A family home built in 1882 by a local fisherman on the Bon Secour river. A beautiful estate well…read morekept throughout the years. Offering tours for $5 or come in to look around. Now available as a wedding venue as well. With various rooms being used as a Bridal and Groom suite. A large outdoor backyard with a pavilion in construction. This place is gorgeous, offering a glimpse at old life in the south. Improvements are constantly being made to keep the legacy of the Swift-Cole family living on.

Swift-Coles Historic Home, in Bon Secour, AL, initial construction was in1882, is a 6000 sq ft…read morestunning old home with 3500 sq ft of porches with swings and fans, love it. It's filled with beautiful period antiques, some which are familiar to me from my granny's home, that immediately transported me back my childhood. The grounds are beautiful with large Magnolia trees and 120 yr old Live Oak trees with Spanish moss everywhere and there's Azaleas, Hydrangeas and a variety of other plants and shrubs. The grounds all around are meticulously maintained giving the property vibrant look and appeal. Originally it was the home of Charles and Susan Swift and their 11 children, it was purchased in 1976 by Nik Coles. Before his death in 2007, he bequeathed the home to the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission. In 2009 the home was opened to the public and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A debt of gratitude is owed to Mr. Nik Coles for his contributions in saving one of the most colorful and outstanding examples of the turn of the century Gulf Coast architecture in our community. The Swift-Coles Historic Home is now open to the public for summer tours. The guided tours leads visitors through the 16 room historic tidewater mansion and grounds to experience how life along the Bon Secour River would have been nearly 100 years ago. There's lots of legends and lore about this place being haunted, many about the deceased displeasure with the renovations. I have been here several times and the last was recently with #1 son and my neighbor Claudine for a late night paranormal investigation with Panhandle Paranormal Group. It indeed was very cool! For more information about tours and current events call (251) 949-5550 or visit their Facebook page at: https://facebook.com/Swift-Coles-Historic-Home-544364585730248/ Bottom line: A lovely piece of history, it's not Mount Vernon but it's lovely.

We were in the Mobile area and decided to visit this expansive estate. Azaleas and camellia were…read morethe primary bloomers in mid-March, but there were other things to see in the gardens. Bellingrath is not among the gardens giving reciprocal admissions. After we paid, we were given a map and a brief explanation. Many of the garden paths are shady, while others are wide open. There are areas where there are lots of mosquitoes. Sunscreen and bug repellant are recommended for your visit. We enjoyed the water features, bridges, and the beautiful reflections. The so-called Asian-American garden near the end of the tour had some interesting hardscape but wasn't well maintained. The greenhouses were definitely worth a visit. There were lots of plants for sale during our visit. We didn't visit the Bellingrath Home Museum, which had an extra charge. All in all, we got some exercise and saw beautiful scenery during our visit. I'm guessing the gardens will be much nicer beginning in May. Hopefully the roses will be blooming by then.

What a beautiful and amazing place to visit. Being a tropical plant person this was worth the trip…read more I believe it's about a 3 mile walk through the gardens but it's easy. All the paths are beautiful. Didn't tour the house but next time. This is a must visit if you're into gardens and plants. Have to see the lights as well another time in the evening.

I came on a Saturday for a tour. I just missed the tour that was on the hour, but they were able to…read moreaccommodate me, a tour of one. Two of the Belles of Mobile were on duty and they gave a spirited tour full of information. They were very friendly. Lovely tour, well worth the $12 admission.

This is a very interesting old house in old Mobile. The young lady we had is a guide, one of the…read morebells, was a little nervous and spoke very quietly even though I asked her to speak up about 15 times. I hardly heard anything she said, but it was still very, very interesting and I love the architecture and the history of the building. The gardens are beautiful.

There are lots of local historical items! The gentleman there was very nice and spoke with humor…read moreand intelligence! Making the experience more enjoyable than the other droning boring museum guides. I very much would encourage anyone thinking about going to check this place out!!!

Excellent museum for kids & adults. Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Hands on exhibits show local…read morehistory, in the last surviving one room schoolhouse in the area. A must see!

Great little family pit stop. Learn some history View the…read moreocean and oil rigs. Take pics of cannons and be astounded by what they had to do in 1600's to survive It's crazy.... Human race has come so far yet not. .. Technology is super interesting....

What an amazing piece of history! Just walking through all the tunnels and between various areas…read moreyou get a real sense of what it was like when the fort was in use. It's quite harrowing. I wish I'd had an extra hour to look at all the artifacts and read everything in the museum, but with three kids under four, no way. Definitely plan to spend a half day here. There are restrooms and access to the beach, but no food (and no food allowed in the museum).

The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruise was a highlight of our spring break trip! Check in was a breeze. We…read moresaw lots of dolphins from afar and up close. A couple dolphins decided to cruise alongside us for quite a bit of time. The marine sea creatures were so much fun. Loved being able to touch and learn about these beautiful creatures. There were not enough passengers to fill two boats, so we didn't do a water fight. Instead, the kids got to shoot the water off of the boat and still had a blast. This dolphin cruise was so much fun. Staff were so friendly and kind. Two hours was the perfect amount of time as well. Be sure to tip staff. We used the QR code to tip via Venmo. This cruise was specifically great because it was alcohol free. Our family enjoyed that a lot.

These guys really know what they're doing! We booked the two hour dolphin cruise on a whim and were…read moreglad we did. They found multiple pods of dolphins, one even had a baby in it. They were respectful of the dolphins and made sure their customers got a good view. They do have plenty of seating options, as well as some inside an air conditioned cabin. The dolphins were playing in the waves right by our boat for several minutes.

We had the best trip with Captain Maddie! She was easy to book with and had great communication…read moreprior to our trip. She provided a large ice chest with bottled water and room for us to bring our own drinks on board. She tailored our charter to fit our needs and we had a wonderful time. The kids had a fun time getting off at islands and finding hermit crabs. I would highly recommend!

Captain Maddie is phenomenal at what she does! She made our trip stress free. He's contagious…read morepersonality and kind-hearted demeanor made our charter one of the most memorable and enjoyable times during our vacation on Orange Beach!!

My husband and I went on the Ashes to Ashes tour with Todd yesterday. It was super informative and…read morehe covered a lot of info in the hour and 1/2 walking tour of the graveyard. I would definitely attend another.

I've been on two different tours with Todd and am looking forward to my third. After moving to…read moreMobile and gathering as much of the history from books as I could endure a friend and I joined Todd on his Sunday walking tour. It was great. His stories brought to life all the dry facts I had read. Almost a year later I joined Todd on his Mardi Gras tour. Having experienced two Mobile Mardi Gras hearing his tales brought it all full circle and the how's and who's were answered. I would recommend these tours to anyone, local or guests. They are informative without being overwhelming. My next tour will be one of his evening tours and I'm ever so looking forward to it!

1 hour was the perfect amount for our group. The tour guide, Nic loves Pensacola and it shows in…read morethe stories he tells about the area. We were all beginners and he helped give us clear instructions and time to practice before we head out - We were ages 43-78 and had no problems.

Our family had a great time on the 2 hour segway tour. Lots to see and the segways were so much…read morefun. Nick was great and made it so much fun!

This review is for their Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Pensacola…read more We booked this tour through Viator. The starting point address did match the actual location perfectly, but I'm mentioning it because the confirmation email and digital tickets were not very clear about where the tour began. The app stated that we could access the tour from any of the stop locations, but it did not provide specific addresses for those stops. After clicking around in the app, I eventually found the main address listed at the very bottom of the screen. Parking was free, and check-in was easy and located inside the office. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The tour lasted approximately 1.5 hours. We were driven in a comfortable van through different areas of downtown Pensacola while the guide explained the history and current significance of each location. We stopped and got out at two different sites. There is usually a third stop, but on Saturday afternoons that location is skipped because the historic site is closed. There were two restroom opportunities between stops, which was very convenient. One of the stops also included a complimentary scoop of gelato, which was a nice surprise. Traveling in the van was comfortable, especially with the air conditioning, and it was helpful to have a knowledgeable driver who knew exactly where to go. During the tour, wristbands were provided, and by wearing them afterward, we were able to receive discounts at several local restaurants, which added extra value to the experience. Since we just moved here, this was a great way to learn about the city's history, take note of places to visit, restaurants to try, and even discover other tours the same company offers in the area. Overall, it was an enjoyable and informative experience.

Aww this tour was so fun!! We did the morning tour and got to go on the old 1930s ford! I will say…read moresometimes the tour guide has to switch the cars so keep this in mind it's because of her knee. The other van is also very nice as well though!! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind, my husband and I really enjoyed it. The meeting place was slightly confusing but it's in a brick building with the old ford parked outside it you can find the meeting place on the website! Definitely recommend this tour it was so fun!! Also we got free gelato!