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. | 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 moreNestled along the southeastern shore of Mobile Bay, in the inside coast of the Fort Morgan peninsula, is an unincorporated fishing community tha... 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 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 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 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 moreDauphin Island, just as beautiful as name sounds! What a perfect place to live if you want to be on vacation even at home. Dauphin Island, Alabam... 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 moreTheodore Alabama is a small town with a population just over 6800, easily found on Hwy 90, with lots of access to I-10 (three exits 15, 13, and 10... 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 more |
