Gator Alley Boardwalk
Gator Alley Boardwalk
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Leslie B
26 contributions
Jul 2020
I stopped by Gator Alley Boardwalk on my way to go hiking. I needed to get out and stretch my legs after being in the car for a while. I was excited to see three gators while I was there. One was a little one, maybe a foot and a half long, and he seemed to be a little super model. He swam over and came out of the water and posed for me for about 15 minutes. Then he'd had enough and swam back to the other side of his little area. You are walking basically on the side of the road and under busy highways so there's a lot of noise. It's very easy to get to and worth the quick stop.
Written July 22, 2020
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Hannahkaylajones
Baton Rouge, LA24 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Cute little boardwalk! We saw 1 alligator while we were there. The was only one other group of people so it's definitely not crowded. It doesn't take long to walk around the area and look for alligators so definitely worth stopping by if you have half an hour to an hour to kill. There was a small parking area right by it and it's in walking distance from a few hotels.
Written April 5, 2023
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critter2000
298 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
It was a long boardwalk the went from the hotel I was in ( Hampton Inn) and crossed under the interstate over to other Hilton Properties and a shopping center, that I know of. I believe it went further in behind the hotels in a more wooded area as well however, I picked not to past the point of the underpass as I wasn't interested in seeing Gators while by myself. Other guest stated they ad seen several though. The part I walk was nice. I would have probably walked the hole trail had I not been alone.
Written January 20, 2023
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Cassandra P
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Solo
The road intersections make it a very noisy. Quite a few wasp nests near the benches so couldn't sit down. Access to the water is fenced up with many bushes so couldn't see the water very well in quieter sections. Nice walk if you nearby but wouldn't make a special trip to come and see it.
Written June 2, 2023
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Lori W
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Solo
I was only in Daphne, AL for a very short time. I went specifically to find alligators and was directed to this place by a few different people. Everyone here is very friendly! It truly has a small town feel, and I did see alligators!! I would love to return and purposely spend a few days in Daphne!
Written November 14, 2022
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MomofMultiples
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
I took my family 30 minutes out of our way because of the positive reviews. I am disappointed with what we actually saw. What we encountered were rotted boards, no alligators, lots of graffiti, dirt daubers, oily water, and a ton of trash. When you pull into the parking area-its nicely landscaped, but it’s not long before it because a dump zone. I feel bad for the wildlife in this area.
Written September 5, 2022
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St_Matty
Houston, TX5,771 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Stayed in the hotel next door and decided to go for a walk round before starting my journey. The boardwalk was well maintained and it was nice to walk around the area. The part under the freeway was very noisy, as to be expected but interesting.
Written February 28, 2023
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kay k
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN1,358 contributions
Jan 2023
Nice board walks and paths, but its near and under the highway so you get road noise. We saw one alligator and lots of birds, herons, cormorants, egrets. Good little walk if you are staying at nearby Hampton inn,
Written January 7, 2023
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shugarshar
Dauphin Island, AL251 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Walkway was closed either due to Covid or Hurricane Sally damage but even on the outskirts we saw 2 gators!
Written October 11, 2020
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Scooby8977
Westerville, OH26 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We arrived around 5:30 pm to the Boardwalk, and walked a short distance when we saw the first large (8-9 foot) alligator cruising through the water. We were across the water from the Hampton Inn at this time. A few minutes later, we saw an even larger alligator casually swimming down the waterway. We got to see this gator snap his jaw onto some animal in the water and swallow it down. Boy, they snap those jaws lightning fast. A couple of tips are to put on some bug spray and be a little patient as you are in areas where it's easier to view. There are 6 ft tall chainlink fence along the land next to the water (thank goodness!), and some places have more weeds and foliage growing up the fence which can obstruct your view. It was pretty cool seeing alligators in their natural habitat but where we felt safely away from them as well.
Written June 11, 2017
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It's basically a fancy wooden sidewalk that runs over and around a creek. There may be a curfew but I don't think it closes. It would be hard to see the gators in the creek in the dark though. Luckily for us we saw a huge one right next to the side walk in a well lit part.
Written December 31, 2018
No, it's part of an established walking/biking path. There is small parking lot near up the road from the Hilton Garden Inn if you are not staying at a nearby hotel.
Written July 18, 2018
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