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Fairhope, the crown jewel of the Eastern Shore

A travel journal to Fairhope by Tideone

Fairhope is one of the prettiest places I have ever visited. No matter what time of the year there are is always something in bloom. The town is always so clean.

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Fairhope, the crown jewel of the Eastern ShoreBest of IgoUgo

Overview

A highlight of any visit to Fairhope is a walk on the Fairhope pier.

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Holiday Inn Express FairhopeBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Holiday Inn Express"

This motel is about a mile from downtown but is a great place to stay on a first visit. While you are in town check out the bed and breakfasts - there are some really nice ones down by the bay. This Holiday Inn Express is just like any others - same type rooms, same amenties.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 18, 2000

Holiday Inn Express Fairhope
19751 GREENO ROAD Fairhope, Alabama 36532
251-928-9191

Fairhope Municipal PierBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This pier even comes complete with a restaurant, the Yardarm, which is just one of the many fine places to dine in Fairhope. The pier and its surrounding park, including duck ponds, fountain and rose garden, are popular places for not only visitors but also locals. The pier is used not only by fishing enthusiasts but also by many people who come to the pier to get their daily exercise.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 19, 2000

Fairhope Municipal Pier
Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, Alabama

Eastern Shore Art CenterBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

The Eastern Shore Art Center highlights a different local artist each month and kicks off the showing with a party. The monthly exhibits include oils, watercolors, mixed media, photography, sculpture and ceramics. The center is also the scene for concerts, lectures and workshops.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 19, 2000

Eastern Shore Art Center
401 Oak Avenue Fairhope, Alabama 36532
(251) 928-2228

Marietta Johnson MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

The museum is located in one of the 1907 classrooms of the Marietta Johnson school of Organic Education. A visitor will find exhibits pertaining to the progressive philosophy of Marietta Johnson.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 19, 2000

Marietta Johnson Museum
10 S School Street Fairhope, Alabama 36532
(251) 990-8601

Fairhope Single Tax Corporation OfficesBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

A visit to this office at 336 Fairhope Avenue will allow a visitor to view photos and documents about the founding of Fairhope as a single tax colony in 1894. There is also a reading room for those wishing to read more about the subject.

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Tideone
Tideone
Huntsville, Alabama

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