Location: Mobile
Top Things to do in Mobile
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Mobile, Alabama (AL)
Mobile (/moʊˈbiːl/ moh-BEEL; French pronunciation: [mɔ.bil]) is the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 as of the 2010 United States Census, making it the third most populous city in Alabama, the most populous in Mobile County, and the largest municipality on the Gulf Coast between New Orleans, Louisiana, and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Restaurants in Mobile
1. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By MarianD1934 - Birmingham, United States
I had the distinct pleasure of visiting the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception after 25 years. The cathedral had been completely renovated and decorated. Although two of the beautiful stained glass windows were out for restoration, the interior is beautiful with its towering ceiling, murals, statues, marble floors, gleaming mahogany pews. The Mass was beautiful, as well as the choir with its resounding organ. A real sentimental and beautiful experience to attend Mass there. We were excited an adult baptism, First Communion and Confirmation of a young man was celebrated during the Mass. The exterior of the church with its huge columns, and gold domed roof, beautiful garden and entry, along with the park across the street with beautiful three tiered fountain, and a unique ornamental iron trimmed gazebo was an added treat. I could not have been more pleased to see the cathedral after all these years.
2. Church Street Historic District
3. Firehouse Wine Bar and Shop
4. Environmental Studies Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
This place is a nice choice for an educational outdoor setting located at 6101 Girby Road. They are part of the Mobile County School Board and open to the public also. They have an indoor classroom as well that houses some of their snakes, birds, and other various reptiles.Outside they have animals which were rescued or donated to them that are not able to be released into the wild due to an injury or other reason. The facility outdoors house dozens of animals to view by following the trails such as deer, a bald eagle, golden eagle, coyotes, racoons, owls, and even a goat. Viewing of the animals vary depending on circumstance. They occasionally get in different animals.They have a lake with ducks, fish, and even an American alligator. You simply drive there, follow the drive and signs posted for the parking area, walk inside the office, sign in, leave a donation in the container if you would like to help them with items and supplies for the animals, then tour the establishment. If viewing the inside, be sure to ask what rooms you can see since sometimes field trips are taken there and classes may be held. Please keep in mind that this is also a healing place for some of these animals and the people that work their take great pride in their job as well as keeping this place a nice home for their animals so please be courteous and follow the rules posted, stay on the trails, and don't try to touch the resident animals on the property.The staff are exceptional and usually someone is available to answer questions you may have. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
5. Mobile Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By DannyWasserman - Virginia Beach, United States
We enjoyed our Baywatch and watched the shrimpers all through the bay catching their shrimp on their trawlers. Very peaceful and so close to the Gulf of Mexico.
6. A & M Peanut Shop
7. Haberdasher
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 141bobh - Atlanta, United States
First rate destination on Dauphin Street. Great bar with knowledgeable bartenders, excellent drinks and craft beer varieties. The food is 5 stars, facilitated by an innovative, self-ordering and delivery system with muted pagers. The design, ambience and overall flow of this place was well thought out. A pleasure to experience.
8. Medal of Honor Park
9. Toomey's Mardi Gras store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By SouthSkookPorkchop - Orwigsburg, United States
I am a northerner who stopped here with my good buddy from Mobile. The place is huge and a great place for souvenirs. I spent about $50 and got a ton of stuff for family, especially my kids. If in Mobile, you should stop and browse.
10. Magnolia Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By FrickeNomads - Effingham, United States
I’m one of those people that likes to visit cemeteries as I feel it can give you an interesting historical perspective of the local area. At this location there is also a national cemetery with a good number of Confederate soldiers. As you walk about you’ll notice a good number of unique headstones, many dating back from the mid to late 1800’s. There is evidence the smallpox or perhaps consumption epidemic which took place in the 1880’s. Definitely worth a visit.
