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

Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Park/ Airport

Relax in a cozy Guest Room with fresh, comfy bed or choose a Suite with spacious separate living area featuring a pull-out sofa bed, microwave, and refrigerator. Set near to a variety of businesses and Providence hospital, this Mobile hotel boasts tw...

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mobile

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Tru by Hilton Mobile

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Comfort Suites Mobile West Tillmans Corner

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile West I-65

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Mobile I-65/Airport Blvd, AL

The Homewood Suites I-65/Airport Blvd hotel is ideal for both business and leisure guests.

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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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Wingate by Wyndham

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What to See & Do

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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Colonial Fort Condé

Colonial Mobile sits on the site of a historic fort built in the early 1700's and celebrates our French, Spanish, British, and American heritage. While visiting the Fort be sure to visit the Trading Post, Colonial Photo Booth, Breakout Room, and shoo...

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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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Archaeology Museum, University of South Alabama

The Archaeology Museum showcases artifacts from the Gulf Coast and covers over 12,000 years of prehistory and history. Artifacts are contextualized using a series of life-size scenic representations depicting archaeologists at work and glimpses into ...

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Dockside Marina

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Conde-Charlotte Museum House

House museum furnished with period antiques depicting Mobile`s history under five different flags: French, British, Spanish, American and Confederate.

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History Museum of Mobile, The

Explore 300 years of Mobile history and material culture in the 1857 National Landmark building, the Southern Market/Old City Hall. Visit the museum and learn about the life and times of a great Gulf Coast City. Don’t miss the exciting changing exhib...

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Mobile Arts Council

The Mobile Arts Council's Gallery @ Room 1927 acts as an arts information center and community gallery. Exhibits change monthly, providing opportunities for artists from all backgrounds and mediums to show and perform their work.

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Where to Eat

Shamrock Rose & Thistle

The Shamrock Rose & Thistle is a delightfully different combination of British gastro pub and tea room. They cheerfully serve whatever they desire British, French, Italian, Thai, Indian, and, of course, Southern American cuisine in a welcoming atmo...

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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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Pollman's Bakery

Put your diet on hold for a day, make a beeline to Pollman's and grab yourself a slice of chocolate praline dobosch torte or one of the many other delicious Pollman treats.

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Dew Drop Inn

It's the traditional Southern roadhouse that inspired the song "Cheeseburger in Paradise."

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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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Boo Radley's

Taking its name from a character in "To Kill A Mockingbird," this late night establishment, located on lower Dauphin Street, features live music Friday and Saturday.

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McMillan Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Mobile, Alabama

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Upcoming Events

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Holiday Classics

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68 Ventrues Bowl 2023

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Dec 31, 2023 to
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Moonpie Over Mobile New Year Celebration

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Firebird

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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.