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Parrot Heads flock to Mobile, AL for inaugural Son of a Sailor Fest

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The City of Mobile served as the destination for flocks of “Parrot Heads” and visitors for the inaugural Son of a Sailor...

Wanderlust UK: 52 travel secrets of the USA

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Alabama Darron Patterson on the legacy of Africatown, Mobile: “The importation of enslaved people to the USA was abolished in...

City of Mobile releases latest renderings of New Arena Project

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

City of Mobile releases latest renderings of New Arena Project On September 10, 2024, the Mobile City Council received an update on the...

Carnival Cruise Line Announces 2026 – 27 Cruises from Mobile

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Carnival Spirit introduces new, exciting itineraries. Visit Mobile is excited to share Carnival Cruise Line’s announcement of...

Guncles Gluten Free earns #2 spot on USA Today's Best Gluten-Free Bakeries

Friday, August 30, 2024

Locally-owned, highly adored! Guncles Gluten Free has earned the #2 spot in USA TODAY's list of the 10 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries...

A New Twist on Alabama’s RTJ Golf Trail | Ladies, It’s Time for a Golf Getaway!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Abbey Algiers for Golf Oklahoma Magazine Look no further than Alabama for golf and fun, on and off the RTJ Golf Trail and Spa Trail....

Mobile to host inaugural Son of a Sailor Fest, a musical tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Visit Mobile is excited to announce the City of Mobile will serve as the destination for flocks of “Parrot Heads” and...

HGTV's 50 States of Public Parks, Gardens, Arboretums and Nature Centers

Monday, August 12, 2024

Discover the Best Public Parks, Gardens, Nature Centers and Arboretums in Every State Whether you're looking for a lush flower...

The story behind Mobile’s inaugural Son of a Sailor (S.O.S.) Fest

Monday, August 12, 2024

Jimmy Buffett Hometown Second Line in 2023 Parrot Heads are known as a lively, funky, fun bunch of margarita-drinking, flip...

Red or White earns #2 spot on USA Today's 2024 10 Best Wine Shops in the U.S.

Thursday, August 08, 2024

Enjoying a Saturday wine tasting is a must-do at Red or White Mobile. Mobilians will not be surprised to learn that Red or White Wine,...

A statement from David Clark, CEO & President of Visit Mobile on Amtrak agreement

Thursday, August 08, 2024

Visit Mobile joins our community in celebrating Mobile City Council’s approval of the fundamental agreements needed to restore...

Guncles earns spot on USA Today's Readers' Choice ballot for 2024's Best Gluten-Free Bakery

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

🧁 Click here to vote for Guncles Gluten-Free! 🧁 It used to be that sticking to a gluten-free diet meant forgoing...

Visit Mobile's "Mobile is for Best Friends" takes 2024 Nappies Award for Best Local Ad

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Visit Mobile earned the 2024 Nappie Readers' Choice Award for Best Local TV Ad in the Media category for the 2024 Nappie...

8 best cheap eats in Alabama

Monday, July 15, 2024

From AAA Magazine | July 11, 2024 From Huntsville to Mobile, creative chefs prove every day that budget-friendly fare can be delicious,...

The New and the Old of Alabama's Gulf Coast Set the Scene for a Golf and Lifestyle Bonanza

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

from Golf Pennsylvania - Golf Northeast | Summer 2024 The golf trip. It is the lifeblood of the golf industry. It bonds people...

Travel: Visiting Mobile, Alabama’s Culinary Scene

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

The Living Room Lounge | Chere Coen | New Orleans Magazine, July 2024 Like many college graduates, Chris Rainosek left the University...

Alabama Magazine's 2024 Best of Bama Awards are in!

Monday, July 01, 2024

Your votes have been tallied and we've got the winners! Alabama Magazine revealed their readers' choices for the best of the...

In the spotlight: Newk's Eatery

Friday, June 28, 2024

We're excited to feature Newk's Eatery as July's Partner of the Month! Newk's sets itself apart by relying on their...

Red or White earns spot on USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards ballot for 2024's Best Wine Shop

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

🍷 Click here to vote for Red or White in USA Today's Readers' Choice 10Best Wine Shops for 2024 ! Local and boutique...

Monterrey, Mexico to Mobile: A 1980s exchange student shares his story

Monday, June 24, 2024

In 1985, when Alberto Guajardo was preparing to begin his senior year of high school, he had never heard of Mobile, Alabama nor where...

The Spa At The Grand Hotel earns a spot on Southern Living's "The 12 Best Summer Spa Resorts" list

Monday, June 17, 2024

Everyone needs a little pampering, and sometimes a manicure at the salon down the street just doesn't cut it. When you're...

‘Clotilda: The Return Home’ Coming To Disney+ & Hulu

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Disney has announced that National Geographic’s “Clotilda: The Return Home” will be coming to Disney+ and Hulu in...

5 ways to explore the Black history of Mobile

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

This is Alabama If Mobile isn’t on your must-visit list this year, it should be. Conde Nast Traveler named the South Alabama...

New Experiences In Mobile, Alabama Everyone Should Have On Their List

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

From Southern Living There are a lot of ways to get to Mobile: flying into the international airport, driving in on I-10 or I-65 from...

How to spend a weekend learning about Black history in Mobile

Monday, June 03, 2024

Mobile, Alabama, is rich with history, art, culture and more, and much of it is tied to the city’s Black community. Of course,...

In the Spotlight: Exploreum Science Center

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

We're excited to feature the Exploreum Science Center as June's Partner of the Month! Known for its hands-on exhibits and...

The new and old of Alabama's Gulf Coast set the scene for a golf and lifestyle bonanza

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Visit Mobile That term is not just an invitation, it is the name of the marketing arm for the charming city perched on the shores of...

Guncles Gluten Free earns top spot as USA Today's Best Gluten-Free Bakery

Monday, May 20, 2024

No wheat, no problem. Guncles Gluten Free earned the top spot in USA TODAY's list of the ten best gluten-free bakeries, as chosen...

Visit Mobile celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week 2024

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Visit Mobile is excited to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week, an annual tradition to highlight the U.S. travel community and...

6 family-friendly places to stay in Alabama

Friday, May 10, 2024

For an urban escape: Mobile The Battle House hotel features a lobby with a whispering arch and an unbeatable location in downtown...

In the Spotlight: Holiday Inn Mobile Airport

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

When planning a vacation, booking the most relaxing and comfortable hotel is one of the main priorities. Our May Partner of the Month,...

"Mobile is for Best Friends" video nominated for Best Local TV Ad

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Visit Mobile has been nominated for Best Local TV Ad in the Media category for the 2024 Nappie Readers' Choice Awards, presented...

Visiting Mobile? New high-end restaurants and an Instagram-worthy bakery mean bring an appetite

Friday, April 26, 2024

On a recent hardhat tour of the future Le Moyne’s Chophouse, the mocktails sipped by local dignitaries starred honey from the...

April 11 is Global Meetings Industry Day

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

(WALA) - Thursday, April 11, is Global Meetings Industry Day—an international day of advocacy that will be recognized in Mobile...

The Land | 100-acre multi-purpose sports complex breaks ground

Thursday, April 04, 2024

The Land recently held a groundbreaking ceremony as the $72 million sports complex moves towards its goal of opening for outdoor sports...