Spring Break is just around the corner, so it’s time to get your itinerary in order! Looking for good food? Memorable experiences? The beach? Sounds like Mobile is the perfect destination for your trip!
UNFORGETTABLE DISHES
There is no great trip without great food; and in Mobile, we promise greater-than-great food!
You’ll find fresh, Gulf seafood at just about any restaurant around, the most delicious hand-helds, and the sweetest desserts!
Check out the line-up of our 7 Oldies but Goodies:
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A & M Peanut Shop — The shop dates back to 1947; the roaster is even older.
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Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe — A tradition for locals since 1956.
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Dew Drop Inn — Satisfying Mobile’s hot dog appetite since 1924.
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Original Oyster House — A mainstay on the Causeway since 1985.
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Spot of Tea — A delicious brunch spot, run by the Moore family since 1994.
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Three Georges & The Nuthouse — A candy store founded way back in 1917.
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Wintzell’s Oyster House — It began as a six-stool oyster bar in 1938.
MUSEUMS AND MORE
Just because you’re on a break from school does not mean you have to break from learning! Our 300-year old city has so much fun to offer through a variety of hands-on learning experiences and museums.
Attractions
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
- 155 S. Water St.
National Maritime Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to the Gulf of Mexico's rich maritime…
History Museum of Mobile
- 111 S. Royal St.
Experience the Port City's story at the History Museum of Mobile, where visitors discover 300 years…
Mobile Carnival Museum
- 355 Government St.
The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras in its true birthplace - Mobile…
Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
- 102 A Bienville Blvd.
The Alabama Aquarium is an exciting educational public aquarium highlighting the four key habitats…
Exploreum Science Center
- 65 Government St.
Experience a variety of permanent and traveling hands-on science adventures in our Hands on Hall…
EXPLORE DAUPHIN ISLAND
Dauphin Island makes for the perfect day trip from Mobile. Did you know? Our beaches are the only pet-friendly beaches in Alabama! No need to miss your furry friend while on vacation, bring them with you! Friendly smiles, captivating wildlife and sugar-white sands await your arrival. You and yours will make memories that will last a lifetime.
Island Time
Mobile Bay Ferry
- 1008 Alabama Ave.
Please join us aboard the Mobile Bay Ferry - The Gulf Coast's Most Scenic Drive! Offering daily…
Audubon Bird Sanctuary
- 213 Bienville Blvd.
If you’re a nature lover, it doesn’t get much better than Dauphin Island. The sanctuary is one of…
Historic Fort Gaines
- 95 Bienville Blvd.
Explore the grounds of Historic Fort Gaines where the Battle of Mobile Bay took place and Admiral…
Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
- 102 A Bienville Blvd.
The Alabama Aquarium is an exciting educational public aquarium highlighting the four key habitats…
WHERE URBAN MEETS OASIS
There aren’t many places where you can walk out of your hotel room and hop right into the water or explore the great outdoors of ‘America’s Amazon’! Exciting outdoor adventures await you in Mobile.
Outdoor Adventures
AA Airboat Express
- 3733 Battleship Pkwy
Airboat rides and tours in the Mobile Delta. Two custom made, state of the art Diamondback Airboats…
5 Rivers Delta Center
- 30945 Five Rivers Blvd.
Where Mobile, Spanish, Tensaw, Apalachee and Blakeley rivers flow into Mobile Bay is 5 Rivers, known…
Mobile Botanical Gardens
- 5151 Museum Dr.
One-hundred splendid acres including a 35-acre longleaf restoration. Offering herb and Japanese…
POOL SIDE STAYS
Several of our area hotels have swimming pools, but, what if we told you one of our most historic hotels has a rooftop swimming pool? The Battle House Hotel and Spa is the perfect choice for your spring break trip; their rooftop pool and recreation facilities, including a whirlpool, tennis court and driving range, are sure to entertain the entire family! Oh, did we mention the rooftop bar? That’s right, parents — you can enjoy refreshing cocktails while the kids play all day!