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Living in Fairhope, Alabama:
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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Fairhope, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked six people living in Fairhope what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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You can fish, boat, paddleboard, or kayak in Weeks Bay and the adjoining Fish and Magnolia Rivers. Less than a 40 minute drive will get you to the Gulf of Mexico beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. And I can’t fail to mention the inland either. The southern area of Fairhope is home to many horse farms housing either polo ponies or show steeds. In the fall, there is an annual charity polo match that raises money for cancer research. The downtown is a treasure trove of galleries and shops offering a unique shopping experience boasting eclectic to designer clothing, classic home goods and antiques, to local artist wares.

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Alyssa, says: 2020

Fairhope is a quaint little bayside village that has evolved into a popping bayside village where it seems everyone wants to reside. Fairhope is located on the quiet Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay which affords spectacular views of sunsets over the water to the west. The well renowned Marriott Grand Hotel Resort, for which the original hotel structure was established around a Civil War hospital, offers lush grounds, an 18 hole golf course, spa facilities, incredible food options, and a 1.5 mile long bay boardwalk for afternoon strolls and sunset watching.

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Dining spots are available featuring top notch culinary fare. Most notable are Camellia Café, Thyme, and the landmark Gambino’s which features a Wednesday night karaoke. No stop in Fairhope would be complete without a visit to Mr Gene’s Beans for a late evening cup of coffee or to satisfy your sweet craving with a Fairhope Float.

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Shayla, says: 2020

Fairhope has always been an artistic haven and has progressively expanded on that. It boasts an Art Center that can be rented out for private functions, an outdoor bay bluff amphitheater as well as several local community performing arts theaters. There is an annual spectacular Arts and Crafts Festival that draws exhibitors from all over the country in the Spring that is set up and occupies the streets of downtown for 3 days.

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Alexis, says: 2020

Someone moving to Fairhope, AL, should know whenever it is raining here, there is not much to do. Fairhope is a beautiful town and has many fun things to do outside. People enjoy walking downtown, swimming in the bay, and watching sunsets. However, Fairhope is still a small town at the end of the day and it does not have the type of scene that big cities have.

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Kimberly, says: 2020

Fairhope boasts a keen family life and sporting atmosphere as well. It offers a hands on children’s park complete with a fountain pad, several public tennis courts, a swimming pool, as well as numerous fields for recreational league baseball, softball, rugby and Frisbee golf. Also, a newly completed soccer competition facility is open and available for regional tournaments.

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