Kyle Park
Beaches, nature, and Civil War forts
Dauphin Island is both a small town and an island on the Gulf coast of Alabama not too far from Mobile. If you're looking to escape from the city for a few days and just kick back on the beach, then Dauphin is definitely a good choice.
As far as the beaches on Dauphin island go, they're not the absolute best you can find in the state. That honor would have to go to the Gulf Shores area. However, the beaches on Dauphin aren't bad: the sand is soft and the water is pretty clear for the gulf. The beaches get a bit narrow at times, but thankfully Dauphin Island isn't usually too crowded.
In terms of things to see, I have two recommendations: first, spend a day checking out Indian Mound Park.
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