This long weekend on the Gulf Coast offers many attractions for a great family mini-vacation. To discover more about your options for dining, attractions, recreation, shopping and more, go to www.gulfshores.com. This is the place to find out where to stay, play, dine, shop and experience all the activities that make the Gulf Coast a favorite vacation destination.

DINING: A list of restaurants in Orange Beach

ATTRACTIONS: Amusement, parks and museums, sailing & cruises, spas

RECREATION: golf, fishing, watersports, cycling

SHOPPING