Location: Mobile
Top Things to do in Mobile
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks 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.
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1. Richards DAR House Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 146 reviews
A beautiful 1860s Italianate townhouse located in the De Tonti Square Historical District in the heart of downtown Mobile, Alabama. This 10,000 square foot dream home, filled with a large family, was built by Captain Charles Richards and his wife Carolyn. Surrounded by formal gardens and old brick courtyard, the House Museum is furnished with period antiques, original chandeliers, interior and exterior architectural appointments including carved Carrera Marble fireplaces with cathedral arches, cantilever staircase, and the four seasons lace ironwork lining the front gallery and sidewalk. Operated and furnished by the Mobile chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1973, they invite you to join them for a tour of this beautiful home and take complimentary tea and cookies afterward.
Reviewed By stephenwV4775SM
Southern hospitality at it finest ! Beautiful home, charming tour guide, Sheila was full of interesting stories and a great deal of knowledge of the history of the Richards family and the Mobile area. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Tea and cookies with her and her sister was a delight !
2. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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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.
3. Middle Bay Lighthouse
4. Visitation Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingDeacon - Dothan, United States
Beautiful stone exterior and fantastic Art Deco Interior. The mass is celebrated at 7:00 AM each morning. This is an active convent for the Visitation Sisters. There is a great Catholic/Christian gift shop adjacent to the Chapel
5. Battleship USS ALABAMA
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4.5 based on 3,832 reviews
At Mobile’s Battleship Memorial Park, you don’t have to look very far to find heroes. From the Battleship USS ALABAMA to the Submarine USS DRUM and over 25 aircraft, the spirit of military pride is alive and well.Aboard the battleship you will be able to explore 12 decks. Among those, you can climb inside gun turrets, get locked in the Brig, man a 12mm gun and much more.Also at the park, you will be able to go below and explore inside the oldest Submarine on display, Submarine USS DRUM. In the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion as well as in the park, you will be able to view many rare and historic aircraft. A few in our collection include: A-12 Blackbird Spy Plane, OS2U Kingfisher, F-86L Sabre Jet, B-52 Bomber, just to name a few. While in the pavilion, don’t forget to take a ride on the Flight Simulator and experience flight without ever leaving the ground. It’s an unforgettable experience for the entire family. All tours are self guided. Allow approx. 2.5 hours.
Reviewed By bavaria - Staffordshire, United Kingdom
If I had know how much there was to see I would have been there when it opened. There is so much to see, first the USS ALABAMA, there are 3 different self guided tours of the ship taking you from the engine room to almost the top of the ship, you do need to be good on stairs as some are steep, or you can just wonder about. Then there is the Submarine, then there are the plane's, then there are the vehicles and lastly the monuments. To get the best out of your visit allow 5 hour's a day would be better.
6. Historic Oakleigh House
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Built by Virginian cotton broker, James W. Roper in 1833, Oakleigh is a remarkable example of historic preservation, as it has been adapted and preserved by the four families who lived here. As one of the first major residences to be built outside of the city limits, historians cite Oakleigh as one of the rarest examples of Greek revival architecture in the United States. And our tour is just as distinct- come experience it today.
Reviewed By Wmfjr007 - Tennessee, United States
We were grateful for this tour not only due to the stunningly simple but beautiful architecture but also because of the extensive knowledge of the host! The contextual information covered by our historian host made the story of the home, as well as the region, come alive. My wife and I highly recommend visiting this site: all COVID precautions were followed.
7. Church Street Historic District
8. Mobile Bay
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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.
9. Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Built in 1855, this Bracketed Greek Revival-style Mansion is one of Mobile's most visited antebellum homes and one of the most photographed homes in the nation. Complete with period furnishings, and beautiful majestic Oaks, we offer historical tours of the Mansion Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm, on-the-hour, with our last daily tour beginning at 3:00pm. As we occasionally close for special events, please call ahead to verify tour schedule. We are a not-for-profit organization and host special events to help provide resources for the continued preservation and operation of this exceptional house.
Reviewed By CharlieV2011 - Chicago, United States
If you love history, you will love a tour at this mansion! Tours are hourly, and their website is updated with special events. The docent did an excellent job providing interesting detail on the home and the original owners. The docent covers a lot from trimming, furniture, floors, window coverings, beds, clothing, social events, to some details of the personal lives of prior inhabitants. I love visiting historic homes when I travel and this one was perfect!
10. Magnolia Cemetery
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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.
