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…
Tara Povey, a travel blogger, photographer and part-time pharmacist living in Ireland, recently embarked on a 10-day road trip through four U.S. southern states. Here's what she had to say about her…
MoonPie Over Mobile earns #4 spot on USA Today's 10 Best New Year's Eve drops. Welcoming a new year means reflection, anticipation and, most often, celebration for many people across the country. One…
The Noble South, under the helm of chef/owner Chris Rainosek, has earned a coveted place on the inaugural list of Bib Gourmand distinctions in the first MICHELIN Guide for the American South. The…
The author poses in front of the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service during his journey along the Gulf Coast for The Telegraph UK. Credit: Adrian Bridge Needless to say, there was a party atmosphere on board…
Mobile International Airport (BFM) is expected to open in 2026, just minutes from downtown Mobile. Mobile As the birthplace of the original Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, Mobile offers…
Matt Collins, writer and Head Gardener at the Garden Museum, ponders brotherhood, native wildlife, and the vastness of America as he journeys through the southern states. My brother, Tom, is at home…
Support the arts, shop local, save money! Mobile Ballet’s Nutcracker Savings Card fundraiser is a festive addition to the holiday season, designed to drive its own kind of holiday fanfare with…
Visit Mobile joins the City of Mobile and Carnival Cruise Line in celebrating the announcement that the Carnival Valor will become the newest ship to call Mobile its home port. Upon the ship's arrival…
Wondering What's New in Mobile, Alabama? Check out all of the new restaurants, attractions, and events happening in Mobile! Jimmy Buffett Statue - Coming soon to Mobile Waterfront Nationally renowned…
In this episode of "Unwritten Legends of the Gulf Coast," FOX10 News explores the return of Amtrak Mardi Gras Service SM in Mobile, Alabama. See firsthand the entire experience, from boarding, dining…
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service SM offers a chance to visit some fascinating Gulf Coast cities – London-based travel journalist, Jacqui Agate, gets on board. "C’mon take me to the Mardi Gras, where the…
With a range of different-sized destinations, natural amenities, and thriving communities, the South is replete with opportunities for meeting planners eager to create exclusive experiences for…
Visit Mobile earned Tourism Organization of the Year, and David Clark, President & CEO of the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), was named the Executive of the Year at the 2025 Alabama…
All eyes were on Mobile, Alabama, last March when the SS United States , with its dual smokestacks in faded red and white, slid into Mobile Bay with the help of a few tugboats. As the ocean liner…
Historic, cultured, and delicious. Wetlands, bayous and the glittering Gulf coast. Today we’re going to Mobile, Alabama, otherwise known as the ‘Paris of the South’. Listen to the full Wanderlust…
Gulf Coast Journeys The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion in Mobile, Alabama is a historic home that offers tours along with being a gorgeous wedding venue. The tour of the Bragg-Mitchel Mansion takes about an…
Sun Herald, July 28, 2025 Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras Service rolls Aug. 18 between New Orleans and Mobile, bringing passengers to the attractions, shops and restaurants in cities along Mississippi’s Gulf…
What if planning a meeting in Mobile could win you a cruise? In Mobile Chamber's latest Mobile Matters podcast episode, David Clark, president and CEO of Visit Mobile, discusses an exciting new…
Inaugural Haberdasher Tiki Week 2014 poster, courtesy of Roy Clark, The Haberdasher Every summer, Mobile Tiki Week turns downtown into a tropical paradise, with a week of exotic drinks, eats and…
