Discover the significant imprint of Black history on Mobile, from arts and culture to the soulful taste of Black-owned restaurants.
DAY ONE
UNPACK YOUR BAGS
We like to say that we “welcome everyone with a smile, so sit down and stay awhile!” You’ll quickly see that making Mobile your home away from home is easy at a variety of our local hotels!
GO ON A TOUR
Secrets, stories, history and culture are all around, you just have to know where to look and who to ask! The Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail shares Mobile’s Black history and the countless contributions Black Mobilians have made throughout the city’s nearly 325-year lifetime. Reflect on Mobile’s role in slavery and the Civil War while celebrating the resilience and success of Mobile’s Black entrepreneurs, athletes and civic leaders.
A SOULFUL TASTE
Located in the heart of downtown Mobile, The Breakfast Spot is where southern cuisine and breakfast collide. Don’t let the name deceive you! Lunch and brunch options are also offered at The Breakfast Spot.
MARDI GRAS IS ALWAYS THE MOVE
Mardi Gras is the apple of Mobile’s eye. Marvel over court regalia from years past and learn about the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association’s history and contributions to our annual celebration at the Mobile Carnival Museum.
Grab those walking shoes! Our "Mobile Trail Mix" offers worthwhile experiences that will add to your visit to Mobile. Explore beautiful artwork that was inspired by Black culture and created by local artists on our Mobile Mural Trail and wander through various iconic landmarks that narrate different eras of Mobile's history on the Mobile's Black History & Culture Trail.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MOBILE’S HISTORY
Visit the Africatown Heritage House for a moving tribute to the 110 enslaved Africans who were illegally transported to Mobile aboard the Clotilda. Listen to re-enactments of Cudjo “Kossula” Lewis narrates his voyage on the Clotilda and the eventual establishment of Africatown. The names of the survivors are mentioned throughout the exhibit to ensure that each person’s story and legacy lives on. The exhibit also features pieces of the Clotilda ship, testimonies from Africatown residents and more.
A NIGHT OUT
End your day sipping on your favorite handcrafted martini, cocktail, wine or beer. Let mixologists delight you with their exceptional skill in crafting fresh, original libations that you’ll remember forever at Kazoola, Kanary Bar, The Haberdasher, POST or one of our many other nightlife options.
The Historic Avenue Cultural Center’s exhibit, Remembering the Avenue, details the stories and history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue before urban renewal took place in the 1970s. Listen to residents recall fond memories of growing up in such a close-knit and thriving area while learning about Mobile’s “Black Main Street.”
TOO DELICIOUS TO PASS UP
Made with love and fresh ingredients, Cozy Brown & Son's Kitchen serves some of the best soul food in town! Turkey wings, beef oxtails, salmon breakfast bowls or gumbo — you’re sure to love whatever you order! Dreamland Bar-B-Que, located on Dauphin Street, is dishing up "just plain good BBQ and some really good soul food." Whichever choice you make is sure to make you happy!
GET TO KNOW MOBILE
As a 300-year-old city, we have many stories to tell; but, which one will you hear? Whether you choose to explore a local museum, take a guided tour or a stroll under the oaks you’ll love learning about our rich history and culture. If your interest leans more towards flora and fauna, head to Bellingrath Gardens to enjoy the 65-acre landscape masterpiece. Indulge in fun with the locals at 2nd Weekend or experience the fast-paced thrill of an airboat ride through the delta.
