Fairhope, Alabama

Thursday night, I was thrilled to find out that Rob wasn't scheduled to fly on Friday or at all for the entire weekend.  I felt like we had opposite schedules all week so a three day weekend was exactly what we needed!  I wanted to make the most of a free Friday so we decided to head to Fairhope, Alabama for a little getaway.  Rob took me to Fairhope back in April to celebrate my birthday and we were excited to make a trip back.
couples getaway to fairhope al
things to do in fairhope alabama
Fairhope is an charming, quaint town on the Mobile Bay, only an hour from Pensacola.  Besides being called home by Jimmy Buffet, Fairhope is best known for the flowers.  Every inch of this adorable small town appears to be covered in gorgeous fresh flowers, which are changed out six times each year.  Even the trash cans are topped with flower pots!
weekend getaway to fairhope, al
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the grand hotel fairhope
The first place we had to stop when we got into town was Panini Pete's.  Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, this little sandwich shop is worth the wait.  I had a turkey panini and Rob tried a burger (both delicious!) but the best part of Panini Pete's is hands down the beignets.  I know I'm going to get struck down for saying this but I really think these are my favorite beignets on earth, even over Cafe Du Monde! The secret is to squeeze a lemon over all of that powdered sugary goodness.  I was totally uninterested in the lemon the first time we came but after I tried it, there was no going back!
panini petes fairhope alabama
where to eat lunch in fairhope
When we stayed in Fairhope back in April, we stayed at the Grand Hotel and fell in love.  Rob didn't get a chance to golf when we were there since we spent most of the weekend relaxing by the pool, so making a tee time at Lakewood was a must.  While he played golf, I spent the day shopping at the little boutiques and antique stores downtown.  Afterwards, we met back up for pizza and ice cream.  Mr. Gene Bean's serves Blue Bell ice cream (yum!!) and their famous Fairhope floats.
mr. gene bean's fairhope alabama
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While there is not much nightlife in Fairhope, the sunsets over the bay are unparalleled.  Snagging a hammock at the Grand to watch the sunset is a necessity.  Doesn't get much more relaxing than this!
sunset in fairhope, al
sunset at the grand marriot

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10 comments

  1. Oh wow it looks gorgeous! I love taking little impromptu weekend trips with the hubmiester too. They always turn out be some of the best :)

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  2. This sounds like the perfect getaway!!

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  3. What a gorgeous weekend! I need to convince my hubby to go on trips like these.

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  4. gorgeous! We love Fairhope! I've been over there for lunch several times but I haven't eaten at Panini Pete's yet. That will have to be my next spot. I love to go over there and shop. They have the best antique stores. The grand hotel is so quint and gorgeous too!

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  5. Looks beautiful out! What a fun trip!
    Thanks for linking up :)
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  6. Loving your blog! Thanks for sharing your weekend. Looks like a gorgeous town - very relaxing!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  7. What a great weekend! I would take a hammock hang over nightlife any evening :)

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  8. there are so many pretty flowers in this post & yummmm give me that food! hope you had a great weekend!

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  9. Loving all the pictures! Glad you guys got some time away!

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  10. What an adorable town! Glad you had the chance to get away.

    Thanks for linking up with MMG :)

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