Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Mobile

"Rounding out our list of activities for a day trip to Mobile is the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Dating back to 1703, the cathedral was established as the first Catholic Parish on the Gulf Coast. Today, it remains a functioning church and a popular wedding venue."

"The first Catholic Parish on the Gulf coast was established at Mobile in 1703, one year after the founding of Mobile. In 1781, in Mobile’s Spanish period, the parish received its present title “Church of the Immaculate Conception."

"Located in the De Tonti Square Historic District, this Italianate townhouse was built in the 1860s for Captain Charles G. Richards and his wife Caroline. Later donated to the city of Mobile, the home was restored in 1973 by the local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and turned into a museum house, which offers daily guided tours and hosts special events. Highlights include Cornelius chandeliers in the entry and both parlors, a Baccarat crystal chandelier in the formal dining room, four seasons lace ironwork, and delicate Carrara mantels."

"Fort Conde is one of the historical places to visit in Mobile,AL. The fort was built in 1723 by French explores and had many names from the different colonial powers that ruled. It was not until construction of the Wallace Tunnel in 1966 the remnants of the fort were found."

"Fort Conde is also known as the Fort of Colonial Mobile or Fort Charlotte. It served to honor Louis XV of France in the year 1723."

"Oakleigh, a Greek Revival mansion, was built in 1833 for James Roper, a prominent merchant. The house has been restored and furnished with antiques of the early Victorian, Empire, and Regency periods. Next to the mansion is the Cox-Deasey House, a raised Creole cottage typical of Mobile's middle-class city dwellers in the 1850s."

"Oakleigh House was constructed in 1833 and is a famous landmark and tourist attraction in Mobile. Its authentic period rooms allow visitors to experience Mobile’s history through the eyes of its residents."

"Continuing the trend of historic homes, Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is an antebellum home. This picturesque 1855 mansion features period furniture and artwork, with guided tours offered by knowledgeable volunteers. Do call ahead, though, as the mansion is often rented for private events."

"Best Bite:Butch burger dressed with bacon, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, mayo and mustardEstablished by Roy Seewer in 1993, Butch Cassidy’s reasonable prices, low-key atmosphere and burger options aplenty keep locals coming back. Daily specials, along with sandwiches, seafood, nachos, wings, and low-carb options round out the menu."

"Located on Old Shell Road in Mobile, Alabama, this shop is owned and operated by Cammie Wayne that use to work there when she was 16 years old. Cammie purchased the ice cream shop from Edwin Widemire back in 1998 after he opened it back in 1969. It was listed as the “Best Ice Cream Shop” for the state of Alabama by MentalFloss.com back in 2017."

"You choose your flavor of ice cream, they mix and freeze it on a special cold prepping surface then roll it up like a scroll and place it in a cup. You then choose your toppings from Coffee, Cereal-ouosly, Cookies & Cream to Peanut Butter JellyTime, Strawberry-Licious and Say S’mores. They even have some wonderful Coke and Root Beer Floats with a Dreamsicle Float."

"Good and fast service, but the ice cream rolls and homemade ice cream felt really greasy, Coffee flavor was good but chocolate tasted like sugar no choco..."

"Four distinct options are available at Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt:. Nonfat in Dreamy Chocolate, California Tart, New Your Cheesecake, Very Vanilla, Cherries Jubilee, Raspberry Pomegranate Energy, Birthday Cake, Caramel Delight, Blueberry Tart and Coconut. They feature 8 calories per ounce, with no fat, no cholesterol, low carbs and only sweetened with Fructose."