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Dauphin Island

Today much of the island is a bird sanctuary. The Dauphin Island Park and Beach Board, in partnership with the National Audubon Society and the Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary Inc., maintains 160 acres with interpretive walking trails that are free and open to the public.

A bridge that forms part of SR 193 provides an especially scenic entrance to the island, which also is accessible by ferry from the Fort Morgan Peninsula, near Orange Beach and Gulf Shores; phone (251) 861-3000 for ferry rates and schedule. The Gulf Shores and a large freshwater lake provide many opportunities for recreation. Chartered fishing trips may be arranged at Dauphin Isle Marina. A nearby fishing pier and a boat ramp also are available.

Visitor Centers

Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce 1101 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, AL 36528. Phone:(251)861-5524 or (877)532-8744

Things to Do

The Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Fort Gaines Historic Site

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