View of Fort Conde in Mobile, Alabama.

Mobile

Discover Mobile, Alabama; a historic coastal gem where every visit brings new experiences. Immerse yourself in the original Mardi Gras spirit, catch a captivating show at the Saenger Theatre or stroll through the Mobile Botanical Gardens. Don't forget to pay homage to history at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. With a rich heritage spanning over 300 years, Mobile beckons with museums, historical treasures, and enough Southern flair to keep you coming back for more.

Nearby cities include Dauphin Island and Spanish Fort.

Mobile: Home of the Original Mardi Gras

The Mobile Carnival Museum celebrates the history and legends of Mobile Mardi Gras. Housed in a restored mansion on Government St, right where Mardi Gras happens, the museum comes complete with the majestic crowns, scepters, and robes of Mardi Gras Royalty. Don’t forget to visit the iron-clad balcony and throw a few Mardi Gras beads to the crowd.

Visit the Carnival Museum

The Original Mardi Gras Town

Where to Stay

Home2 Suites by Hilton Mobile West I-10 Tillmans Corner

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Mobile Marriott

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Wingate by Wyndham

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Quality Inn Mobile West Tillmans Corner

Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Mobile, AL

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Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel

The Riverview Plaza, connected via skywalk to the Mobile Convention Center, is the largest Hotel in Mobile and is conveniently located in the heart of the walkable, historic district downtown.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile West I-65

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Quality Inn Downtown Historic District

Quality Inn by Choicehotels in beautiful downtown offers rooms with two double beds or one king. Free breakfast, outdoor pool, free parking and flat screen TV's are just a few perks. We are located in the heart of downtown right off of I-10 w/in walk...

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Residence Inn

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What to See & Do

Personalized Tours of Historic Mobile

Partake in an engaging and personalized tour of historic Mobile with your guide, L. Craig Roberts, Architect, AIA. Choose from three informative and interesting outings tailored to you and your group.

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Mobile Medical Museum

Extensive collection of instruments, equipment, photographs, teaching materials and authentic letters which portray medical practice from the early 1700s and medical education since the 1800s.

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Sundowner Marina

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Big Zion AME Zion Church

Church organized 1842, now one of oldest African-American institutions in Mobile. Originally named Little Zion, but after extensive remodeling in 1896, renamed Big Zion.

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Alabama Contemporary Art Center

Founded in 1999, Alabama Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit contemporary arts center located on Cathedral Square in the heart of Mobile’s historic downtown district.

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Sunshine Canoes

Half-day, full-day trips or up to five-day trips on the beautiful Escatawpa River. Guided trips by canoe and kayak into Mobile-Tensaw River delta.

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Mobile Botanical Gardens

100-acre site with extensive collections of azaleas and camellias. Also featuring native plants, nature trails, a longleaf pine forest, and the largest plant sale on the Gulf Coast each spring.

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Dixie Leasing, Inc.

Van, Mini Bus and truck rentals - daily or long term

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Where to Eat

Three Georges Candy Shop

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Foy Superfoods Downtown

Foy stands for fountain of youth. Foy is Mobile, Alabama's destination for fresh eats.

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Restaurant 219

219 is downtown Mobile's lunch spot! Open during the work week, Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 219 provides you with a gourmet alternative to the burger & fries offered by other restaurants.

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Dreamland Bar-B-Que

Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Dreamland developed devoted fans who would travel across the nation to eat at this storied spot. Nowadays, servers deliver complimentary appetizer plates of white bread and the same sauce that the original owner, Big Dadd...

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NoJa

NoJa occupies a North Jackson Street landmark that at different times has been a private home, a cab company and one of downtown Mobile's most legendary bars, the Little Turf Club.

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Honeybaked Ham Com

Specializes in catering for any size group or any type of office function. Delivery for 10 or more people whether its a picnic in the park or a family reunion.

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Callaghan's Irish Social Club

This neighborhood club in the beautiful Oakleigh Garden District, not far from downtown Mobile, offers live music on Sunday nights.

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Veet's Bar & Grill

Veet's has been the home for musicians near and far since February '98! A Mom & Pop shop that makes everyone feel at home with the best live music around!

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Upcoming Events

Friday - Sunday

Dec 8, 2023 to
Dec 10, 2023

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Mobile Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER

Dec 9, 2023

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Living History Crew Drill

Dec 9, 2023

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49th Christmas on the River Boat Parade

Dec 16, 2023

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Holiday Classics

Dec 17, 2023

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Holiday Classics

Dec 23, 2023

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68 Ventrues Bowl 2023

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How to Get There

Mobile is easily reached via Interstates 10 and 65. Additionally, visitors can use Highways 98, 90, and 43 to get anywhere in the city.

The Mobile Regional Airport is located west of downtown Mobile.

Greyhound offers daily bus service, including holidays, to and from Mobile.