Historic Sites in Mobile

"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."

"Arranged underneath canopies of giant old oak trees, the Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile is hauntingly beautiful. Established in 1836, the cemetery has some of the most beautiful and elaborate Victorian-era tombstones and monuments in the south. It is the final resting place for many of the prominent citizens of Mobile during the 19th and early 20th centuries including Walter and Bessie Bellingrath (from #3 above, the Bellingrath Garden and Home) and John Bragg (from #5 above, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion)."

"Mobile is a port city on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The WWII-era USS Alabama battleship is anchored in Battleship Memorial Park. Floats, costumes and photos at the Mobile Carnival Museum illuminate the city’s centuries-old Mardi Gras tradition. The 1850 Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception features intricate German stained glass."

"A perfect LGBTQ-friendly dive bar with cheap drinks, karaoke on Tuesdays and a chill patio in the back. People are laid back and super friendly, so this would be a great place to check out if you are traveling solo. Also love that this is a smoke-free bar, which is apparently still a thing in Mobile."

"Jam out to jukebox music with your loved one at Hayley's Bar in Mobile, AL. This diversely decorated bar has a wonderful atmosphere, staff and pool table. Go there often to check out their drink specials."

"They serve great food in an atmosphere that is relaxed, spontaneous, yet civilized….well, sometimes. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 251-410-7427. Asian-Fusion, 0.3 MILES"

"Best Bite:Moe Nachos, served with tangy white barbecue sauceAt Moe’s, barbecue is king, but the side dishes are the crowning jewels. Tender, smoked meats are paired with above-average sides."

"It would be nice if they more clearly marked where the entrance that is handicapped accessible is. Otherwise, they nailed on atmosphere, friendliness, and..."

"3917 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608-1621ItalianLunch, DinnerSeating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Table Service+1 251-342-3662http://www.carrabbas.com"