Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
11300 Hwy. 98 W. Fairhope, Alabama 36532
MAILING: 11300 Hwy. 98 W. Fairhope, Alabama 36532
One of the nation’s 28 National Estuarine Research Reserves, this 6,000-acre protected shoreline provides research and educational opportunities as well as habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. The reserve features nature trails, handicapped-accessible boardwalk trails, hummingbird and butterfly gardens, and a pitcher plant bog. An interpretive center displays historical and archaeological exhibits. The reserve also features classrooms, picnic areas, and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 50. Reservations and guided tours are available.