With the nation’s 250th anniversary approaching, American history is firmly in the spotlight this summer. Juneteenth, which marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865, is expected to have…
One of the best parts of traveling is the freedom to explore new foods and culinary approaches that make each place unique. In Alabama, culinary highlights run the gamut from world-class barbecue and…
From the decks of the USS Alabama to moon pies tossed at parades, Mobile reveals itself slowly, through history, food, architecture and stories that linger All photos are credited to the author, Teja…
First-class museums, the spirit of Mardi Gras and visions of the Old South captivate groups in this Gulf Coast port. Amtrak service connects it to New Orleans. With iron grillwork balconies and…
I love a good road trip. Couple it with an opportunity to celebrate Black history and support Black-owned businesses, and you’ve got my attention. In the Southeast, some of the most powerful landmarks…
"Connecting landmarks that standard city maps tend to overlook." Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail has earned the #4 spot on USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best…
The Informed Traveler is a weekly travel podcast out of Alberta, Canada, dedicated to bringing you the latest travel news, trends and destination ideas. In Season 4, Episode 15, Randy Sharman, host…
The former gossip house of senators, soldiers and socialites. All photography is credited to the author. There are hotels that impress you, and there are hotels that make you stop mid-step and stare…
The walls speak volumes. This article was published in Italian as A Mobile in Alabama, Africatown e l'ultima eco della tratta and translated into English by Google Translate. In the South of the…
And her silence speaks louder than her guns. This article was published in Italian as Viaggio a bordo della USS Alabama, la nave che ha fermato il tempo and translated into English by Google…
Genevieve Young brings a well-rounded background in catering, events, sales and marketing. Genevieve began her career in 2018 as an event coordinator at Winthrop University, catering assistant with…
Visit Mobile is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week, an annual tradition highlighting the U.S. travel community and tourism’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant…
"It only took a few hours to realize that the city holds some truly unique stories and experiences." All photography is credited to Paul Basso Jr. This article was published in Portuguese as O que…
After more than a year of planning, Visit Mobile is celebrating the arrival of the annual Travel South USA Global Week conference to downtown Mobile. The week’s events began on Monday night with a…
The City of Mobile and Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, today introduced Regions Bank as the naming rights partner for Mobile’s new…
The inaugural Boyington Oak Day, as proclaimed by the Mobile City Council, will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 2 p.m., at the site of the Boyington Oak, 102 Bayou Street in Mobile. The…
A great blue heron on the beach of Dauphin Island. All photos by Paul Christiansen for Country Roads Magazine Finding solitude, story, and sea air on Dauphin Island Clinging to the water’s edge, the…
I was about to bite into a beignet, those delectable, deep-fried pastries that are icons of the New Orleans culinary scene, when my guide on the Bienville Bites Food Tour stopped me. “Wait! You…
When it comes to trains, I’m a romantic. Photo courtesy of Michelle Jackson, Belfast Telegraph “Hi, I’m Randy, and I’ll be attending train 23 bound for New Orleans today,” the voice comes from the…
The Steel Across America tour stop in Mobile, AL commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Photo: Gulf Bay Photography USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is among more than 35 stops on a historic…
Irish writers and content creators, Melanie May (MelanieMay.com) and Tara Povey (WhereIsTara.com) experienced four states in the Deep South on a 12-day girls' road and rail trip. Melanie discovers…
The Port of Mobile will welcome a new riverboat cruise ship as part of American Cruise Lines’ Symphony’s inaugural Gulf Coast Cruise. In April 2025, local officials announced that Mobile was chosen as…
August saw great fanfare with the launch of the restored Gulf Coast Amtrak railway line — now dubbed the Mardi Gras Service. Louisiana residents can now hop on a train in New Orleans, kick up their…
Always ready to party, I can't hide my excitement when I hear that a Mardi Gras train route has started running from Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans, Louisiana. But before getting on board I first…
The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center in Mobile, Alabama, is one of the Southeast's premier hands-on science museums that the entire family will love. Located in downtown Mobile, the Exploreum…
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service continues to exceed expectations after concluding its inaugural quarter as one of the most successful service launches in the passenger rail operator’s history. According to…
In 2025, Amtrak launched its Mardi Gras Service train between New Orleans and Mobile on the Gulf Coast, a service that was suspended in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Train aficionado Daniel…
On more than one occasion during my time on America’s Gulf Coast, I found myself woken by the sound of a train horn in the night, not sure if it was real or in my head. The seemingly constant honk of…
From lakes and rivers to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, the South’s many waterfront destinations are perfect places for meeting groups to incorporate fun on the water into their meetings…
Things have taken a turn since the flaming cocktail at lunch. Our railway journey across America’s Deep South had started in a city that has ruffled a few technicolour feathers with its claim that it…
In anticipation of what promises to be an exciting adventure for new or experienced rail passengers, Amtrak has informed the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) and Visit Mobile that an additional coach…
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the Mobile - New Orleans railway is running again and it's our train expert's new favourite US ride. - The Mail on Sunday UK Journalist Tom Chesshyre is shown…
Southern Living compiled a list of the fun, funky and likely warmer New Year's Eve celebrations in the South than what you'll find in Times Square as the ball (yawn) drops. Here's what they have to…
Along Mobile Bay, luxury has a different feel. It’s an invitation to slow down, savor deeply and discover a culture where you find enrichment that’s distinctly different at every turn. Where cuisine…
London-based journalist Jordan Reynolds hops on the twice-daily Amtrak Mardi Gras service to explore the region’s vibrant music, history and food. Photo courtesy of PA Media. Dozens of birds fly over…
