3 Best Places To See in Mobile, AL

“USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is dedicated to all Alabama citizens who have worn the uniform of all branches of the United States Armed Forces. The ship was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986. More than 15 million visitors later, and with a national economic effect of nearly $1 billion, the Park is still the most recognizable emblem of the State of Alabama. They are dedicated to all Alabama people who wear the uniforms of all United States Armed Forces branches. The Park’s numerous artifacts, exhibits, and displays all point to the fact that the Park is America’s most unique military attraction. USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park also showcases a collection of historic aircraft and military vehicles in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. Here, you can explore the picnic area, fishing pier, bird observatory, and spacious grounds. All tours are self-guided. Here, free kennels are available for those traveling with pets. Free admission for children up to 5.”

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“The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights over 300 years of the history of Carnival and Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America. The museum is located on Government Street in downtown Mobile, in the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion. The museum features 14 galleries, 5 video presentations, and a gift shop. Here, you can witness the pomp and pageantry of past coronations and view videos of parades and balls. The Queen Gallery of the museum showcases the gowns, trains, and jewels worn by the Carnival queens. The Carnival Museum has staged exhibits looking at the relationships between Mardi Gras and spirits, couture, jewelry, and several notable artists and designers. Carnival and Cuisine is the first exhibit to discuss Mardi Gras and foodways. The Mobile Carnival Museum provides complimentary parking on-site.”

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“The History Museum of Mobile was built from 1855 to 1857 to serve as a city hall and as a marketplace. The museum is a visual marvel that offers an unprecedented experience. The museum has over 117,000 artifacts that interweave the rich, complex, and sometimes tumultuous history of Mobile and the surrounding region, from the prehistoric past to the present. The Special Exhibition Gallery often shifts regularly so that tourists can experience something new with every return. Mobile's City Hall and Southern Market complex comprised four buildings and covered two-thirds of the block between Royal and Church streets. The most significant feature of this building was the Southern Mobile Market. The museum was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973 as a rare well-preserved example of a 19th-century multifunction civic and commercial building. Free admission for Children (5 and under).”

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