Author: Visit Mobile

Carve Mobile into your pumpkins

Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:00 PM by Visit Mobile

When it comes to Halloween traditions, it's not just about trick or treating. {Well, it's mostly about trick or treating.} Carving pumpkins with your family and friends is a pretty special tradition, too.

This year, when you are carving your pumpkins, put a little Mobile in them. Or, in this case,

7 Mobile Oldies but Goodies

Monday, May 24, 2021 8:00 AM by Visit Mobile

These tried-and-true spots are legendary for a good reason. Give them a try and discover for yourself!

Mobile Mardi Gras Fun Facts

Monday, May 10, 2021 11:00 PM by Visit Mobile

  • Originated in 1703, Mobile is THE birthplace of America's original Mardi Gras.

  • Joe Cain is the man. He brought Mardi Gras back to life after the Civil War by leading an impromptu parade down the streets of Mobile and we've been doing it ever since. He has a whole day dedicated to him during

For us locals, Mobile Mardi Gras is a sport and knowing the ins, outs, and everything in between is all part of the fun! So for you first-timers, let us bring you up to speed. Here's what you need to know if you're a first-timer to Mobile Mardi Gras:

We love Moon Pies— Banana, chocolate, peanut

Signature Bites

Monday, March 29, 2021 11:00 PM by Visit Mobile

Around here, when someone is really local, we say they were “born under an azalea bush.” If you want to dine like one of these quintessential Mobilians, start with these must-have dishes. You’ll find them on menus throughout the area.

King Cake — When your visit is during Mardi Gras season, your

Explore Our Backyard

Monday, March 29, 2021 8:00 AM by Visit Mobile

In the Mobile Bay area our abundant natural wonder is on full display for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike. With a wide variety of parks, waterways, beaches and berms, there’s ample opportunity for relaxation and adventure in utterly beautiful surroundings.

Discover Mobile’s natural

13 Outdoor Escapes in Mobile

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:00 PM by Visit Mobile

In case you didn't know, Mobile is a place with incredible scenic spaces and natural beauty. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy the natural wonders that Mobile has to offer!

#1. Cooper Riverside Park
Located adjacent to the Mobile Convention Center is this beautiful green space overlooking the

Al Fresco Dining in Mobile

Monday, March 8, 2021 8:00 AM by Visit Mobile

The weather is delightful, the food is delectable and the time is perfect for you to dine al fresco at one of your favorite spots in Mobile! No matter what you are craving … homemade pasta, farm-to-table or the best burger in Alabama, you’re sure to enjoy a fabulous meal while dining outdoors!

Here

13 Outdoor Free-Time Escapes in Mobile

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:00 PM by Visit Mobile

In case you didn't know, Mobile is a place with incredible scenic spaces and natural beauty. Lucky for you, when it comes to free time in between meetings, there are plenty of outdoor escapes in Mobile.

#1. Cooper Riverside Park
Located adjacent to the Mobile Convention Center is this beautiful

Black Women, A Celebration of Being

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:00 AM by Visit Mobile

In a post-inauguration interview with CNN, poet, former classmate, and friend Amanda Gorman shared her pre-reading mantra: “I am the daughter of Black writers. We are descended from freedom fighters who broke through chains and changed the world. They call me.”

For many of us Black women,