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America’s Family Mardi Gras
USS ALABAMA Battleship
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Tired of salt water taffy and lines longer than the rides?
Go Coastal in Mobile Bay!
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iscover the rhythm of a relaxed coastal lifestyle, spectacular scenic beauty, extraordinary family-friendly attractions and exciting outdoor adventures. Begin your visit at Mobile Bay’s Official Welcome Center at Fort Condé. Let our dedicated staff help you plan the perfect family BAYcation® itinerary.
Attractions
Embark on a kayak tour, pontoon boat ride or thrilling hovercraft experience from our newest eco-attraction, 5 Rivers: Alabama’s Delta Resource Center. Venture through the delta and discover the birds, fish, alligators and other wildlife inhabiting this mystical area. Or cast a line aboard an exciting fishing charter headed out into the Gulf of Mexico.
Be sure to plan your next Mobile “Baycation” just in time to indulge in “America’s Family Mardi Gras.” The parades and festivities of the Carnival season provide high-energy entertainment for the whole family. Make sure to visit the new Mobile Carnival Museum where you can relive Mardi Gras year-round.
Dauphin Island A short drive from downtown Mobile, but a world away from everyday life, lies Dauphin Island. This coastal village bordered by the crystal waters of the Gulf of Mexico boasts spectacular white sand beaches, waterfront restaurants, historical attractions, fishing charter expeditions and many more exciting feasts for your senses. Explore captivating marine life in the Estuarium’s 10,000sq. ft. exhibit hall, housing 40 aquariums and hands-on displays. Observe nature untouched in the 160acre Audubon Bird Sanctuary - one of the top four North American locations for viewing spring migrations according to WildBird magazine. Recapture the intensity of the Civil War high atop the brick walls of the island’s Historic Fort Gaines. Experience the true “island lifestyle” on the beaches of Dauphin Island - a playground of rolling surf and sugar-white sand.
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Mardi Gras
Mobile Bay is the place for first-rate yearround golf! Spend the day on one of over twenty world-class golf courses, including the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove.
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Visit USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park and explore a mighty battleship, the winner of nine battle stars in World War II, or be captivated by Mobile’s own story at the Museum of Mobile. Enjoy nature at its finest and take a trip to world renowned Bellingrath Gardens and Home, featuring over 65 acres of year-round floral splendor. Check out the latest scientific discoveries through hands-on exhibits or watch a thrilling IMAX film at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center. If you are a lover of the arts, journey through the Mobile Museum of Art with over 6,000 unique works of art. Soak up a little Southern hospitality while enjoying some of the finest and freshest seafood in the world at one of our many exceptional restaurants.
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