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The original home of Mardi Gras in the United States, Mobile, has been celebrating it since 1703. The streets of historic downtown are filled with floats, marching bands, and parades for weeks. Mardi Gras must be experienced to be fully understood and Mobile is the perfect place.
A fort that has been under control of the Spanish, French, and British at various times, Fort Conde serves as the welcome center for the City of Mobile.
In Theodore, Alabama. A 65-acre (26 hectares) garden estate open year around since 1934. Includes the 2004 Top Public Rose Garden in the United States. Admission rates vary, and some packages include a river cruise and guided tour of the Bellingrath Museum Home.
Tour the World War II battleship USS Alabama and the World War II submarine the USS Drum. Also features a large collection of aircraft and other military hardware.
A masterpiece of neoclassical architecture from 1835. The church is the only southern church which could be called a small basilica.
The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is a combination of neoclassical and Italian architecture. The house is furnished with antiques and curtains.