Mobile

The Mobile Carnival Museum front only hints at what’s inside; (c) Soul Of America

Mobile is a day trip or weekend getaway from other Deep South cities to enjoy Gulf Coast cuisine and the big annual Carnival.

History
In 1519, a Spaniard leading 4 ships sailed here from Jamaica to explore the northern Gulf Coast

Cultural Sites
Learn about the last known illegal slave ship, the Clotilde, docked here in 1859

Family visiting the USS Alabama; credit Mobile CVB

Restaurants
Update coming in June 2025

Historic Sites
Black craftsmen built much of the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, a National Historic Landmark

Places of Worship
Stop by Stone Street Baptist, State Street AME & Shiloh Missionary Baptist

National African American Archives, Mobile; credit Mobile CVB

Family Attractions
Fort Conde Museum & Welcome Center is a surprisingly attractive place for families

General Attractions
If you love the idea of costume parties, the Carnival Museum is calling

Trivia & Famous Residents
The Azalea Capital of the World displays more than 50 varieties