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Dauphin Island is a small southern town on a same-named barrier island on the Gulf with a long history of marine culture, miles of pristine uncrowded beaches, great fishing, and a long, turbulent past. The island is located at the southernmost end of Alabama, about 3 miles from Mobile Bay. Easy to reach, it feels miles away from the modern world. Most visitors arrive across a 3-mile-long scenic high-rise bridge or by a regular ferry. The entire island is a designated bird sanctuary, and the annual bird migrations attract thousands of visitors. The east end of the island has most of the attractions, such as historic Fort Gaines, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The best beach on the island is on the west side, a perfect stretch of fine white sand surrounded by parks, ancient oaks, and a golf course.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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