IF YOU GO
CHECKING IN
Bay Breeze B&B, a restored 1930s home, offers gardens and a private pier. From $155. (742 S. Mobile St.; 1-866-928-8976.)
Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, a sweeping historic property a few miles outside Fairhope, with golf, a spa and more. From $259. (One Grand Blvd., Point Clear; 1-251-928-9201).
ATTRACTIONS
Fairhope Museum of History. An impressive overview of Fairhope's back story and characters. Open Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (24 N. Section St.; 1-251-929-1471; www.cofairhope.com/dep_museum.php.)
Marietta Johnson Museum. Learn about the founder of organic education in one of the original classrooms. Open Mon.-Fri., 2-4 p.m. Free. (10 S. School St.; 1-251-990-8601; www.mariettajohnson.org.)
Fairhope Municipal Pier. Fish or stroll along the pier, or take a dip at the adjacent beach. $3 per pedestrian and $8 per car for the town beach. (1 Beach Road; 1-251-928-8003.)
Windmill Market. Shop and eat local products. (85 N. Bancroft St.; 1-251-517-5444; www.windmillmarket.org.)
Page and Palette. Books, coffee, signings and local author sightings. (32 S. Section St.; 1-251-928-5295; www.pageandpalette.com.)
