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There is a war ship , sub, aircraft and armoured vehicles at this complex. You can take a self guided tour of the warship and a shorter one of the sub. It was very cool to actually see one up close.
This museum is not funded by the governemt and relies on donations. It is amazing what they have accomplished even after hurricane Katrina damaged some of the sircraft. We spent 3 hours there and could have spent even more time.
I thought it was interesting that the larger guns could be accurate to 21 miles. It makes you appreciate what the marines went through for freedom. At 680 feet, 129 guns, 15000 mile range and over 2200 people on board.
A must see......
Updated Oct 20, 2011
Address: 2703 Battleship Parkway (Highway 90/98)
Phone: 251-433-2703
Website: http://www.ussalabama.com/
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Probably the most famous plaza in Mobile is the Bienville Square. The park is named for Jean Baptiste LeMoyne Sieur de Bienville, Governor of Louisiana and founder of Mobile. It has a nice fountain, a monument to Bienville, and a gazebo. The park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM. It appears to be a popular hangout for the cities homeless; but they did not bother me when I went to the park.
Written Jul 4, 2011
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This building is currently the home of the Mobile Bar Association; but was originally the office of Doctor Henry S. LeVert. LeVert was the Mobile Physician from 1829 to 1864 and was instrumental in bringing modern health care to the town. This Italianate building served as a doctor’s office for almost 100 years.
Written Jul 4, 2011
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A much less visited museum, but one that I found interesting, was the Phoenix Fire Museum. The museum is housed in a restored 1859 firehouse and has a number of old fire engines, steamers, and other fire fighting displays shoehorned into the small building. The guy manning the museum when I visited was a retired firefighter and was pretty nice. Admission is free but donations are appreciated and help keep the museum running. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 1 PM to 5 PM on Sunday.
Written Jul 4, 2011
Address: 203 S. Claiborne Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 208-7569
Website: www.museumofmobile.com
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Mobile has a nice Mardi Gras Museum that doubles as a mystery dinner theater. Admission covers an unlimited wine bar (may adversely affect your mystery solving abilities), a multi-course meal, and 2 1/2 hours of hilarity and mystery provided by the Mobile Mystery Dinner Players. Nice museum too.
Written Jul 4, 2011
Address: 355 Government Street. Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 479-3212
Website: www.mobilemysterydinners.com
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A must for families with kids or for anyone fascinated by science (like me) is the Mobile Exploreum. This magnificent museum houses over 100 hands-on displays and interactive virtual reality games that teach kids of all ages about various aspects of science and are very entertaining. A larger than life IMAX theater is onsite also. They frequently have traveling exhibits and special activities so check out their website.
Written Jul 4, 2011
Address: 65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 208-6873
Website: www.exploreum.com
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As you might imagine, since Mobile is a large city, there are quite a number of museums located here. The Museum of Mobile is one of the main ones. The Museum of Mobile is located in a building that was built in 1857 and housed the Southern Market and the Old City Hall. It has a variety of nice displays depicting the history of the area. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 1 PM to 5 PM on Sunday. The museum is closed on Mondays. If you have a large family, there is a special family pass for $20. Admission is free for kids under 6.
Written Jul 4, 2011
Address: 111 S. Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 208-7569
Website: www.museumofmobile.com
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The Christ Church (Episcopal) was established in 1823 and is the oldest Episcopal congregation in Mobile and the state of Alabama. The cornerstone was laid in 1835 and the building was completed in 1842 by Bishop Leonidas Polk, the Bishop of Louisiana and Alabama. Polk also served as a general in the Confederate Artillery Corps. The impressive rectory for the church was built in 1900 and is located just behind it. The church is open 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. Located at the corner of Church and St Emanuel Streets.
Written Jul 4, 2011
Phone: (251) 438-1822
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Another beautiful and impressive church is the Government Street United Methodist Church founded in 1826. I really liked all the intricate detail work around the doors. Located a few blocks from the Admiral Semmes House just West of Broad Street.
Written Jul 4, 2011
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The Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception has a long history and has been added on to several times over the years. It is a beautiful and very impressive church. The parish was established in 1703 by John-Baptiste de la Croix the Bishop of Quebec while Mobile was the capitol of the Louisiana Territory. This is the oldest congregation of any denomination in Alabama and the Mississippi Valley. The building was constructed from 1835 to 1850. A crypt for deceased bishops is located here. I was here on Good Friday so it was very crowded. Open daily 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Written Jul 4, 2011
Address: 2 S. Claiborne Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 434-1565
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