Last Updated on 22 July, 2026 by Robyn Dockendorf

Barber Marina is unlike any place we’ve ever seen in our travels. Life-sized dinosaur statues lurk within the forest, a fiberglass replica of Stonehenge awaits down a sandy path, and a giant (I mean GIANT) statue of a sunbathing lady protrudes from the bay. Intrigued? We were too!

Barber Marina is a fully operational marina, but it also features some quirky roadside attractions that make it worth stopping.

At Barber Marina, you’ll find:

• Roman Columns
• Bamahenge
• 4 Dinosaurs 
• A Giant Sundial
• Neptune’s Fountain
• A Giant Spider
• Knights in the Woods
• Lady in the Water
• Seahorse Statues

Let’s explore the eccentricities at Barber Marina and reveal why this is a place worth stopping in your travels!

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What Are Dinosaurs Doing in Alabama?

Before we start our bizarre journey through Barber Marina, you may be wondering why there are dinosaur statues, Roman columns, and knights at a seemingly normal marina in southern Alabama.

It all starts with George W. Barber, owner of the Barber Marina. Coming from a very wealthy family, George enjoyed fast cars and motorcycles, but had an eccentric taste in art. He hired artist Mark Cline to construct seven life-sized dinosaurs at his home property.

In 2004, construction began on the Marina, and four of the dinosaurs were relocated there (I wish I could have seen the trucks carrying those big dinosaurs!). In 2006, soon after Cline installed Foamhenge in Virginia, Barber once again asked for Cline’s artistic talent to recreate Stonehenge at the Marina. In 2012, Cline began work on Bamahenge, a full-scale fiberglass replica of Stonehenge, as well as many other sculptures found at the Marina.

By the way, if you’re interested in other roadside attractions, the Library of Congress has a whole photograph archive of bizarre, quirky, and exotic sights across America!

About The Marina

As mentioned, Barber Marina is a fully operational marina and boatyard located between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. It offers dry storage, wet slips, a yacht repair facility, a boat service center, and a ship store.

The Marina is located at 26986 Fish Trap Rd, Elberta, AL 36530. Now, let’s take a brief look at each of the 12 outlandish pitstops at this famous marina.

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The 12 Peculiar Stops At Barber Marina

From a stegosaurus statue to Neptune’s fountain, driving through Barber Marina is a delightfully fun stop in your travels. Below, I’ll go over all 12 stops at the Marina and a little bit about where to park and how to find each statue!

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First up, the Roman Columns. Because why not?!

1. Roman Columns

The first stop on this unconventional journey is the Roman Columns. Like the other sculptures at Barber Marina, the Roman Columns were built by the artist Mark Cline. They depict classic pillars and a Roman-style statue.

Getting to the columns is a bit of a hike through a grassy field, making it all the more intriguing.

• Parking: Park alongside the road right after passing by numerous wooden poles with the sign “No Vehicles Beyond This Point.” (GPS: 30°19’50.8″N 87°33’44.5″W)
• Getting to the Columns: From the roadside, head north (toward the lake) and walk through the grassy field. The columns are just visible in the distance from the road.

2. Bamahenge

For many, Bamahenge is the main attraction at Barber Marina! It’s a full-scale replica of Stonehenge, constructed of fiberglass. 

• Parking: A gravel parking lot offers a few spaces to pull off to see Bamahenge. (GPS: 30°19’49.4″N 87°34’01.1″W).
• Getting to Bamahenge: A sandy trail leads from the back of the parking lot to Bamahenge.

3. Tyrannosaurus Rex

Who wouldn’t want to see a giant T. rex statue in their travels?! This intriguing stop is the first of four Barber Marina dinosaurs you can see on the grounds.

• Parking: There’s no parking lot for the T. rex statue, so you’ll need to park alongside the road. (GPS: 30°19’41.9″N 87°34’21.2″W)
• Getting to the T. rex: From the road, you’ll see a dirt/sand two-track path leading east-to-west. Just beyond that is the path to the T. rex.

4. Stegosaurus

While the next closest statue is the Triceratops, I recommend parking at the Stegosaurus first and then walking to the Triceratops after. The Triceratops is a little back from the road, and it’s easier to walk from the Stegosaurus parking lot than through the thick grassy field from the road.

• Parking: Park at the hard-packed sand pull-off along Barber Parkway. (GPS: 30°19’35.0″N 87°34’30.3″W)
• Getting to the Stegosaurus: The Stegosaurus statue is just east of the parking lot. Walk down the 2-track sandy road to reach this peculiar attraction!

5. Triceratops

If you keep walking down the 2-track sandy road, you’ll eventually run into the triceratops statue. It has a strange buck-tooth, but just go with it!

• Parking: Park at the same sandy pull-off as for the Segosaurus (GPS: 30°19’35.0″N 87°34’30.3″W)
• Getting to the Triceratops: This toothy dinosaur is located just a bit further down the 2-track sandy road from the Stegosaurus.

6. Sundial

The giant sundial is located on private property, but it can be viewed from the gate securing the property. Whether the sundial is accurate or not is up for debate!

• Parking: Park at the same sandy pull-off as for the Segosaurus (GPS: 30°19’35.0″N 87°34’30.3″W)
• Getting to the Sundial: The sundial is directly behind the parking area, just beyond a metal gate. Remember that the sundial is located on private property. Please be respectful.

7. Brontosaurus

The brontosaurus statue was one of my favorite stops at the Barber Marina. It was tucked away in the forest, not visible from the road, and was seriously HUGE! The legs of the dinosaur were taller than me (granted, that’s not saying much; I’m pretty short).

• Parking: Park alongside the road at a slightly sandy pull-off. There’s no parking lot, just a pull-off, so be mindful of other cars driving by. (GPS: 30°19’29.6″N 87°34’30.8″W)
• Getting to the Brontosaurus: From the sandy pull-off, head towards the obvious narrow path leading into the forest. A short walk will bring you to the mighty Brontosaurus!

8. Neptune’s Fountain

Neptune’s Fountain is located in a roundabout closer to the Marina. As you continue driving down Barbar Parkway, you’ll eventually turn onto Neptune Boulevard and come to the roundabout. Smack dab in the middle is Neptune’s Fountain!

The fountain is impressive, featuring four statuesque Merlions facing in each cardinal direction and spurting water from their mouths. The center of the statue features men and aquatic critters, creating a splendid attraction as you drive by.

• Parking: If you want to walk to Neptune’s Fountain, you’ll have to park in one of the nearby parking lots and walk down the road, as there is no pull-off near the fountain. (GPS: 30°18’49.9″N 87°34’15.5″W).

9. Spider Sculpture

A little further toward the water is a giant spider sculpture, complete with 8 eyes, 8 legs, and two huge pincers! While the sculpture looks like rusty metal, it’s actually constructed of fiberglass and resin.

• Parking: There is a parking lot right near the spider sculpture. (GPS: 30°18’46.8″N 87°34’17.4″W).
• How to see the spider: You can’t miss it! It’s right next to the parking lot.

10. Lady in the Marina

Perhaps the most impressive artistic work at Barber Marina is the Lady in the Marina. This gigantic statue measures 50 feet long and features the head and knees of a woman sunbathing in the bay.

The statue goes by many names: Lady in the Bay, Country Girl Skinny Dipping, Lady in the Water, and Lady in the Bayou. No matter what you call her, she certainly is impressive!

• Parking: Park in the same parking lot as for the spider sculpture (GPS: 30°18’46.8″N 87°34’17.4″W).
• Getting to the Lady: Walk toward the southern side of the parking lot (toward the water) until you reach the floating dock. It’s hard to miss the giant statue sticking out of the water!

11. Seahorse Statues

Standing resolute at the corner of the parking lot roads are three seahorse statues. Unlike the other roadside attractions at Barber Marina, these were not created by the famous artist, Mark Cline. 

Instead, these statues are made of bronze and likely represent the nautical theme of the Marina.

• Parking: There are several parking lots around the area where you can park and walk to the seahorses. The closest one is a small lot next to the boat storage building (GPS: 30°18’53.8″N 87°34’10.2″W)
• Getting to the Seahorses: From the parking lot, it’s a very short walk to the road to observe the three guardian seahorse statues.

12. Knights in the Woods

Hidden within a copse of trees near the main parking lot of the Marina are the Knights in the Woods. These medieval knights are donned in chainmail and wield swords, making them an impressive sight!

• Parking: Park in the secondary main lot of the Marina (GPS: 30°18’53.2″N 87°34’15.3″W).
• Getting to the Knights: From the parking lot, look north to find a small, narrow pathway next to a large live oak tree. Keep to the path to see all the knights!

Barber Marina Statues: Wrap-Up Session

The United States is full of bizarre and peculiar roadside attractions, but Barber Marina is unique in that you can see 12 all gathered in one unique area. 

Not only that, but there’s no real theme between the attractions: Roman columns, dinosaurs, sunbathing ladies…It makes you wonder about the eclectic style of owner George W. Barber (and what the inside of his house looks like!).

If you’re driving through the Mobile area in your travels, Barber Marina is certainly worth a stop. It was a fun and quirky experience that we’ll remember forever. If you have your furbags with you, this is also a great place to allow them out to stretch their legs!

Until next time, keep exploring the wonderful and bizarre, and don’t forget to enjoy the experience. For more intriguing roadside stops like this one, check out the Dirtbags with Furbags blog!