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Mobile Botanical Gardens
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  • By PA2AKgirl on December 19, 2004
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    By the Mobile Museum of Art, it's an excellent idea to continue onto the Botanical Gardens after you check out the museum (or just do it on its own) They are excellent (in my opinion) with over 100 acres that you can just walk around on your own and enjoy. What I like about this particular one is that they have rare species of locally known plants like magnolias, azaleas and camellias and roses as well as a japanese garden and herbs. VERY well laid out, relaxing and of course, pretty.

    They are open the WHOLE year and best of all...they are FREE!! Why would you NOT go?

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  • Address: 5151 museum drive, mobile
  • Phone: (251) 342-0555
  • Directions: take springhill avenue from I-65 (exit 5) heading toward western mobile. a couple miles & a couple stoplights later, look for a light to turn left & head immediately right through the park. It's on the left
  • Website: http://bama.ua.edu/~almuseum/m_mbc.htm
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    Fort Conde
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  • By PA2AKgirl on December 19, 2004
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    Not enough people visit Fort Conde...and I don't understand it. Perhaps because it's downtown and a lot of people don't visit Mobile for recreation or historical reasons. (WHY NOT?!?!) I do understand that if you're thinking of a Fort in the deep south, you probably will first think of the civil war. Fort Conde has NOTHING to do with the civil war. Mobile's history is so interesting--first it was owned by the French, then the British and then the Spanish (then Americans, Republic of Alabama, the Confederacy and again, the Americans) But I'll talk more about that in a general tip. Anyway, Fort Conde, the one that is there now, is a replica of an 18th century fort right in downtown. You can take tours of it--people are dressed in period costumes and will certainly learn a lot about the area through the different occupations.

    They are open every day from 8-5 with the exception of major holidays and of course, Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) If you want a specific tour time, call the number below.

    Around here you can get carriage and trolley tours of the city as well.

    This picture makes me laugh. We were down at Fort Conde on Dec 12, 2004 and apparently it wasn't busy b/c this soldier was talking on his cell phone. "Okay, the traffic is light on Interstate 10 right now, might want to get the troops in place and move them on in before Monday rush hour" It's just so funny to see an 18th century soldier on a cell phone!

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  • Address: 150 S. Royal Street
  • Phone: 251- 208-7304
  • Directions: Downtown, I-10 exit for Royal Street/Fort Conde
  • Website: www.museumofmobile.com
  • Other Contact: 251-208-7723
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    Cathedral Square
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  • By PA2AKgirl on December 20, 2004
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    Located in downtown Mobile, the square is bordered on one side by the prominent Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Dauphin Street. From this area, you can either relax in the square, sit near the fountains (perfect on one of the MANY hot days), enjoy a romantic stroll through the square and wonderful weather or take a walk through the city. Walking tours include Cathedral Square and it certainly highlights the beauty of downtown Mobile.

    We went in December and coming from cold Pennsylvania, the square was really a breathtaking site. It was warm, sunny, there were leaves on the trees, it was decorated for Christmas--poinsettas lined the walkways, the trees were decorated. We loved it:))

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  • Address: Cathedral Square
  • Directions: Take Dauphin downtown ...the square is a prominent feature and can't be missed
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    Battleship Park
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    • PA2AKgirl
  • Updated By PA2AKgirl on December 19, 2004
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    battleship park
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    I'm not the best person to write this tip because ever since I was little, my family has dragged me from place to place to see battleships. I have no interest in this stuff--each one looks the same to me. BUT, as far as having more a variety, I do like Battleship Park. Not only is there a large ship, but there's planes, a submarine and even a rose garden. There's a little cafe on board the ship where you can wait for people who are a little more enthusiastic about seeing 40 battleships a year.
    This one does have a history, too...it was the ship that led the fleet to Tokyo in 1945, it was known as the "mighty A"
    They have stuff on the Tuskegee Airmen and you can get inside the submarine

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  • Address: 2703 Battleship Pkwy.
  • Phone: (800) 426-4929
  • Directions: Downtown, in the water, From I-10, you'll see signs to the bayway and then a very clear exit to the park
  • Website: http://www.ussalabama.com/
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    My favorite building in Mobile
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  • By PA2AKgirl on December 20, 2004
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    • What an impressive building - Mobile
    What an impressive building
    by PA2AKgirl
    Look at this place, it's incredible. Also, it's NOTHING like the other buildings in Mobile making it even more striking. I'm all about the older, Oakleigh period, french and spanish influenced historical structures, but this always sticks out as being THE building I associate with Mobile. It's really called the Arthur Outlaw Mobile Convention Center and has (understandably and deservingly) won numerous archtitectural awards. Located downtown, on the Mobile River, it's one of the structures that defines Mobiles small but unique skyline. If you're one of the people who gets to attention a special function, meeting or convention here, I'm jealous. It's probably the best convention center in the country (that's my personal opinion) If you don't have to be there for those reasons, just check it out--they also maintain the visitors bureau

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  • Address: Water Street/Mobile River
  • Directions: Take water street/convention center exit off of I-10
  • Website: http://mobile.org
  • Other Contact: www.mobileconventions.com
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    A fantastic museum in Mobile
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  • Updated By PA2AKgirl on December 19, 2004
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    • a small part of the museum - Mobile
    a small part of the museum
    by PA2AKgirl
    The Mobile Museum of Art was recently rennovated and is something people must go see! The design of the building is nice and for a city that people never really say much about, it boasts a good museum and other galleries/shops. I used to volunteer here and we'd get maybe a few people on the weekends. However, even then, they had terrific exhibits and it was such a laid back museum you didn't feel like someone was staring at you the whole time and just waiting to yell if you got too close to a painting (we've all been to those museums). Since it's much bigger now, there's so much more to see and people are (thankfully) taking advantage of it. For a small city, it's a great place to check out.

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  • Address: 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile AL
  • Phone: 251-208-5200
  • Directions: From I-65, go to the Springhill Exit (exit 5) head west. The turn off for the museum is a couple miles ahead on the lefthand side. I believe it's marked pretty well.
  • Website: http://www.mobilemuseumofart.com/
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    Another good museum
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  • Updated By PA2AKgirl on December 23, 2004
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    The Museum of Mobile is located downtown near Fort Conde (which is one of the museum sites) But the building the actual museum is located in is beautiful. Inside, they have a good variety of exhibits including the Civil War from Mobile's eyes, the journey of the African Americans coming to the deep south, the first Americans view of Mobile, and even Hurricane. ALSO, my favorite (as in all museums) is the discovery room with the interactive exhibits. FUN!!!

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  • Address: 111 S. Royal Street
  • Phone: 251.208.7569
  • Directions: Near Ft. Conde, in the old City Hall/Southern Market
  • Website: www.museumofmobile.com
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    Bienville Square
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  • By PA2AKgirl on December 19, 2004
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    • beautiful bienville square near Christmas - Mobile
    beautiful bienville
    square near Christmas
    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.

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  • Address: Bienville Square, downtown
  • Directions: Take Dauphin or St. Francis all the way downtown--the cross streets are Conception and St. Emmaunel
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    dauphin street
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  • By doug48 on May 7, 2009
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    • "bourbon street" architecture
    by doug48
    dauphin street runs east and west through the center of downtown mobile. dauphin street is nicknamed mobile's "bourbon street" because of the architecture of the buildings that line the street and it's numerous bars. a fun part of town to visit for it's vibrant nightlife.

  • Address: dauphin street
  • Directions: downtown
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    fort conde museum & visitor center
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  • By doug48 on May 6, 2009
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    fort conde museum & visitor
    center
    by doug48
    the fort conde museum and visitor center is a good first stop when in downtown mobile. here you can learn about this interesting fort and get information about the other attractions of mobile. admission is free.

  • Address: 150 s. royal street
  • Phone: 251-208-7364
  • Directions: next to the fort, downtown.
  • Website: http://www.museumofmobile.com/
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