Campground. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Guntersville: Ave Maria Grotto (in Cullman), Unclaimed Baggage (in Scottsboro) and Little River Canyon National Preserve (in Fort Payne). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with John Maner's Pro Fishing Guide Service, play a few rounds at Gunter's Landing Golf Course, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Guntersville, and immerse yourself in nature at Lake Guntersville State Park Cabins by RRM.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Guntersville travel route builder.

Getting from Orange Beach to Guntersville by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Guntersville when traveling from Orange Beach in July, with lows around 68°F.