Spend a day strolling downtown galleries and shops, browsing antiques, learning Fairhope's unusual history and finishing along Mobile Bay at the municipal pier.
Fairhope has a strong local-art identity, and these downtown stops are close enough to combine on foot.
Five-gallery art center with changing exhibitions, classes, workshops, a gift shop and community programming. A natural first stop for an art-focused Fairhope day.
Address: 401 Oak St, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: 251-928-2228
Curated local and regional art plus pottery, glass, sculpture, jewelry, home décor and custom framing.
Address: 386 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: 251-929-2015
Two stories of local-to-regional art in the heart of downtown, along with professional custom framing.
Address: 330 De La Mare Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: 251-928-2507
A welcoming gallery and gift boutique with painting, pottery, jewelry, metal, wood, mixed media and art classes.
Address: 18 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: 251-517-7226
More than a parking garage: Arts Alley connects Section and Church Streets with murals, sculpture and installations. It also provides free covered parking, public restrooms and the downtown shuttle hub.
Address: 8 N Church St, Fairhope, AL 36532
Fairhope is best enjoyed at a walking pace. Mix boutiques and galleries with a few stops that explain what makes the town different.
Fairhope Avenue, Section Street and the surrounding blocks are filled with locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries and cafés. Free street parking and the Arts Alley garage make it easy to park once and explore.
Southern Antiques & Accents is one of our featured Eastern Shore antique stops, with additional resale and architectural-salvage options around Fairhope and Daphne.
Located in the former City Hall, the museum explores Fairhope's founding as a Single Tax colony and the people, ideas and events that shaped the community.
Address: 24 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: 251-929-1471
Downtown street parking and the Arts Alley covered garage are free. The City also operates a free downtown shuttle Monday–Saturday during daytime hours; check the current City page before your trip.
The waterfront is a natural final stop after a downtown afternoon.
The municipal pier and waterfront park include the long fishing-and-strolling pier, benches and covered areas, a marina, rose garden, fountain, picnic areas and beach. The waterfront underwent major improvements completed in 2025.
Address: 4 N Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
Pair Fairhope with Daphne, Spanish Fort or an Eastern Shore antiquing route if you want to make a full-day excursion.