Living in Historic Foley, AlabamaIn 1905, just four years after its founding, Foley became South Baldwin County’s rail center. From here, agricultural goods were shipped throughout the country, and passengers arrived and departed on a regular basis. Now, a century later, residents and visitors pay homage to those early, formative years by shopping in the state’s only designated Commercial Historic District — 10 blocks of storefronts and office buildings that haven’t changed much since they were built — and by visiting the old L&N Railroad Depot Museum, adjacent to Heritage Park where folks gather to watch summertime movies, enjoy live music, and browse festival booths. Although Foley maintains its glimpse into history, it enthusiastically embraces the rapid growth of the state’s coastal area. A modern, 112-bed medical facility offering numerous special services brings peace of mind to area residents. The Tanger Outlet Center features more than 120 brand-name shopping opportunities in addition to a strong number of antiques stores, boutiques and more. Restaurants and big-city services of all kinds are surprisingly easy to find in this small community. New neighborhoods of all price ranges are continually being created — a result of more people becoming aware of the wealth of opportunities in Foley. And with a mere 12-mile drive to the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, it’s very easy to recharge over an evening or weekend. Contributed by:  | More Local Area InformationThe lively oak-canopied main street of Magnolia Springs is worth making a special trip to visit, but just picture yourself driving along that and th... Read more“The Sunshine of Baldwin County” began as a farming settlement in 1905, taking advantage of the L&N Railroad that transported agricultural goods t... Read moreMore than 100 years ago, the Baldwin County Colonization Company encouraged immigrants to settle in the rural town of Elberta, Alabama. The ric... Read moreAlthough a small coastal town split between a manmade island and the mainland, Gulf Shores, Alabama offers a bit of just about everything a bigge... Read moreOnce a quaint fishing village, Orange Beach, Alabama is now a top tourist destination with 6,000 residents. But the roots haven’t been forgotten, an... Read moreFairhope, Alabama is a charming small town recognized as one of the top retirement communities in America. It is known for its distinctive displa... Read moreFounded in 1905 and incorporated in 1921, Robertsdale, Alabama is referred to as “The Hub of Baldwin County” due to its central location. Wit... Read moreLoxley’s positioning at the intersection of the east-west I-10 corridor and the Hwy. 59 north-south beach route makes it ultra-convenient to large... Read moreA narrow, 16-mile strip of land, Perdido Key, Florida is an unincorporated area just west of Pensacola and east of Orange Beach, Alabama... Read moreKnown as “Lost Island,” Perdido Key, Florida is a hidden barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, located ten close miles west of Pensacola, Florida an... Read moreDaphne, Alabama includes the large Lake Forest subdivision, a planned community with country club amenities available for a monthly fee. The style... Read moreTwenty-two miles of beauty. The Fort Morgan area of Gulf Shores is highly regarded as a serene location for those who prefer quiet, nature-fille... Read moreSpanish Fort, Alabama sits high on the bluff of the Eastern Shore overlooking Mobile Bay. Spanish Fort is located in Baldwin County and is one o... Read moreLocated off the mainland of Mobile is Dauphin Island, a three-mile long island where many residents of Mobile enjoy its miles of white sandy beache... Read moreDauphin Island is home of the largest Fishing Rodeo in the United States, held the 3rd weekend of every July. The week before the main fishing rode... Read moreMany retailers and professionals have made their homes in South Mobile County. Satsumas (from the tangerine family) were a major crop for the farmer... Read moreMobile, Alabama is located at the head of Mobile Bay, 31 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Situated in the southwest portion of the state, it is th... Read morePensacola, Florida proudly boasts some of the most pristine beaches in the nation. Anyone visiting the area should be cautioned that dipping you... Read morePensacola, Florida is a waterfront community that is known for their beautiful white sandy beaches and rich Southern heritage. Pensacola is a se... Read moreTillman’s Corner is just that, beginning at the corner of Mobile County on the south side of Mobile (located on Hwy 90), just north of Interstat... Read more |
