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"Mobile is for Best Friends" video nominated for Best Local TV Ad

By Ashley Rains on May 07, 2025

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

By Tammilee & John Tillison on Feb. 27, 2025

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

By Cynthia Barnes on Jan. 13, 2025

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

By Amy Delcambre on Dec. 31, 2024

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

By Sarah Morgan Johnson on Dec. 06, 2024

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

By Christina-Lauren Pollack on Oct. 15, 2024

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

By Ashley Rains on Aug. 15, 2024

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

By Ashley Rains on Aug. 12, 2024

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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6 family-friendly places to stay in Alabama

By Jessica Fender on May 10, 2024

For an urban escape: Mobile The Battle House hotel features a lobby with a whispering arch and an unbeatable location in downtown Mobile. Photo courtesy Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa…

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7 Mardi Gras Traditions Southerners Never Go A Year Without

By Tara Massouleh McCay on Jan. 17, 2024

PHOTO: CEDRIC ANGELES Mardi Gras is more than just a holiday in the South—it’s an entire season that runs from November through Ash Wednesday. It’s a way of life, and it’s something folks look…

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