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City in Alabama, United States
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Mobile is a city in the state of Alabama in the South of the United States of America with almost a half million people in the metro area.
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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.
Sports teams of the University of South Alabama, competing in 17 NCAA Division I sports (8 men's, 9 women's) as members of the Sun Belt Conference. As with most other large universities, the most popular sports are football and basketball (especially men's), but baseball has historically been very competitive as well. Most of the venues are on campus, with the most prominent being Hancock Whitney Stadium, opening for football in 2020, and the Mitchell Center (basketball).
This 40,000-seat stadium hosts college football games such as the 68 Ventures Bowl in mid-December and the Senior Bowl in late January. It was also home to South Alabama football before that team moved to campus.
Regional science center with exhibits for all ages. Includes the only Domed IMAX Theater on the Gulf Coast.
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.
Carnival Cruise Line operates their Fun Ship "Fantasy" from the port of Mobile. Four- and five-day Western Caribbean cruises.
Mobile institution since 1938, located in historic downtown.
Off of I-65 near downtown.
Overlooks Mobile Bay.
Local favorite since 1937, serving great dogs and burgers.
Great country style breakfast.
Wide selection of vegetarian dishes and Middle Eastern food. Quiet.
Renowned for its burgers and the neighborhood atmosphere. Live music some nights.
Long-standing gay bar offering daily specials, karaoke, trivia, pool tables & an outdoor patio.
Luxury downtown hotel, built in 1908 in Georgian Revival style.
Renovated historic downtown hotel, which opened in 1940.
Tallest hotel in Alabama, with a large spire to complement the RSA Battle House Tower. Connected via skybridge to Mobile Convention Center, and has a pool, fitness center, WiFi, and meeting rooms.
No smoking or pets.
Over 100 stores, including Buckle, Forever 21, Express, Victoria’s Secret, Crazy 8, Versona, Bath & Body Works, Charlotte Russe, Belk, Dillard’s, Sephora at JC Penney, Target, and Zumiez.
An upscale shopping and dining experience in the heart of Mobile.
Small, independent, new and used book store near historic Bienville Square. Plenty of local and Southern authors.
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By train
There are two daily Amtrak services from New Orleans via Biloxi with the Mardi Gras service.
Wave Transit System is Mobile's public bus service. The frequency is not the best, generally one bus per hour M-Sa from about 6AM to 6PM, but the buses run on time and are reliable.
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