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Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America, and it remains a city that celebrates the occasion in a variety of ways, making it a terrific choice for adults and kids alike. With roughly 40

It all meets in Mobile. The Mobile River meets Mobile Bay and the bay soon meets the Gulf of Mexico, which all makes the city of 190,000 people one of the busiest seaports in America. The French met

New Orleans has a cousin, and her name is Mobile. She’s cool and quirky, artsy but down-to-earth, and has a love of fun times and good food that is true to her French roots.

Located 150 miles east of

The cellophane-wrapped sugar bomb hurtled toward us in the Alabama night. Jostling for position, I boxed out the 7-year-old boy to my right, lunged in front of the grandmother to my left and snagged

Mobile, Alabama is a gracious city. Cordial, polite, hospitable, well-mannered. It's also a fun place that knows how to throw a party. That's right, y'all, Mobile is the original Mardi Gras City. (If

The first time I had a beignet is probably, for many people, they first time they’ve ever had a beignet–in New Orleans. I ate my first one (and second and third one…) at the legendary Cafe du Monde in

Mobile, Alabama, is one of those genteel southern cities with a storied past, a fabulous foodie scene and enough outdoor water activities to keep just about any family happy. A weekend visit is enough