Whenever you’re feeling the need to take a break from real life, nothing beats an old-fashioned getaway. Listed below is a 2-day getaway in Alabama that’s great for taking when you’re needing a change of scenery. It begins in Daphne and ends in Fairhope. And with such a variety of things to see and do, it’s the perfect getaway for the entire family. Take a look below to learn about the towns of Daphne and Fairhope, and the activities this 2-day getaway includes.
Daphne is a charming coastal town that’s located on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, Alabama.
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Daphne, AL, USA
After arriving to town, you’ll want to visit Eastern Shore Cafe for a delicious breakfast. This quaint cafe offers a variety of early morning favorites such as biscuits & gravy, French toast, chocolate chip pancakes, and more.
google/Rob Picchione East Shore Cafe, 1506 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
Following breakfast, you’ll want to head on over to May Day Park. This scenic park was founded in 1887 and is one of Daphne’s most popular outdoor spots.
facebook/City of Daphne, Alabama - “The Jubilee City” May Day Park, College Ave, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
When it’s time for lunch, consider giving the food at the Sugar Kettle Cafe a try. From hearty soups and homemade salads, to fried catfish and fresh veggies, there’s something on the menu for everyone.
google/Tom Nelson Sugar Kettle Cafe, 1015 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
Following lunch, a wonderful place to explore is Village Point Park Preserve. This scenic preserve is the largest park in Daphne. It’s also home to Jackson’s Oak, which happens to be one of Alabama’s largest and most historic live oaks.
google/Lawton Herbert Village Point Park Preserve, 27710 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
You’ll then take a short drive to Fairhope. Fairhope, also located in Baldwin County, is one of Alabama’s best small towns.
facebook/City of Fairhope Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
After arriving to Fairhope, it’ll be time for dinner. A great place to dine is Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina. In addition to this restaurant offering an amazing selection of food, it’s also the perfect place to watch a sunset.
google/Adam Fleisher Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina, 831 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
When it’s time to call it a night, consider booking a stay at Emma’s Bay House. This charming bed and breakfast serves up delicious food and offers breathtaking bayfront views.
tripadvisor/Management Emma’s Bay House, 202 S Mobile St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
When Day 2 arrives, you’ll want to eat breakfast at Julwin’s Restaurant. This small restaurant offers a variety of homemade breakfast dishes that are delicious and will start your morning off right. A few of these include omelettes, pancakes, hashbrowns, etc.
google/Kevin Sauer Julwin’s Restaurant, 411 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
Following breakfast, you’ll want to take a stroll along the Fairhope Municipal Pier and…
google/Tony McIlwain Fairhope Municipal Pier, Fairhope, AL, USA
…spend some time shopping in the town’s French Quarter.
google/Rogue Trip Fairhope French Quarter, 40 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
After shopping is completed, and before you travel back home, you’ll want to grab some lunch at Panini Pete’s. In addition to paninis, this restaurant is also well known for its burgers, salads, and beignets.
google/David Black Panini Pete’s, 42 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
Have you ever taken a getaway to Daphne or Fairhope, Alabama? If so, please share with us some of your favorite places you visited, dined, etc. in the comments below.
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Daphne, AL, USA
google/Rob Picchione
East Shore Cafe, 1506 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
facebook/City of Daphne, Alabama - “The Jubilee City”
May Day Park, College Ave, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
google/Tom Nelson
Sugar Kettle Cafe, 1015 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
google/Lawton Herbert
Village Point Park Preserve, 27710 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
facebook/City of Fairhope
Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
google/Adam Fleisher
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina, 831 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
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Emma’s Bay House, 202 S Mobile St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
google/Kevin Sauer
Julwin’s Restaurant, 411 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
google/Tony McIlwain
Fairhope Municipal Pier, Fairhope, AL, USA
google/Rogue Trip
Fairhope French Quarter, 40 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
google/David Black
Panini Pete’s, 42 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
For more information about Daphne’s Village Point Park Preserve, be sure to take a look at the following article: Village Point Park Preserve Is One Of Alabama’s Best-Kept Secrets.
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