Downtown Mobile
by PA2AKgirl
Mobile is a little different in that a lot of people, when they visit or even know the city, don't frequent downtown that often. While West Mobile is growing and expanding and sprawling into Mississippi (it seems), downtown is improving its image, though quietly. People sometimes don't ever go down here, but during a weekend day, when it's quiet, I LOVE downtown. The nightlife is probably what it's best known for, but I tend to hit up local bars rather than clubs. It's a trade off, really...you get completely different things depending upon the time of day and even the day. Sundays are REALLY quiet, but a perfect day to relax in the squares. Other mornings, you can shop and get some coffee...visit a museum. Nights are crazy downtown (especially weekend nights) and special occasions like the Mobile bowl and Mardi Gras are insane. I love the downtown. The city is so different from area to area. There are walking tours available...take one of those independently or with a group. It's safe during the day, definitely.
My Jags!
by PA2AKgirl
The University of South Alabama may not have a football team (think about it, all of the good players will go to Auburn/Alabama/Ole Miss/LSU or Florida. The south doesn't have a lack of great college football teams. ) but they DO have a decent baseball and basketball team. And from 98-00, they had a great sorority intramural ultimate frisbee team, if I do say so myself! haha...
Anyway, if you're in town, head to west Mobile and support my jaguars--we're red/white/blue AND our initials are USA (isn't that amazing??)
New Mitchell Center is very nice, too!
Wintzell's Oyster House
by rholloway about Wintzell's Oyster House
Atmosphere: Everyone who is anyone has traveled through the doors of Wintzell's. There are 'calling cards' everywhere, tackec up. Jokes, sayings, etc., are everywhere. Fresh Seafood; in particular oysters on the half shell
USS Alabama
by seagoingJLW
Take a tour aboard the USS Alabama. You will also find the submarine, USS Drum, here , as well as 23 combat aircraft.
The exhibit opens daily (except Christmas) at 8:00 am. It closes at 4:00 pm October through March and at 6:00 pm April through September.
Bienville Square
by PA2AKgirl
As part of a downtown tour, make sure you check out Bienville Square. It's a very nice green spot in Mobile that used to be the center of social activity--like clubs, for example. Now, it's just a wonderful place to hang out, walk around and sometimes there are live events. When we were there, being so close to Christmas, there was a lovely tree and decorations hanging from the live oaks.
Sign in with Facebook
M-60 Main Battle tank
spanish plaza
conde-charlotte house
Downtown
