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9:52 am
May 15, 2012
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Dontburnthepig
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The Gulf Shores has a pretty fantastic website if your looking for some other things to do in the area while you're in town.
http://www.gulfshores.com/
mobile version http://m.gulfshores.com/
List of restaurants/bars http://www.gulfshores.com/dini…..staurants/
Check it out.
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9:55 am
May 15, 2012
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Dontburnthepig
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Can anyone suggest some places that are a "must visit" while I'm in town?
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10:52 am
May 15, 2012
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Brent
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If you enjoy outdoor type stuff, The Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge is a great stop. Waterville can be pretty fun and a great way to beat the heat. Not in Gulf Shores, but If you have the time, I would highly recommend going across the bay to visit Battleship Park and see the USS Alabama, the USS Drum submarine, and an impressive collection of aircraft. The pier at the Gulf State Park is pretty cool too. I think its the longest pier on the Gulf Coast. I'm sure others more familiar with the area can give you several more.
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11:02 am
May 15, 2012
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Dontburnthepig
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I'm for sure going to check out the pier, maybe we'll hit up the wildlife refuge too. I don't think we'll be venturing much outside of the immediate area though.
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1:36 pm
May 15, 2012
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lovenotwar77
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A must visit in AL?? I'd say the place they hold Hangout is the only must visit in AL…but I'm pretty sure most of us will be there already. Pensacola is right around the corner.
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2:02 pm
May 15, 2012
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Dontburnthepig
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Obviously I'm going to be spending most of my time at the fest, I was just wondering what some locals thought were some awesome spots in the vicinity that I should check out in my down time.
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2:41 pm
May 15, 2012
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Sparkysarah
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Not really can't miss spots but:
I never make a Gulf Shores/Orange Beach trip without hitting up Tacky Jack's for a Bushwacker. We will be going there for lunch on Thursday before the Kick-off party starts.
Also, The Pink Pony (HOMF wraps around it) is a hole in the wall but a legend to Gulf Shores. An order of their nachos will feed a group of 6.
If you're into the late night stuff, The Keg always has good bands and great burgers. I think they open around 11ish.
And, if you are a true warrior, the Florabama parties all night. Watch out for cops, though. I'm 33 and not looking for a DUI, so I will not be hitting this spot.
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2:54 pm
May 15, 2012
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Dontburnthepig
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Excellent tips! Thanks Sarah.
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3:57 pm
May 15, 2012
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Sparkysarah
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Certainly! 
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4:11 pm
May 15, 2012
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Tugboatcharlie
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excuse my ignorance, what is a bushwacker?
I really like trying "the best" cheeseburgers in areas and hoping this is like In n Out Animal Style.
Where is "the best" cheeseburger around?
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4:41 pm
May 15, 2012
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Sparkysarah
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A Bushwacker is a frozen drink made of equal parts vanilla ice cream, light rum, coconut rum, kahlua, and 151. Tacky Jack's bushwackers also have a shot of 151 poured on top of them. It's very nice! 
Nothing compares to an In n Out Animal Style burger. The best I've had in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area would have to be The Keg Burger at The Keg. I'm from Montgomery, though, so I may not know of the #1 best in the area.
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10:18 pm
May 15, 2012
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I would suggest getting a burger at Lulu's (owned by Jimmy Buffet's sister Lucy). I don't eat meat, but they are huge and lots of people like them. The menu is here http://www.lulubuffett.com/menus.php. Also we have a really nice little zoo in walking distance from the festival. If you have a huge appetite and want to go to a fun family place try Lambert's in Foley, just North of Gulf Shores. More food than you can ever eat, with free pass arounds. And big rolls that they throw at you! http://www.throwedrolls.com/
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8:37 am
May 16, 2012
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ackd
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Bahama Bobs has GREAT cheeseburgers, you can also get a bushwacker. It's on West Beach so waking distance from the festival.
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8:40 am
May 16, 2012
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Dontburnthepig
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I'm getting bushwacked somewhere, that much I know.
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10:54 pm
May 16, 2012
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Willy
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Warning on lulus though, it is always crowded, and crowded like you wouldn't believe. We are talking about sometimes a 3 or 4 hour wait during tourist season. Not worth it, in my opinion, but if you go at a really weird time and dont have a wait its an alright place to grab a bite.
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