April 2017

Visitors and residents in the Foley area will have already noticed that the construction on the new OWA amusement park has been making some impressive progress since the start of the year. The first phase of construction on the expansive family-friendly amusement park is nearly complete and some of the most exciting attractions planned for the area are nearly complete.

When completed, OWA (owa means "big water") will take up 520 acres of prime real estate right off the Foley Beach Express. Part of the first phase of construction includes an amusement park with over 20 rides and exciting attractions for visitors of all ages. Right next to the amusement park is a shopping and dining area that was inspired by traditional Southern towns, with a distinct

Baldwin County, Alabama is rich in history. From the time it was settled, Baldwin County played a pivotal role in the military, social, and economic history of the entire state. With areas settled by French, Spanish, English, and Germans all over the county, each town in the area has a distinct personality and there are numerous houses and districts that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. 

Fairhope is easily one of the most desirable small town communities in Baldwin County and there are a number of historic districts where you can purchase a home. Some notable houses in Fairhope include the Beckner House (also known as the Baker House). Built in 1906, the home is still in use as The Fairhope Inn. Near the end of the 19th century, 28