Off-Season on the Gulf
A great blue heron on the beach of Dauphin Island. All photos by Paul Christiansen for Country Roads Magazine Finding solitude, story, and sea air on Dauphin Island Clinging to the water’s edge, the…
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Category: Family Fun
What to expect at the Exploreum Science Center
The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center in Mobile, Alabama, is one of the Southeast's premier hands-on science museums that the entire family will love. Located in downtown Mobile, the Exploreum…
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"Mobile is for Best Friends" video nominated for Best Local TV Ad
Visit Mobile has been nominated for Best Local TV Ad in the Media category for the 2025 Nappie Readers' Choice Awards, presented by Lagniappe, the largest independently owned weekly newspaper in…
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Mobile Mardi Gras Getaway Weekend
Article and photos from GulfCoastJourneys.com Are you thinking about heading to Mobile for a Mardi Gras Weekend getaway? We have a great weekend itinerary perfect for checking out the parades, great…
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These Southern Cities Make a Splash
Travelers are drawn to water wherever they go. Something about the sound of waves lapping on the shore and the sight of the sun reflecting across shimmering waters seems to induce relaxation and…
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Revelry Revisited: The Hidden Magic of Mardi Gras
The tinny echo of brass and the thumping thud of drums reverberate in my head. As they trickle through my body, the child inside of me stirs, remembering bygone parades and years of riding barricades…
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StyleBlueprint's 10 Best Spots to Celebrate Christmas in Alabama
From StyleBlueprint There’s nothing more magical than the holiday season in a small town. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best destinations for celebrating Christmas in Alabama, plus the inside scoop on…
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27 Enchanting Autumn Events & Festivals Happening in October Around The USA
The Great Bellingrath Harvest: Fall Floral Showcase October invites us to embrace the enchanting charm of the season with a myriad of delightful festivals and engaging events across the USA this…
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Mobile to host inaugural Son of a Sailor Fest, a musical tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Visit Mobile is excited to announce the City of Mobile will serve as the destination for flocks of “Parrot Heads” and visitors for the inaugural Son of a Sailor Fest, a tribute and sailor’s salute to…
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The story behind Mobile’s inaugural Son of a Sailor (S.O.S.) Fest
Jimmy Buffett Hometown Second Line in 2023 Parrot Heads are known as a lively, funky, fun bunch of margarita-drinking, flip flop-sporting, Jimmy Buffett music fanatics. They can trace their roots…
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