Fairhope/Point Clear Tours
TWO FAIRHOPE/POINT CLEAR DAY TOURS
Whimsy Tour 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
FAIRHOPE. WORLD CLASS SHOPPING!
Curiously quaint. Fairhope is a destination of its own. Its flower-laden streets, original boutiques, galleries, museums, and dozens of restaurants make for one of the South's most precious gems. Guests are free to roam the more than 100 downtown shops, and merchants are anxiously awaiting their arrival with surprises and perks. Shop knowing that merchants are happy to ship. With maps in hand, let the fun begin! Lunch at the Fairhope Inn.
POINT CLEAR HISTORIC DISTRICT
Miss Colleen's House with Punta Clara Kitchen. Built in 1897, by German immigrant, Edward Brodbeck, whose descendents are here to welcome you. The wraparound porch is filled with swings and rockers. The busy candy kitchen will find aproned women 
stirring up all of our favorites—pralines (chock-full of local pecans), jams, cakes, pickles, and CANDY. Ample samples!
MORE INFORMATION:
» www.fairhopemerchants.com
» www.cofairhope.com
» www.esartcenter.com
» www.eschamber.com
» www.thefairhopeinn.com
» www.puntaclara.com
Historical Tour 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
HISTORY FOR THE ENTHUSIAST
Fairhope, with its town of open vistas, open beaches, and abundant parkland, has a fascinating history. Fairhope is the oldest and largest Single Tax Colony in the world. In the Winter of 1894 a small group of Midwesterners decided to form a new town. Even named the town before setting one foot on Alabama soil. Donnie Barrett, Director of the Fairhope Museum of History, tells the whys and wherefores in a most entertaining way. Aboard the bus we'll set out to see what we heard on a scenic/historical driving tour. Lunch at a very special place.
POINT CLEAR HISTORIC DISTRICT
Site of the 'grand old' Grand Hotel, serving world notables for over 160 years. A boardwalk walking tour of mostly antebellum Mobile Bay homes, many built by wealthy Mobilians. In those days they traversed the bay by steamboat. Sidewheelers. In August 1864, during the Civil War "Battle of Mobile Bay," Union Admiral Farragut barked his famous command, "Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!" The Grand was converted into a hospital for Southern soldiers during this time. Over 400 of these soldiers were laid to rest in the Point Clear Cemetery. A visit to this cemetery will be followed by a visit to Miss Colleen's House.
MORE INFORMATION:
» www.fairhopesingletax.com
» www.mariettajohnson.org
» www.marriottgrand.com
» www.battleofmobilebay.com
» www.scvcamp1574.org/memorial.htm