Sight Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
A sight in Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Brick star fort that guarded Mobile Bay in the 1864 battle.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Gulf Shores, alongside 3 activities, 3 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, 12 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Fort Morgan
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Gulf Shores. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Undeveloped dunes and maritime forest on the Fort Morgan peninsula.
Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line - 2Bellingrath Gardens and Home
65 acres of formal gardens on the Fowl River south of the city.
Outdoors · Mobile · 16 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Fort Morgan State Historic Site is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Gulf Shores
Fort Morgan State Historic Site is our only sight pick in Gulf Shores; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Gulf Shores guide.
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Gulf State Park
Two miles of white-sand beach plus lakes and campgrounds.
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Gulf State Park Pier
1,540-ft fishing pier for sunsets, dolphins and pelicans.
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Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
Paved trail network through pine and marsh, great for biking.
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Hands-on zoo with animal encounters on the edge of town.
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Lulu's Gulf Shores
Lucy Buffett's waterfront spot on the Intracoastal with sandpit and music.
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The Original Oyster House
Long-running Gulf Shores seafood house on the bayou.
When to go
Average daily highs in Gulf Shores run from 62°F in January to 85°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Fort Morgan State Historic Site itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Gulf Shores from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Gulf Shores weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Fort Morgan State Historic Site, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 110 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
- Coordinates
- 30.23116, -88.01919
- Destination
- Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fort Morgan State Historic Site: quick answers
How much time do you need at Fort Morgan State Historic Site?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Fort Morgan State Historic Site. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Fort Morgan State Historic Site?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Combine with the Bon Secour trails nearby.
Where is Fort Morgan State Historic Site?
Fort Morgan State Historic Site is at 110 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA, in Fort Morgan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Fort Morgan State Historic Site?
Fort Morgan State Historic Site appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Fort Morgan State Historic Site to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Gulf Shores.
Plan Gulf Shores
- Gulf Shores travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Gulf Shores weather by month
- Mobile to Gulf Shores 37 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Gulf Shores
- Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Activity
- Lulu's Gulf Shores Food
- Flora-Bama Drinks
- Gulf State Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.