Information about Fairhope, AL and the small, locally-owned businesses located there.

A much better than fair hope for an amazing visit

"A much better than fair hope for an amazing visit"

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A little about Fairhope

Perfectly placed along Mobile Bay, Fairhope is known as the jewel of the Eastern Shore. Fairhope boasts a charming flower filled downtown shopping district, filled with art galleries, restaurants and over 80 unique shops. Fairhope is also home to an abundance of public art and miles of public bay front parks with walking trails and a pier that extends over the water nearly a mile. Whether you're after a romantic getaway, a unique meeting destination or a family vacation, find what you're looking for in Fairhope, Alabama.

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The history of Fairhope

Fairhope was founded in November 1894 on the site of former Alabama City as a single tax colony by the Fairhope Industrial Association, a group of 28 followers of economist Henry George who had incorporated earlier that year in Des Moines, Iowa. Their corporate constitution explained their purpose in founding a new colony:"to establish and conduct a model community or colony, free from all forms of private monopoly, and to secure to its members therein equality of opportunity, the full reward of individual efforts, and the benefits of co-operation in matters of general concern." In forming their demonstration project, they pooled their funds to purchase land at "Stapleton's pasture" on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay and then divided it into a number of long-term leaseholds. The corporation paid all governmental taxes from rents paid by the lessees, thus simulating a single-tax. The purpose of the single-tax colony was to eliminate disincentives for productive use of the land.

Contact Information

Address:
327 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, Alabama
36532

Where is Fairhope

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Businesses in Fairhope, Alabama

Here is a collection of local Fairhope, Alabama businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

Art Athletic Fitness / Nutrition Lodging Restaurants Services Shopping Winery / Brewery

 

Christine Linson Gallery

Art

An artists interpretation through multiple mediums

 

Fairhope Artist's Gallery

Art

An artist run initiative, 40 artists show their art

 

The Kiln Studio and Gallery

Art

Ceramic gallery representing regional and national artists

 

Eastern Shore Watersports

Athletic

Bikes, scooters, SU paddle boards, jet skis and more

 

Pro Cycle and Triathlon

Athletic

Bicycle and triathlon pro shop

 

Quail Creek Golf Course

Athletic

An attractive and challenging 18-hole course

 

Underwater Works

Athletic

Highly trained and professional instruction

 

Soul Shine Yoga

Fitness / Nutrition

Share yoga with others

 

Bay Breeze Guest House

Lodging

On the shores of Mobile Bay

 

Church Street Inn

Lodging

Ideally located, civilized, and very relaxed

 

Gumbo Shack

Restaurants

Wraps, sandwiches, salads, gumbo, jambalaya and more

 

Master Joe's Sushi

Restaurants

Simply outpaces anything else

 

Pinzone's Italian Downtown

Restaurants

Wonderful, honest, Italian comfort food

 

R Bistro & Pastry

Restaurants

Boutique bistro serving French, Cajun & Southern cuisine

 

Nautica Limited Sailing School and Charters

Services

Come aboard, your yacht is waiting

 

Weeks Bay Charters

Services

A family oriented charter fishing service

 

A Fairhope Antiquery

Shopping

Selected Antiques and Estate Sales

 

Adrenaline

Shopping

The latest surf and skate clothing and accessories

 

Analece Design

Shopping

Handcrafted fine and artisan jewelry

 

Antiques & Uniques of Fairhope

Shopping

Furniture, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Cameos, Art and more

 

Aubergine

Shopping

Culinary Antiques and Oriential Rugs

 

Cat's Meow

Shopping

Linen clothing, great shoes and fabulous purses

 

CK Collection

Shopping

Specializing in designer shoes, clothing and accessories

 

East Bay Clothiers

Shopping

Collections for the sophisticated man & woman

 

Estate Jewelers of Fairhope

Shopping

Beautiful vintage and estate jewelry

 

Page and Palette

Shopping

Book and art supply store and cafe

 

RF Architectural

Shopping

Architectural and garden pieces

 

Shoefly

Shopping

Shoes, handbags,specialty jewelry and accessories

 

Village Peddler

Shopping

Women's apparel, accessories, jewelry and kitchen supplies

 

Fairhope Brewing Company

Winery / Brewery

Manufacturing brewery with a tasting room