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  1. Mobile is located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is 168 miles (270 km) by highway southwest of Montgomery , the state capital; 58 miles (93 km) west of Pensacola, Florida ; and 144 miles (232 km) northeast of New Orleans .

  2. Jul 18, 2023 · Travel. 27 Top Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile is known for the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S., among other historic attractions and events. By Ben Luthi. |. July 18,...

    • Visit the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. The USS Alabama, a BB-60 battleship nicknamed "the Mighty A," was launched in 1942 and decommissioned after WWII, becoming the centerpiece of Mobile's new veteran's memorial park in 1965.
    • Explore Fort Conde. Built by the French on Mobile Bay in 1702 to defend their colony, the fort was rebuilt in 1723 after a flood, serving as the area's main defense point until 1820.
    • Mobile Museum of Art. The Mobile Museum of Art is located in Mobile's Langan Park. This large facility is home to more than ten thousand works of art, which span a period of 2,000 years.
    • History Museum of Mobile. The History Museum of Mobile is home to artifacts and exhibits that explore Mobile's fascinating past. Looking back as far as the Native Americans who first inhabited the area, the main exhibits take a journey through time.
    • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. USS Alabama and USS Drum are two of the four National Historic Landmarks in Mobile Alabama. See other two below (in our ‘things to do in Mobile future visits” section).
    • Where to Stay in Mobile AL. When planning your visit, consider our favorite Mobile Alabama hotels. The Admiral Hotel Mobile, Curio Collection by Hilton.
    • GulfQuest National Maritime Museum. The GulfQuest National Maritime Museum represents all of the Gulf of Mexico. Before entering GulfQuest, look at the building from the parking lot.
    • Mobile Carnival Museum. Did you know that the first Mardi Gras in USA was in Mobile Alabama in 1830? Indeed, Mardi Gras is big business. Mobile Mardi Gras generated $400 million to Mobile’s economy in 2019.
  3. Mobile Tourism: Tripadvisor has 52,225 reviews of Mobile Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Mobile resource.

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  4. Jun 15, 2024 · Mobile, city, seat (1812) of Mobile county, southwestern Alabama, U.S. It lies on Mobile Bay (an arm of the Gulf of Mexico) at the mouth of the Mobile River and is a river port and Alabama’s only seaport. The site was explored by Spaniards as early as 1519.

  5. Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama: See Tripadvisor's 52,226 traveler reviews and photos of Mobile tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Mobile. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.