Gulf Shores, Alabama: World's Largest Purple Octopus
A gargantuan cartoon octopus entwines the entrance to a souvenir and gift store.
Gulf Shores Souvenirs and Gifts
- Address:
- 2nd Ave., Gulf Shores, AL
- Directions:
- Gulf Shores Souvenirs and Gifts. On 2nd Ave. just west of Hwy 59.
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World's Largest Purple Octopus The World's Largest Purple Octopus (with white polka dots and a big smile). Well, maybe in Alabama, but probably the whole planet. This is right next door the shark that you walk through. It's located between 2nd and 3rd Ave and Hwy 59 in Gulf Shores Al on the west side of the road.
[Phrank Phester, 01/18/2012]Nearby Offbeat Places
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