Location: Mobile
Top Things to do in Mobile
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. 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. Battleship USS ALABAMA
Overall Ratings
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.
3. History Museum of Mobile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
The History Museum of Mobile is where Mobile’s story begins. Over 117,000 objects weave together the rich, diverse, and often turbulent histories of Mobile and the surrounding area, from the prehistoric past to the present. Located in the heart of downtown, the History Museum of Mobile operates three campuses: The primary exhibitions are located in the Old City Hall-Southern Market building at 111 South Royal Street; Colonial Fort Condé is at 150 South Royal Street; and the Phoenix Fire Museum is at 203 South Claiborne Street.
Reviewed By ransom007 - Anaheim, United States
There is free 2 hour parking on the streets in the area. The adult admission price is $10 with several discounts available. This is paid as you enter the building. The museum has 2 floors and is much more than just a history of Mobile or even Mobile Bay. It does have an excellent history of the Mobile Bay region, but there is also an art section. There was a special exhibit about Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire when I visited. There is a gift shop near the entrance/exit. The employees were masked as a COVID-19 precaution and visitors are expected to be masked and employ social distancing while there.
4. Mobile Carnival Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 560 reviews
This museum documents Mobile's long affair with the winter carnival.
Reviewed By NanjoII - Edgerton, United States
Exhibits though out this museum are very well done. There’s lithographs of early parades when floats were pulled by horses, an extensive fabric collection of trains, a room dedicated to Mardi Gras artists and designers, photos of past kings and queens, and much more. We used the self guided tour option using our cell phone and curator Mr. Blackwell answered several of our questions. The gift shop has a good selection of reasonably priced items. Free parking on site.
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. Medal of Honor Park
8. GulfQuest - National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is the only museum in the world dedicated to the rich traditions, history and culture of "America's Sea". With a combined 90 interactive exhibits, simulators and theaters, GulfQuest is a family tourist destination and a signature attraction for Mobile, the state of Alabama and the entire Gulf Coast region.
Reviewed By Glenda1947 - Iowa City, United States
Gulfquest has got to be one of the most interesting and interactive museums we've ever visited, and we've been to a lot of museums around the country. We tried to experience all of the exhibits and spent about three hours there. Our favorites were Take the Helm Theater, where you pilot a simulator boat in Mobile Bay harbor, and Ocean Planet, an incredible globe in the air that can show earthquake activity, airplane flight patterns, hurricane activity and more. We listened to an amazing Gulfquest staff worker who operated Ocean Planet with a computer. You have to see this to believe it. There is a short video in the Gulfquest Theater that shows life along the Gulf coast. We came away with a greater appreciation of the coast. We think Gulfquest is an underappreciated treasure of Mobile.
9. Bienville Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By susanb144 - Loxley, United States
I have been to this park some 65 years ago and today it’s as beautiful as ever. In the heart of downtown Mobile,al. Surrounded by many of the old Mobile buildings the park still stands as restful, well groomed, and is still home to the squirrels and birds that have been here for many generations. The center of the park has a serine, antique, calming and one of a kind water fountain. I could sit here all day. Nothing has changed much since I came here as a small child with my Grandmother. Wonderful memories were made at this park. This is truly something you should see.
10. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 231 reviews
The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a not-for-profit, mission-based, science center that promotes science learning through a variety of inquiry-based educational and entertaining activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development. Located in downtown Mobile, Exploreum visitors can experience more than 150 hands-on science adventures in three permanent galleries: Hands On Hall, the Wharf of Wonder and My BodyWorks, the most advanced health exhibit in the nation. The Exploreum also features large-scale, family friendly, interactive traveling exhibits, year-round with broad science content and supplementary, themed educational programming. Guests can also enjoy demonstrations or workshops in the ChemLab, BioLab or new ExploreTEC lab and see a film in the J.L. Bedsole IMAX Theater.
Reviewed By chloetynerinfo - Mobile, United States
Wonderful outing for grandparents and kids. So many things to do in safe surroundings. Different play areas, many opportunities to learn new things. We are always finding something new to test and try and do. My four-year-old loves it, especially the body exhibit (sponsored by Mobile Infirmary) and the Dinosaurs. We generally spend four hours here and both look forward to return visits.
