The first thing that comes to mind about the Gulf Coast region is precisely that: the Gulf of Mexico coastline. The warm water beckons from far and wide – beaches, fishing, soft white sand, surf and unforgettable sunsets. But that’s not all! With the US Gulf coastline spanning roughly 1,680 miles, there’s a lot to see, do, and discover.
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Lone Star Flight Museum and Texas Hall of Fame - Galveston
The museum offers attractions such as historic engines, images, air combat memorabilia and wartime vehicles all in flying condition. The museum also offers bomber and trainer flight experiences for every aviation enthusiast.
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Kiteboarding - South Padre Island
The amazing combination of wind, water and land of The North Flats make it the perfect place to take flight by kite in North America. With close to 500 acres of private property and no obstructions or high-rise buildings, the North Flats offer the ultimate kiteboarding conditions.
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TABASCO® Pepper Sauce Factory Tour - Avery Island
Learn how TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce has been made since 1868. In addition to seeing how TABASCO® Sauce is aged in traditional white oak barrels, you can visit Avery Island’s 170-acre Jungle Gardens and see, in season, a variety of flowers and bamboo—maybe even an alligator or two.
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Airboat Swamp Tours - Marrero
Experience the Cajun country by touring mangroves and swamplands. Your personal tour provides a front row look into the wildlife Louisiana has to offer. Every airboat tour is different; from bald eagles to alligators, this unique experience is designed to take you further into the swamps and marshes than you could reach by foot or car.
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Charter Boat Cruises - Moss Point
Experience the Gulf in a whole new way aboard a charter boat. Enjoy dolphin and bird watching tours off the Mississippi Barrier Islands. Tours are also offered to Mississippi Sound, Ship Island, and Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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Golfing Fallen Oak at Beau Rivage Resort - Biloxi
Home of the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, this unique Tom Fazio designed course features dramatic elevation changes and more than 4,000 exquisite trees—including oaks, magnolias, pines and other hardwoods—outlined by ponds, streams and wetlands that frame the course.
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Bellingrath Gardens - Mobile
Step into the past as you enjoy a stroll through the beauty, history and ecology at Bellingrath Gardens, a year-round floral paradise with 65 landscaped acres within a 905-acre semitropical forest. The Bellingrath Home includes exquisite 19th-century furniture and the world's largest Boehm porcelain china collection. River cruises aboard the famous Southern Belle also depart from here.
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National Shrimp Festival - Gulf Shores
This annual four-day event brings over 300,000 people together to enjoy local gulf shrimp, art and live music on two stages. The Children's Activity Village offers something extra for the kids. There, they create their own art and join in tons of fun-filled activities.
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Segway Touring – St. Petersburg
Glide through beautiful downtown St. Petersburg in style! Take a Segway tour to explore downtown St. Petersburg’s top attractions. The Pier, the new Salvador Dali museum, Chihuly Collection and the historic Vinoy Park Hotel are just a few places you’ll see while touring this eclectic city.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Clearwater
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit working animal hospital. Its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and then release marine life back into the wild. Steps from Clearwater Pier, beautiful North and South Clearwater beaches and popular boat tours, the aquarium is also home to “Winter”, the famous dolphin without a tail.
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St. Mark’s Stone Crab Festival - St. Marks
Just 20 miles south of Tallahassee, St. Marks Stone Crab Festival is the premier event for Gulf Stone Crabs. Held every October, this fall festival is known for attracting foodies, drawing over 12,000 visitors each year. Other local delicacies such as scallops and oysters have also made their debut here. Come enjoy the live music and fun for the whole family.
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Events
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Charter Boats
The Gulf Coast offers experiences for every enthusiast from local events and festivals to historical landmarks and scenes to thrilling outdoor activities. Attractions of the Gulf Coast are available to all, but to really experience everything the Gulf waters have to offer, set sail on a local charter boat.
To find a charter boat near you, visit our Gulf state tourism boards or contact us.
