Sweet Home Alabama

Daphne

Located on the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay just off Interstate 10, Daphne is a historic small town dating back to the late 1700s. Today, it is a thriving, rapidly growing community offering visitors a host of recreational and cultural opportunities. Visitors to Daphne can enjoy everything from wildlife refuges and wildflower bogs, to museums, historic homes and churches and much more. There are also fishing piers, public golf courses and tennis courts, historic forts, recreation facilities, state parks, beautiful gardens and art centers. And no trip to Daphne would be complete without a wonderful sailboat cruise on Mobile Bay. For more information on Daphne and the Eastern Shore of Alabama, visit www.eschamber.com

Attractions

  • African-American School Museum

    Preserved Home Economics/Agriculture building (cir. 1941) of Baldwin County Training School, the only area high school for African-American students from 1889-1950. Hear stories and see artifacts and furniture.

  • American Sport Art Museum & Archives (ASAMA)

    Museum is dedicated to the preservation of sports history, art and literature.

  • Baumhower’s Restaurant

    Live music Tuesday and Thursday nights.

  • Bay Area Runners

    Peope from all walks of life get together for fun, fitness, fellowship and public service. Organize Joe Cain Classic Run during Mardi Gras in Mobile.

  • Bay Rivers Art Guild & Gallery (BRAG)

    Workshops and classes for adults in all mediums, and children, after-school and Summer Art Camp. Exhibits at main gallery and outreach locations.

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Events

  • Alabama’s Magnificent Bicycle Adventure

    May 19-26, 2012

    May 19-26, Daphne Alabama’s Magnificent Bicycle Adventure 334-524-0226 www.amba1.com. East Mobile Bay – Seven-day bicycle ride sited in Baldwin County. Each day consists of an out and back loop with an interesting or historic site at the apex of each loop. Mileage will roughly be 40-80 miles each day. Terrain is relatively flat but may be too difficult for some riders. Wind can also present issues for bicyclists. Call to confirm details.

  • Daphne's Jubilee Independence Day Fireworks Display

    Jul 4, 2012

    Jul 4, Daphne Daphne's Jubilee Independence Day Fireworks Display 251-621-8222. www.daphneal.com. Free. Trione Sports Park, Whispering Pines Rd.--Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

  • 24th Annual Jubilee Festival

    Sep 29-30, 2012

    Sep 29-30, Daphne 24th Annual Jubilee Festival 251-928-6387. www.ESchamber.com. Free. Main Street Daphne--Over 100 of the finest arts & craftsmen in the region featured. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Jubilee Festival, 24th Annual

    Sep 29-30, 2012

    Sept 29-30, Daphne 24th Annual Jubilee Festival 251-621-8222. www.ESchamber.com. Free. Olde Towne Daphne--100 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, juried show, live local entertainment, classic festival food, no admission, on the street parking, application available online. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Jubilee Festival

    Sep 28-29, 2013

    Sept 28-29, Daphne Jubilee Festival 251-621-8222. www.ESchamber.com. Free. Old Town Daphne—An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event featuring more than 80 fine arts and crafts, kids art in the park, live local entertainment, wonderful festival food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Accommodations

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Restaurants

  • Camellia Cafe

  • East Shore Café

    Located in Olde Towne Daphne, the building that houses the East Shore Café used to be a private home and schoolhouse.

  • Mike's Smokehouse Market

    Mike's Smokehouse Market in Daphne, AL offers delicious and slow-smoked meats that you and your family will enjoy. Our BBQ market contains everything you need to be a smokehouse master yourself.