Mobile

A-Team Fishing Adventures

Inshore charter fishing with Captain Bobby Abruscato, Joey Abruscato and Chip Deupree.

Admiral Raphael Semmes House

Raphael Semmes became Captain of the CSS, capturing 65 union vessels worth more than $6 million, until it was sunk on June 2, 1864.

African-American Heritage Trail

Mobile's African-American Heritage Trail reveals stories of courage and contributions made by unsung heroes from city's ethnically diverse past.

Alabama Cruises

The Southern Belle, located at beautiful Bellingrath Gardens, is 150-passenger vessel offering sightseeing cruises, public dinner cruises, and private charters.

Alabama Music Box

Live music most Friday and Saturday nights, and other nights as schedule permits.

FIFI, B-29 Superfortress Visits Mobile

Feb 24-26, 2012

FIFI, the B-29 Superfortress and queen of the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) fleet of vintage military aircraft, kicks off its nine week southeast U.S. tour in Mobile, Ala. February 24. The airplane will be accessible to the public Fri., Sat. and Sun., Feb. 24, 25 and 26. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the cockpit and also purchase rides in the airplane. Ride information may be found at www.RideB29.com or by calling (432) 413-4100. Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 8,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Winter Camellias

Jan 1-Feb 28, 2012

See Bellingrath Gardens' famed camellias and a colorful winter garden filled with ornamental kale, mustard and cabbages, pansies and violas, primroses, cyclamen, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.

Winter Wednesdays

Jan 4-Feb 29, 2012

Jan 4-Feb 29, Mobile Winter Wednesdays 800-247-8420. www.bellingrath.org. Fee for attractions only. Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Theodore—Special programs featuring gardening, history and the collections in the beautiful Bellingrath Museum Home. 10:30-11:30.

Luck of the Irish Festivities

Mar 17, 2012

Mar 17, Mobile Luck of the Irish Festivities 251-479-5700. www.luckoirish.org. Admission charged. Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile--The event kicks off at 11:00 with a cook off featuring Irish Stew and Corned Beef and Cabbage. The children's glen is also open from 11-4 with attractions for the wee ones. After all food samples are given out, get ready to parade. The St. Patrick's Day parade wraps around Bienville Square and goes back to where it began at the Civic Center. The Mississippi Magic Irish Dancers perform after lunch and bagpipers stroll the park throughout the event. It's a fun family event that helps support healthy families in South Alabama by raising money for the child abuse prevention programs of The Family Center at www.familycentermobile.org. 11:00-4:00

Walk MS South Alabama

Mar 17, 2012

Mar 17, Mobile Walk MS South Alabama 205-879-8546, www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/alc/fundraising-events/walk-ms/in. Free. Spring Hill College--South Alabama Walk MS will offer a one mile and three mile route option for all participants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Walk begins promptly at 9 a.m. Please come early to check-in, gather your team members and warm-up for the big Walk MS!! After the walk, the celebration continues with refreshments, announcements, awards, and entertainment. Be sure to stick around, because we'll be giving out prizes for best team T-Shirt, top rookie team and overall team spirit! 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

America's Best Inn—Chickasaw

370 W. Lee St., Mobile, AL 36611

Americas Best Value Inn

5480 Inn Rd., Mobile, AL 36619

Ashbury Hotel & Suites

600 W. I-65 Service Rd. S. , Mobile, AL 36608

Bamboo Motel

1113 U.S. Hwy. 43, Saraland, AL 36571

Battleship Inn

2701 Battleship Pkwy., Mobile, AL 36601

Beasch House Grill

Overlooking beautifal Mobile Bay with a large outdoor deck and live music daily

Bilotti's Italian Cafe

Family owned Italian - American Cafe.

Brick Pit, The

Barbecue pork, ribs and chicken

Cafe Royal

The Van Antwerp Building is the first Skyscraper in Alabama, as well as the rest of the Southeast. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with such distinction. The building was designed by George B. Rogers, who designed many of the unique structures in downtown Mobile. This venture by Garet Van Antwerp and his sons was started in 1906 and completed in 1908. It was built for the purpose of providing a new home for the family operated Drug Store which had occupied this corner since 1884. Many of the features from the “New” Drug Store remain intact today. The ceiling is of the 1906 vintage and was hand tooled by Italian artisans. There is also still some of the original patterned mosaic tile from 1906 near the front entrance. The remaining tile is “almost original” as it replaced the mosaic due to a lack of durability within a few years of operation. Many other original features also still exist. The Mahogany wood work behind the bar served as the prescription counter for the family owned drug store, and the Brass Chandeliers and other light fixtures with their fans provided the light and cooling as air conditioning was not added until the 1950’s. The Thermometer just outside the front entrance, which is still accurate to this day, was a popular stopping point for many of the downtown merchants and customers. The Marble Columns and Rear Stairs, as well as the exterior of both the Dauphin Street and Royal Street sides, which are made of terra cotta tiles, have also withstood the years. Today the original “Drug Store” is home to Café Royal.

Captain's Table