The Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island preserves the Gulf Coast's native bird and tree species. Visitors can view southern magnolias, pines and lichens near the sanctuary's Gaillard Lake.
Fort Gaines is a testament to Dauphin Island's role in American history with monuments to the War of 1812 and the Battle of Mobile Bay in the Civil War.
Visitors to Dauphin Island can learn about neighboring bodies of water, including Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Exhibition Hall.
Dauphin Island's Fishing Pier is a prime location to catch flounder, king mackerel and ling fish in the spring with 850 feet of pier to accommodate dozens of fishers.
The Dauphin Island Campground's 220 campsites offer modern amenities such as washers and dryers, hot showers, developed boardwalk and bicycle rentals to travelers throughout the year.
