Top 10 Kid Friendly 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."

"Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is home to interactive science exhibits and an IMAX theater aimed at entertaining and educating young minds. The museum's permanent exhibits cover a variety of topics, including an interactive life science lab where kids can conduct their own experiments while learning about biology and health. Other areas of the museum look at topics that relate to the Gulf of Mexico, including ocean life and human interaction with nature, like boating and fishing."

"For the past 35 years, The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center has been one of interactive things to do in Mobile for adults and kids. It is worth noting they are closed on Sunday and Mondays, but otherwise open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission for the museum and IMAX theater is $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children."

"Science Museums65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602MoreLess Info. With a collection of more than 50 interactive exhibits, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is sure to attract both children and their parents. It also has a theatre which shows themed documentaries."

"Since its founding in 1702, the port city has changed hands numerous times beginning with France to Britain onto Spain and then finally America, and you can feel those influences all around when exploring the neighborhoods. So let’s take it to the streets… Dauphin Street to start. The energy and soul of downtown Mobile is Dauphin Street, a toned-down version of Bourbon Street."

"Iconic Dauphin Street is the perfect location for the urban aesthetic photo shoot. Not only is it convenient to stop into a local shop or restaurant for amazing shopping and dining, but the rustic and historic look and feel will make each photo flawless."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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)."

"I wish I could reply to the fellow reviewers on Google without leaving a review myself as I have never been there. I’d like to reply to Jay Carroll."

"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves via the drive-thru or order ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience."

"Food was great as usual but the staff was too busy talking with each other to tend to business. Had to ask for them to get our food out of the heat windo..."

"Seven of us, decided to try this place out while in town for baseball tournaments. This diner had the most friendly and kind wait staff."