Why you'd want to live in Fairhope

Fairhope, Alabama, in Baldwin county, is 14 miles SE of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 135 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is included in the Mobile metropolitan area. While in Fairhope, people can visit the historic sites and museums like Bragg-Mitchell House, Carlen House, American Sport Art Museum, and Gulf Shores Museum, all of which are located within 20 miles of the city. Fort Gaines, another historic site close to Fairhope, is a mid-19th century fort which played an important role in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Golfers may enjoy a visit to the Quail Creek Golf Course and Rock Creek Golf Club. The Del-Fair Shopping Center, Baldwin Square Shopping Center, and Eastern Shore Shopping Center, are popular shopping malls in the area. The city also celebrates the internationally acclaimed Arts & Crafts Festival, a three day event offering live entertainment and unique cuisine on the streets of Fairhope. via citytowninfo