Gulf Shores, AL
Music connected to Gulf Shores
About Gulf Shores
- • Country singer Jake Owen owns a home in Gulf Shores and often performs locally.
- • The Hangout Music Festival, a major annual event, originated in Gulf Shores, AL.
- • Tourism boomed after the construction of the Intracoastal Waterway, boosting accessibility.
- • Legend says a pirate ship, the 'Queen Anne's Revenge II', is buried near the shore.
- • Hurricane Frederic in 1979 caused extensive damage, spurring major redevelopment efforts.
- • Named for its location on the Gulf of Mexico, it was incorporated in 1955.
- • With over 15,000 residents, it's a small town with a big tourist draw.
- • Its average elevation is 13 feet, making it susceptible to sea-level changes.
- • Tourism is the dominant industry, driving the local economy year-round.
- • Gulf Shores feels like a sunny escape, filled with laughter and salty air.
- • The New Orleans Saints, a nearby NFL team, hold training camps in the region.
- • The University of Alabama and Auburn University have a passionate, in-state rivalry.