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    George Wallace Tunnel, westbound
    Bruce K.

    "Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!" - George Wallace (1919-1998) Named for the 45th Governor of Alabama who served four terms and was Governor at the time the tunnels were competed. He was a staunch segregationist and is best known for the quote above. Martin Luther King Jr. called him "perhaps the most dangerous racist in America today." So I'm a little surprised that the tunnel has not yet been renamed but I'm not an Alabama resident and have no vote in such decisions. The tunnels carry Interstate 10 underneath the Mobile River from Blakely Island to downtown Mobile. There are two separate two-lane tunnels, one in each direction. The tunnel sections were constructed between 1969 and 1973 nearby and floated into place, then sunk. The depth of clearance is 40 feet and the tunnels are 3000 feet long. The westbound tunnel (which I did not traverse) has a sharp curve to line up with the roadway. This causes some significant traffic backup and has ignited a plan to replace the tunnels. There is no toll to use the tunnel and you're definitely not getting a radio signal down here. [Review 14112 overall, 1434 of 2020, number 173 in Alabama.]

    Lauri B.

    This used to be super cool when I was a kid. Now as an adult, it gives me a little anxiety, especially if I have to stop due to traffic. Still cool, well lit and interesting.

    Andi F.

    What a wonderful tunnel. The acoustics are wonderful. You could do a whole musical down here and it would sound great. This is one of the best, well-built tunnels I have been through in some time. I do not have a feeling that it will collapse in on me. There is something so calming about driving thru here. Traffic does slow a bit coming into the tunnel, but I guess that is to be expected given the lower traffic limit. I would not want to be in here if there is ever an accident.

    Teneha B.

    This tunnel has always been a landmark & checkpoint of such for me & the same was true this time around... CHECKPOINT made!!!! I must admit, entering this tunnel sort of makes your heart flutter a bit, but once the willies are gone, I do enjoy the "undergroundness" that I feel when entering. Sort of gives me the "Princess Diana Effect"; just to wonder how she felt, sort of trapped with no where to go... ehhhhh I'm going there, but I didn't mean to. I do enjoy this tunnel, sort of like a carnival ride or an alternate universe visit. Extreme, yeah I know, but just to think, there are massive amounts of water on either side of the wall. And since I can only assume the tunnel's length, I can only imagine the escape necessary if the unthinkable were to happen. Again, I do love this tunnel because it provides a sense of mystery & mystic... I love the slight upward curve that is ever so obvious due to the ear popping that you experience while passing thru. I simply love the tunnel for many reasons listed, but also for others that unlisted, but I could, you got about 20 minutes, you got time to listen??? LOL. Enough said... I love it. I'm not here to proclaim any historical facts associated with this tunnel, but just to say I LOVE IT & I always look forward to visiting it. CHECKPOINT MADE!!!!!

    Dave O.

    Located 40 feet below the surface of the Mobile River one has to wonder why they chose to go under instead of over the ship channel, this by no means is a stretch of water that exceeded the capabilities of bridge building in 1973 I also find it a bit odd that this is not the first tunnel to breach this river, the George Wallace Tunnel runs parallel to the older but still in use John H. Bankhead Tunnel circa 1942. Although the Bankhead Tunnel is a few hundred feet longer its a simpler two lane tunnel with only 12 feet of clearance verses the dual two lane tunnels with 16 feet of clearance known as the George Corley Wallace Tunnel. Although tunnels don't intrigue me as much as bridges do they do have a purpose and do represent a engineering marvel using a self supporting circular design based on the functionality of a straw so I have alway found them kinda boring since the view never changes. Add a few water tight windows or make them out of glass and you might get my attention until then I feel tunnels should bore through mountains and bridges should span the waterways.

    Angie T.

    The George Wallace Tunnel takes Interstate 10 in the city of Mobile, Alabama under the Mobile River and emerge on Blakeley Island where it meets up with the Jubilee Parkway which cross over Mobile Bay. It's well lit and super fun to drive through. I usually lose my radio signal going through it and have occasionally had a cell call drop. For some reason when there's a change in road scenery, be it high bridges or tunnels, some people don't seem to know what to do and slam on their brakes. Try to maintain your speed as this causes accidents and there's not much off shoulder to pull over if there is an accident. That causes major traffic jams and headaches. Happy traveling!

    Battle ship to your right, shortly after exiting the tunnel

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    I've always enjoyed tunnels. Tunneling and Funneling. Most anything involving a tube. They are amazing. Bankhead Tunnel is still the best.

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    Jackson's Oak

    Jackson's Oak

    4.0(5 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    7/29/2022: Directions are wrong, Jackson's Oak in located within Village Point Park Preserve. Head…read morethere instead of the address listed on Harbor Bluff, that only takes you to a cul de sac within a gated community. The vegetation is too thick and dense to enter on Harbor Bluff unless you have a machete. The entrance in Village Point Park Preserve is more walkable with no hassles. Walk down the pedestrian only road in Village Point Park Preserve, within a quarter of a mile, there will be an unmarked trail on the right, the boardwalk may be slightly visible through the trees. a brisk, quick walk to this tree and bing, you are at the Jackson Oak. I don't understand why this tree has no historical marker, this tree was a between 300-500 years old. Great for kids, great for dogs, there are also various trails throughout the park. There is also an older cemetery in this park, a short walk away.

    This is an impressive and massive old tree and worth the trip to see. It's accessible through…read moreVillage Point Park and the address listed here is not correct. The area itself has seen better days with old picnic tables, over-growth and the boardwalk around the tree in need of cleanup and some attention. There once was an information button to press to get info about the tree but it does not work. I am hoping the city and mayor will invest in a little TLC for this walking path and area and spruce it up. It has so much potential to be a great outdoor resource for locals and tourists alike.

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    Jackson's Oak
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    Medal of Honor Park

    Medal of Honor Park

    4.2(22 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    This is a great public space with the amenities fitting of its name. If you have littles, then just…read moreknow it is an outstanding, safe play area that fosters inclusion and welcomes all. There are walking trails that go through the woods, an off-leash dog area, and multiple mixed-use sportsball/athletic fields. On hot days, the splash pad area is the place to be, making for a safe space for kids and families to cool off and enjoy the sun. The frisbee disc golf course is one of the real hooks to the park, nicely laid out and maintained, and providing differing levels of challenge. Public restrooms are all around, the playground and splash pad area have soft landing spots, and it is generally well lit and safe all through the park. There are even several canopy areas with tables, allowing for picnics or other gathering use and mostly just to get out of the Alabama sun. Get out and enjoy the greenspace, Mobile, it's a beautiful place.

    This park is very popular and in a good area of town. This park includes a playground, restrooms, a…read moresplash pad, dog park, tennis courts, disc golf, amphitheater, baseball diamonds, soccer field, football field, paved walking paths, and unpaved walking trails in the woods. There is a small gymnasium for gymnastics in the MAWSS water tower. Parking is decent, but I have never visited on game days. ALOT of people walking and running. Park is open from dawn to dusk like all other parks in Mobile. The playground is the best of all the parks in my opinion. It is fairly busy, but not so much that would make you visit elsewhere.

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    Medal of Honor Park - Bench Walking Trail

    Bench Walking Trail

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    USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park - Missile room

    USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

    4.6(278 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    One of my most memorable vacation experiences ever. It is truly awe-inspiring to climb aboard a…read morepiece of history. Do not pass up the opportunity to visit. They are open every day except Christmas Day. It's a well done military museum experience, made more impactful by the simple fact of standing in a genuine WWII battleship (USS Alabama) and submarine (USS Drum). There is a lot at the memorial: the museum building full of aircraft and artifacts, the battleship, and the submarine, plus a few more vehicles outside. You could easily spend half the day here. Plan for 3-5 hours depending on your level of interest. I am not a military history buff, but I do like history, which "comes alive" when you are standing on the spot where something happened. So if you are even a tiny bit intrigued, just go! Wear reasonable shoes and be prepared to climb up some stairs and ladders, BUT don't let that scare you off, either. Young and old, thick and thin were enjoying the experience with us. FYI, you have to climb stairs up to a grid platform to enter the submarine from the top, and our group member with a heights phobia couldn't handle it, but he did okay everywhere else. You will learn a lot, and you will be able to imagine what the war was like for the men who lived it. My visit fueled my curiosity and prompted me to find and read every page of //World War II At Sea// by Craig L. Symonds, which basically describes every naval engagement in WWII. The USS Alabama is not mentioned by name in the book, but having climbed all over the Alabama and Drum made the harrowing naval history all the more poignant. There is plenty of parking, even for buses and RVs, and parking is $5. If parking a large vehicle (RV, camper), parking is $30 BUT includes one adult ticket (normally $18), so it's not that much more. Don't expect to eat here; we availed ourselves of the vending machine for some water at the end of our visit. I was a little bummed that the gift shop closes early.

    Such an awesome, family day, adventure! Especially if you have a history buff in the family…read more Online they do not inform you of paying for parking but it wasn't much and does support the unkept of the grounds and historical artifacts. There is a guided tour option and a self guided tour option. We had our kids with us, so we decided to guide ourselves and it was so fun. The kids learned some fun facts about our military history along with fun facts on how the vessels were used after being shored. Highly recommend making the drive from Pensacola, Gulf Shores, or any of the surrounding areas.

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    USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park - Top picture: walking platform onto the USS Alabama   Bottom: Galley inside the ship

    Top picture: walking platform onto the USS Alabama Bottom: Galley inside the ship

    USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park - On top of the submarine

    On top of the submarine

    USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park - Top deck of ship

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    Top deck of ship

    Cathedral Square

    Cathedral Square

    4.1(9 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I went to the beautiful Cathedral in the front of this park and decided to take a stroll around the…read moresquare in the middle of the day. There was a group of black men and a woman harassing me to speak to them and kept beckoning me to go up to them. I ignored them but they kept yelling the whole time that I made the round of the park until I go in my car. And when my family stepped out of the church, then they started yelling and harassing them too. They were yelling things like that I shouldn't be going to church if I don't want to speak to them. It was very unsettling. There should be more police presence in these tourist areas to make sure that people are not being harassed. If it was that unsettling in the middle of the day, I could only imagine at night.

    We walked through Cathedral Square on our way to check out the Cathedral of the Immaculate…read moreConception. Cathedral Square is a municipal park - It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti. A little history, This space, at one time, was Campo Santo - which was Mobile's Catholic cemetery (18th Century). The area that is now Cathedral Square quickly became a commercial block filled with buildings after the relocation of the cemetery. The buildings were then demolished in 1979 to create a public park facing the Cathedral. The current park and layout have been here for some time now. There were a few people here, as it was starting to warm up quite a bit and it didn't take too long to get pretty hot (really humid). But if you are going to check out the Cathedral - then this is a nice little green space to see it from and get some pretty cool pictures of the Cathedral.

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    Cathedral Square
    Cathedral Square - Fresh Produce @ Market in the Square

    Fresh Produce @ Market in the Square

    Cathedral Square

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