GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Forget the February frost and head to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Welcome Centers throughout the month for a series of exciting demonstrations beginning Feb. 1.

“With a great turnout for our January demonstrations, guests will be able to catch a glimpse of the host of activities our coastal community has to offer through an extended series,” said Joanie Flynn, vice president of marketing for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism. “We are incredibly grateful for our winter guests and are delighted to share a unique view of our area with them.”

Throughout the February series, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach guests can look forward to learning about businesses and attractions on Alabama’s coast. Guests will be exposed to a variety of coastal attractions including the historic sights and sounds of Fort Morgan, USS Alabama and the National Museum of Naval Aviation as well as the incredible wildlife of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.

Additionally, the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will have informational displays and answer guests’ questions about city events and resources in each welcome center. If attendees are interested in breaking in their irons during their stay, the Gulf Shores Golf Association will provide advice to best fit individual golfing needs. PNC Bank will also be spotlighted during the month. For an updated schedule of demonstrations, contact or visit the welcome centers.

Gulf Shores Welcome Center

3150 Gulf Shores Parkway

251-968-7511

Open Daily from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

PNC Bank – Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon

USS Alabama – Feb. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m.

City of Orange Beach – Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fort Morgan – Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon

City of Gulf Shores – Feb. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge – Feb. 14 from noon to 2 p.m.

Gulf Shores Golf Association – Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

National Museum of Naval Aviation – Feb. 20 from 10 to noon

Orange Beach Welcome Center

23685 Perdido Beach Blvd.

251-974-1510

Open Daily from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

City of Gulf Shores – Feb. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m.

National Museum of Naval Aviation – Feb. 5 from 10 to noon

PNC Bank – Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon

City of Orange Beach – Feb. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Fort Morgan – Feb. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge – Feb. 21 from noon to 2 p.m.

Gulf Shores Golf Association – Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

USS Alabama – Feb. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m.

 Additionally, snowbird guests will have the chance to enter a drawing to win great prizes and will want to pick up a copy of the snowbird newsletter, “Winter Wanderings,” and a Mardi Gras parade schedule while supplies last. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach guests are encouraged to visit the centers for wonderful resources of maps, brochures about area attractions and restaurants, free Wi-Fi and computer access and our special snowbird postcard series to make keeping in touch easier with those back home.

 For more information about the welcome centers or to reach our hospitality and information specialists, call 1-800-745-SAND or 251-974-1510.

 For more information on this family beach destination, visit www.gulfshores.com or www.orangebeach.com.