Top 10 Things To Do, Activities 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."

"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)."

"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."

"In a historic building, VEETS is a great place to dance to live music and meet friendly locals and staff members. You can consider it one of the best night clubs in Mobile, AL."

"Took my mum and dad here as my dad loves Italin food but I didn't want to take them to a chain restaurant. My mum who is a very picky eater cleaned her..."

"If you’ve lived in the city long, you know The Trellis Room is a wonder!. If you haven’t tried it yet, then prepare to add it to your dining to-do list, especially because this amazing Italian restaurant inside The Battle House Renaissance Hotel is around the corner from your luxury Mobile apartment. The beverages are stellar and the menu is deliciously creative."

"Enjoy a contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal menus that showcase the best local ingredients available to maximize flavor and presentation. The only AAA Four Diamond restaurant in Downtown Mobile. Open for breakfastDress code: CasualPhone: +1 251-338-2000"