Alabama’s Dauphin Island- Not Dolphin Island
Dauphin Island was named for the wife of King Louis XIV’s son. Her name was Dauphine of France. The history of the island spans centuries and six flags have been planted on the white sandy beaches of this barrier island just off the coast of Mobile, Alabama. In 1999 Dauphin Island celebrated its Tricentennial.
“Dauphin Island was first mapped by Alonso Pineda is 1513. Later in 1699, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer claimed the island for his king, Louis XIV, and named it a very pleasant “Massacre Island” for the large pile of human bones found there. He decided to establish a colony here despite the ominous findings. Shortly thereafter (1707) it was renamed to its current appellation.”
If there are some history buffs in your family (like there is in mine), this might be a very good addition to your holiday planning. But the island has lots more to offer and I have to admit, what you see below interests me!!
“Gift shops and seafood restaurants offer leisurely time away from the other activities and a taste of the local cuisine.
Charter boats are available for sightseeing and fishing excursions. Sunset cruises around the island are a great way to enjoy the views and to see the island’s attractions from a different vantage point.”
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We went and spent a last Sunday on the Island, went to the Fort, and to the Esquarim, it was ok, been going to the Fort since I was like 5 yrs old, but Dauphin Island is missing one thing my kids would like and that is FOOD, unless you want to go to the Circle K for a HotDog, the one seafood is open at night, I tell you a Sonic , any other fast food chain would make a killing there.
We spent the month of February on the island, was a great time, enjoyed it all.