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Getting some good exercise and having a great time don't always go together. Luckily, they do when you spend some quality leisure time enjoying recreation at Mobile's AMF Skyline Lanes. This state-of-the-art bowling facility also features a great arcade, snack bar and also special nights for various local leagues.

Instead of seeing the sights like everyone else, set yourself apart as you become airborne for an unforgettable ride with the pros at Mobile Helicopter Charters . See Mobile from the utterly amazing heights on a helicopter as it glides through the Alabama skies to offer you the opportunity of a highly unique adventure. Don't forget your camera as you will be flying above the area's picturesque landscape and surrounding countryside. Also, you can customize your tour to see specific sections of town from the comfort of your propeller-propelled aircraft.

Breathing in the salt air and feeling your toes in the sand as the sun warms your face are just part of the sensory experiences you'll enjoy when you visit Gulf Shores. This is one of South Alabama's more popular attractions. The public beach features such amenities as a boardwalk, open-air pavilions and picnic areas. Gulf Shores Beach stretches out to include several access points along Highway 182 to include 13th, 6th, 5th, 4th, and 2nd Streets. An additional point of interest is Lagoon Park which is located at Lee Callaway Bridge that offers calm, shallow waters as well as restroom facilities and plenty of parking.

Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just a casual admirer, you will most definitely not want to miss a chance to visit the American Sport Art Museum and Archives in Mobile. This incredible facility is located across the bay in Daphne and offers a visually dazzling array of images and exhibits. See the impressive variety of sports-related literature and original artwork renderings of such iconic figures as Larry Bird, Walter Payton and Sammy Sosa. And, you won't want to end your visit without checking out the gift shop that features several amazing pieces of original artwork for sale.