Fairhope is located high on the bluffs of the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The town was founded in 1894 by several families who adopted the Single Tax System, which means the tenants own the improvements and the Single Tax Colony pays the tax.
Fairhope is ideal for outdoor activities such as biking, golfing, tennis and fishing off the Fairhope Pier. Fairhope is the place to be for seafood lovers to enjoy a phenomenon in which marine life head for shore and become part of a huge seafood feast.
The Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope is home to three galleries that display contemporary works including paintings, photographs, sculpture, pottery, baskets and canvas art.
Address: Eastern Shore Art Center, Box 443, Fairhope, AL 36532, United States
Phone: 1 (251) 928-2228, Fax: 1 (251) 928-5188
Hours:
10am-4pm; Sat:10am-2pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Marietta Johnson started her own experimental school in Fairhope, the School of Organic Education in 1907. She was a revolutionary educator and her ideals carry on today. The museum features books, literature, artifacts, photographs and videotapes that trace the history of the school.
Address: Marietta Johnson Museum, 10 South School Street, Fairhope, AL 36532-2129, United States
Phone: 1 (251) 990-8601, Fax: 1 (251) 990-7408
The Weeks Bay Reserve near Fairhope is a diverse habitat with a variety of fish, crustaceans and shellfish. This living laboratory educates visitors about estuaries, and the coastal areas where rivers meet the sea. Guided walks or self-guided tours can be enjoyed on the elevated boardwalks as well as over two miles of ground trails.
The interpretive center allows visitors to learn about regional plants and local animals.
Address: Weeks Bay Reserve Foundation, Box 731, Fairhope, AL 36533, United States
Phone: 1 (251) 990-5004, Fax: 1 (251) 990-9273
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