Before you reach the beach, explore the magic of Mobile, Alabama. Whether you’re heading to Dauphin Island, Gulf Shore or Orange Beach for a solo escape, a friends’ getaway or a family vacation, your trip doesn’t have to start when you hit the sand. Add a stop in the Port City and discover even more along the way.

Fall in love with Mobile’s historic charm and unique vibe at these experiences and events! 

 

Visit USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

A trip to Mobile isn’t complete without experiencing the state’s top attraction, the USS ALABAMA. Climb through its historic decks and halls and explore the USS DRUM and various military aircraft in the pavilion.

 

Experience Mobile’s marvelous museums

Mobile’s museums excite all of our guests. Fall deeper in love with our region's history and culture at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf and explore centuries of Mobile's past at the History Museum of Mobile. Get in touch with your artsy side at the Mobile Museum of Art or satisfy your curiosity at the Exploreum Science Center. Learn about the traditions and legacy of the original Mardi Gras at the Mobile Carnival Museum or get acquainted with the cultural history that lives on in Mobile at the Historic Avenue Cultural Center and Africatown Heritage House.

Check out our historic homes

For the history buffs and lovers of all things antique, this one is for you! Mobile is home to various historic homes that double as museums and odes to past residents. View artifacts from the Port City’s colonial and antebellum past at the Mobile Medical Museum, Conde-Charlotte House Museum, Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, Historic Oakleigh Mansion and Richards DAR House Museum.

 

Eat like a Mobilian

You can’t truly say you’ve experienced Mobile until you’ve tasted some of the city’s best plates and drinks. Savor “fried, stewed and nude” oysters at Mobile’s oldest restaurant, Wintzell’s Oyster House or indulge in Mediterranean flavors at Ollies. For the laid-back eaters, Squid Ink Eclectic Eats and Drinks, Nixon’s Midtown and Callaghan’s Irish Social Club are the perfect fit for you. Enjoy smoked BBQ goodness at Moe’s Original BBQ and Meat Boss. If you really want to capture the magic of Mobile’s food scene, reserve your spot on a Bienville Bites Food Tour! 

 

Explore the Causeway

Before you continue your journey, explore the stops along or just off the Mobile Causeway. We’ve already mentioned the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. Check out the hiking, biking, and kayaking trails at Meaher State Park and Historic Blakeley State Park for the ultimate dose of outdoor exploration. Experience delicious food and phenomenal views of the Mobile Bay at Felix’s Fish Camp, Original Oyster House, Ralph & Kacoo's and Bluegill Restaurant.

Fall in love with Bellingrath Gardens & Home and Mobile Botanical Gardens

Every spring and summer, Mobile’s beauty is amplified by our seasonal blooms. See the various lilies, azaleas, roses and other flowers that adorn the grounds at Mobile Botanical Gardens and Bellingrath Gardens & Home. 

 

Wander through our Mobile Mural Trail and Galleries

Before you leave, check out the various murals that decorate the walls of downtown Mobile and see creations from local artists at Sophiella Gallery, The Frenchmen, Ashland Gallery and Mobile Arts Council - Gallery @ Room 1927.

 

Take a piece of Mobile with you

Shop ’til you drop at some of the city’s favorite locally owned spots. Browse the thoughtfully curated finds at Do Goods Mercantile, pick up classic keepsakes and coastal-inspired treasures at Bienville Souvenirs, explore the eclectic charm of Pop’s Midtown and uncover unique gifts, art and home décor at Urban Emporium. Whether you’re searching for the perfect memento or a one-of-a-kind statement piece, these local shops make it easy to carry a little piece of the Port City with you long after your trip ends.

 

Check out our events calendar

Our events calendar is always bursting at the seams with various events that make our visitors excited. Which one(s) will you attend?