Fairhope Attractions
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.
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.
Eastern Shore Art Center
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.
Eastern Shore Art Center
Box 443
Fairhope, AL 36532
United States
Box 443
Fairhope, AL 36532
United States
Phone 1 (251) 928-2228
Fax 1 (251) 928-5188
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Marietta Johnson Museum
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.
Marietta Johnson Museum
10 South School Street
Fairhope, AL 36532-2129
United States
10 South School Street
Fairhope, AL 36532-2129
United States
Phone 1 (251) 990-8601
Fax 1 (251) 990-7408
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
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.
The interpretive center allows visitors to learn about regional plants and local animals.
Weeks Bay Reserve Foundation
Box 731
Fairhope, AL 36533
United States
Box 731
Fairhope, AL 36533
United States
Phone 1 (251) 990-5004
Fax 1 (251) 990-9273
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
