Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
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Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

"Where rivers meet the sea." One of 25 national reserves protecting estuarine waters, marshes, shorelines, adjacent uplands for research, education. Museum, specimen collection, live animals, interpretive boardwalk, 3 mi./5 km of hiking trails. Great learning experience.

11300 U.S. 98 Fairhope, AL 36532
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(251) 928-9792
Open M-Sat. 9-5
This experience may be open for on-site visitation; however, offerings and/or operating procedures may have changed due to COVID-19. Please verify details before you go and visit the COVID-19 Resources page for more information.
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
Open M-Sat. 9-5
(251) 928-9792

Getting There

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  • 11300 U.S. 98
  • Fairhope, AL 36532
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Where to Stay

Southern Way RV Park

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Coastal Haven RV Park

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Serenity on the Bay

Bay Front Home with Private Pier

Driftwood RV Park

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Oak Haven Cottages

Completely furnished cottages and motel units with porches, decks and kitchens within walking distance to the pier and downtown.

Little Point Clear Suites & Space

Little Point Clear Suites & Space is located 1/2 mile north of The Marriott Grand Hotel in Pt. Clear, Alabama. Fairhope, Al is just a short drive where you'll find plenty of shopping, dining & activities along the Mobile Bay.

Bay Breeze Guest House

This Fairhope bed and breakfast has offered quaint accommodations to visitors for more than a decade.

Fairhope Inn & Restaurant, The

The Fairhope Inn is a treasured dining and lodging tradition in one of the south’s most celebrated towns. Tourists and locals alike have made this 100-year old property a destination dining and lodging getaway offering the best of southern charm and...
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Upcoming Events

Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival Presents: Sincerely Yours..

On Sincerely Yours.., ESCMF explores the music of Claude Debussy, Johannes Brahms, Arcangelo Corelli, and Amy Beach. These quintessential chamber works embody the spirit of each composer and showcase their unique personae as artists. We hope these pi...

Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival Presents: Kaleidoscopes and Daydreams

ESCMF 2023 Presents: Kaleidoscopes and Daydreams. Washes of color and texture encapsulate ESCMF’s fifth festival program, Kaleidoscopes and Daydreams. Let your mind wander and daydream while listening to these reverie from Quinn Mason, Valerie Cole...

Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival Presents: Brace Yourself!

ESCMF 2023 Presents: Brace Yourself! Come check ESCMF’s climactic, adrenaline packed final program of the 2023 season, Brace Yourself! Featuring John Mackey’s Breakdown Tango and Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s Sonata for Clarinet, Brace Yourself is sure to e...

Fairhope's Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Display

The City of Fairhope will host its annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks display in Henry George Park and the Fairhope Municipal Pier.

Fairhope Film Festival 2023

Join us in beautiful Downtown Fairhope for year 11 of our festival. November 9-12-2023
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Where to Eat

Latte De

Our coffee shop serves not only coffee (from a regular old cup of Joe to a double-shot-extra foam-skim-latte with a touch of cinnamon) but also tea, ice rages, Blue Bell ice cream, and sinful pastries–all in a bookish ambiance.

Tamara's Bar & Grill

Kid friendly sports bar outdoor seating

Camellia Cafe

Located in downtown Fairhope, Camellia Cafe has been Baldwin County's #1 fine dining restaurant for years. With an amazing, fresh, and local menu, first class service, wines from around the world, and the most relaxed and romantic atmosphere, Camelli...

Panini Pete's

Chef Pete Blohme's menu features burgers, hot dogs, made-from-scratch soups, and European paninis made with house-roasted meats and homemade mozzarella.

Fairhope Brewing Company

Manufacturing brewery with a tasting room where patrons are welcome to purchase and drink beer. Bring your own food. Children welcome until 6:00. Tours and private events available.

Julwin's

Baldwin County's oldest restaurant featuring award- winning breakfast and lunch.

Warehouse Bakery and Donuts

Fast Casual

Sandra's Place

Sandra's is a small, corner cafe serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and desserts. There's limited seating inside, so locals suggest taking your sweet tea and chocolate cake to the patio to watch the hustle and bustle of downtown Fairhope.
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