Mobile, AL

Mobile is a cultural center with numerous festivals, museums and historical sites.
The City of Mobile has a busy commercial waterfront. There is heavy barge traffic from the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, on the northern end of Mobile Bay near the mouth of the Mobile River. There is also a cruise ship terminal, which adds to waterfront traffic.
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This coastal town has a vibrant 300-year history with lots of stories to tell and long-standing traditions celebrated on a regular basis. If visiting in February, be a part of the historic celebration that has been in Mobile since 1703. Houses are decorated and over 40 parades roll through the downtown during the week-long Mardi Gras celebration.
At any time of the year you can easily spend an entire day going to museums, parks, shops and restaurants on a walk through the Church St. East and Lower Dauphin St. historic districts. For those with transportation, cross the river to explore the U.S.S. Alabama, a WWII-era battleship docked at a memorial park (2703 Battleship Pkwy.). Open for self-guided tours. Call 251-433-2703.Visit Mobile at www.mobile.org to see options.

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