Mobile is the third most populous city in Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. Located at the junction of the Mobile River and Mobile Bay on the northern Gulf of Mexico, the city is the only seaport in Alabama. Today it is one of the major tourist destinations in Alabama and well known for its vibrant natural beauty and numerous tourists attractions.

A number of well preserved antebellum houses and beautiful gardens planted with azaleas give this city its special atmosphere. Apart from this, the city also features spectacular historic and modern architecture, museums, diverse arts and culture, and famous seafood creations. It is very much a holiday destination, offering almost everything that you could always wish for a perfect holiday.

Botanical Gardens- Nature at its best

This is one of the few destinations in Alabama where you can find nature at its best. It provides you with an option to enjoy nature’s beauty at its various Botanical gardens. Located in the heart of Mobile, the Mobile Botanical Gardens is one of the key tourist spots and offers a rare mix of cultivated areas and nature trails. Within its 100 acres, you can enjoy visiting Rhododendron Garden, Camellia Winter Garden, Fern Glade, Japanese Maple Garden, Herb Garden, and collections of hollies, magnolias, roses, and perennials, as well as a 27-acre longleaf pine habitat. These gardens are a part of this city and everyone must see.

Historic Districts- Worth enough to be explored

If you are a history buffer then Mobile has ample of options that are worth enough to be explored. There are nine dedicated historic districts - Old Dauphin Way, Oakleigh Garden, Detonti Square, Leinkauf, Church Street East, Lower Dauphin Street, Ashland Place, Campground, and Midtown that offer a cross section of the city’s architectural heritage.

Museums- Best option to know more about Mobile

The great quality of this city is its variety of museums like Phoenix Fire Museum, Gulf Coast Exploreum and Mobile Museum of Art. Each museum is unique from other and offers enough information about ancient Mobile. The Mobile Medical Museum is yet another museum that features artifacts and resources highlighting the history of medicine in Mobile. In addition to this, the Mobile Carnival Museum is yet another famous museum which houses the city's Mardi Gras history and memorabilia, documents the selection of costumes, floats, and displays seen during the history of the festival season.

Public Parks - Ideal option to hang out with entire family

For those who are looking for other option apart from botanical gardens or historic sites, this city even offers wide outdoor attractions. It has more than 45 public parks with some that are of special interest. Cathedral Plaza is one of them and well known as a performing arts park in the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District overlooking the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Spanish Plaza is a downtown park that features the "Arches of Friendship", a fountain presented to Mobile by the city of Malaga, Spain. Langan Park is yet another park that features lakes and natural spaces.

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