Area Attractions
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Courage comes alive at BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK, one of America's finest military parks. Here, along the shores of Mobile Bay, you'll experience heroism spanning more than seven decades from World War II to Desert Storm.

BELLINGRATH GARDENS & HOME, just south of Mobile, is internationally famous for its azaleas and other floral displays.  Azaleas usually reach their peak in March producing a spectacular show of color in parks and residential areas throughout the Mobile area.


Located in downtown Mobile, the GULF COAST EXPLOREUM is an exceptional regional science center for adventurers of all ages. Interactive science exhibits and big screen IMAX films provide everyone an entertaining outing for the mind.



OAKLEIGH HOUSE MUSEUM, a Greek Revival home with a distinctive cantilevered stairway rising to the front gallery, is found in the heart of the Oakleigh Garden District, just 2-1/2 blocks from Government Street, west of downtown.


Much, much more...

Festivals and Celebrations

JANUARY
• The Senior Bowl Classic

FEBRUARY/ MARCH
• Mardi Gras Mobile
• Azalea Trail Run and Festival
• 37 mile Azalea Trail
• Mobile Historic Homes Tour 2nd Weekend
• Eastern Shore Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show
• Festival of Flowers

APRIL/ MAY
• Blakeley Civil War Battle Reenactment Festival
• The Sea Oats Jamboree Gulf Shores
• Mobile's Spring Arts and Crafts Show

JUNE/ JULY/ AUGUST
• America's Junior Miss
• The Blessing of the Fleet Bayou La Batre
• Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
• Seafood Festival Gulf Shores
• Alabama's Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Dauphin Island

SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER
• September Celebration (Performing Arts Events)
• Blakeley Bluegrass Festival
• Grand Festival of Art Marriott Hotel
• Quilts Past and Present Display
• Bayfest

NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER
• Mobile International Festival
• Christmas at Fort Gaines
• Candlelight Christmas at Oakleigh
• Candlelight Christmas at Richard's DAR House
• First Night Celebration
• GMAC Bowl

YEARROUND ATTRACTIONS
Fresh or saltwater fishing, golf, tennis, and the sand and surf.