Arts and Culture
Explore Alabama’s Mural Trail: A Journey...
Alabama’s Mural Trail has become a significant attraction, drawing tourists who embark on road trips across the state to discover these artistic gems.
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
Explore Mobile
Food and Drink
Fine Dining Part 4: Mobile’s Culinary El...
Mobile, Alabama, is known for its historic and coastal charm with French influences. The vibrant history of the city includes the first-ever Mardi Gras celebration and parade that dates back to 1711.
Food and Drink
Travels With Darley: The Alabama for Foo...
It’s the Year of Alabama Food, and Darley Newman of Travels With Darley has embarked on a two-part series exploring the great eats in Central and South Alabama.
Food and Drink
Southern Comfort
Having a great vacation has a lot to do with where you stay. Check out (and check into) some of the best accommodations in Alabama.
Beaches
Ultimate Travel Guide to the Coastal Reg...
Kelsey and I were invited by Alabama Tourism to head to the coastal region of Alabama for a birding campaign. We were so excited to visit as this was one of the first big tourism trips we received.
Food and Drink
Show the Love for Alabama’s Restaurants ...
Alabama’s culinary expertise will be on display when Restaurant Week kicks off on Aug. 18. This culinary event showcases an appreciation of Alabama’s diverse cuisine over a two-week period from Aug. 18-27.
Places Around Mobile You May Like
Where to Stay
What to See & Do
Where to Eat
Upcoming Events
The Gulf Coast » Mobile
50th Christmas on the River Boat Parade
The Gulf Coast » Mobile
Christmas Around the World!
The Gulf Coast » Mobile
Colter Wall & Friends
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Michael W. Smith with Riley Clemmons - Every Christmas Tour
The Gulf Coast » Mobile
68 Ventures Bowl 2024
The Gulf Coast » Mobile
A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas wth Ansley Stewart
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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.
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