So fun! Loved it! You get to see history and just how special and well done these gowns and capes…read morewere.

Looking for something interesting to do not too far from Pensacola, we found the Mobile Carnival…read moreMuseum located in old town Mobile, less than an hour from Pensacola. Parking is free, the site is very close to the freeway, the museum staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and the displays are great. We took advantage of the free museum guided tour and learned so much about the history of Mardi Gras, like the fact that the first Mardi Gras celebration held in America was in Mobile, not New Orleans. That was just for starters. The displays are excellent, too, and they change periodically. The cost is pretty reasonable and there's a great little gift shop where you'll get a free moon pie at the conclusion of your visit. I'm sure we'll be back at some point!

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.

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 can I say about the annual 'Elberta German Sausage Festival' other than you simply don't want…read moreto miss it? Yes, the sausage is incredible, but there's so much more to this event that deserves recognition. The local vendor booths are fantastic, showcasing an impressive variety that's hard to sum up in just one message. You'll find everything from Veterans Organizations encouraging support for local vets to food stands offering delicious treats and unique crafts. Take the time to visit, mingle, and discover ways to support the many local programs that truly need our backing. It's a day full of fun, community spirit, and good causes. Thanks, Ron (or as they call me in the biker world, 1/2 Time--because half the time I remember, and half the time I don't!). Be safe, keep the rubber on the road, and watch out for motorcyclists!"

It was ok. I have been to several festivals and had higher hopes. Elberta fur das gute Leben. I…read moregrew up in Germany... I have such high standards for sausages. They were good Slightly charred. Mom wanted goulash.... She was so disappointed. It was super Americanized. The craft vendors were great. Local kids were rude to my parents... both in their 70s. This is why i knocked it down some.

What a wonderful free museum! I like seeing all of the historic trucks used in firefighting. On the…read moresecond floor is a lot of artifacts and information. The firefighters here used to have balls! And not just the males, a ball like a huge party! You are unable to go down the pole here, but it looks like a long and sturdy one. I would recommend for everyone, child or child at heart.

Very nice little free museum. My homeschooled kids really enjoyed it and it's actually a lot larger…read morethan I realized due to the two floors. Pretty cool way to spend an hour or two. Lots of neat artifacts and info. Five stars

Love this warm little shop, great art, speciality soaps, and a variety of pottery. The owners are…read morelocal and friendly. I purchased some adorable metal flowers. I will definitely be going back!

Thriller nights of Lights is unlike anything else in the Gulf Coast area to have a family friendly…read moreand fun Halloween celebration. When you arrive you turn the radio to a certain station in order to hear the music. A note here, the music isn't a weak signal it comes in super clear and strong the entire time. Take your time as you drive through with no headlights on and flashing lights all around it would be easy to have a car wreck. The lights and different Halloween symbols and characters dance and sync up to the music. It's a good little attraction for the 6 dollar price. It took us about 20 minutes to go through it. The lines can get long on weekends and on Halloween night but in general the hours are dusk till 10pm. Go see it, it's super fun and we had a blast!

This show was amazing. I can't even imagine how long it took to synchronize thr music to the…read morelights the way that they did. Good for people of all ages. I was in awe the entire ride. No traffic, everything flowed smoothly. I really wanted to hear a Harry Potter song "Toil and trouble ". Music played without a hitch. You have the option to pay with cash or card.

Just, wow! The eye catching piece at the door made the hubs and I curious enough to randomly stop…read morein while passing by. And man, am I glad we did as we were in for a treat! The history of the building itself had me nerding out and the amazing variety of exquisite artwork was the icing on top. Trey, gallerist, was fabulous! He is a wealth of knowledge and gracious host. We were offered wine and beer during our visit and thoroughly enjoyed our gallery tour. There's a ton of art upstairs, and Trey reminded us not to miss the former speakeasy downstairs, as their was a lot more art to be seen. I cannot wait to visit again during Art Walk. And we were also told that the gallery hosts events and can be rented out as well. Overall, the gallery is fabulous and well laid out! We weren't prepared for all that we were about to embark on when darting inside. Curiously wins again!

This place has the cream of the crop employees. They are so helpful and very accommodating. The…read moregallery is set up so beautifully, like a speak easy. The building is so pretty and set up very nicely. The selection is absolutely eclectic with the prices being very reasonable. Above all the customer service is spot on with Susan and Heather leading the pack! I love this place!

Cobblestone streets, music being piped through outdoor speakers, water fountains, flowers…read moreeverywhere and adorable little shops? Are you somewhere in heaven? Yes, pretty much. Welcome to Fairhope's French Quarter. Ahh, this little slice of heaven is in the middle of the beautiful little town of Fairhope. Getting to it is just as nice as being there. It's a pretty drive up and down hilly tree lined streets where duck and geese crossings aren't uncommon. Parking was a little challenging since I wasn't familiar with the area (yet, trust me I came here multiple times on my visit, so I learned quickly) but once I found it, it was a breeze and there are plenty of places to park for free. Once you're inside there so much to see and do, not unlike the New Orleans FQ but on a much smaller and less smelly scale. Cute little shops with clothing, books, restaurants, novelties and art. It's totally worth a visit or twenty and I highly recommend checking it out for yourself. I know I'll be back!

This is nothing like the New Orleans French Quarter. First off it is way cleaner and smells far…read morebetter. This area is also significantly safer than New Orleans. Now I can see how they were going for a gimmick marketing play here but they missed some elements. The restaurants and businesses here offer nothing French I saw and nothing that resembles New Orleans French Quarter. Panani Pete's offers Italian Panani sandwiches so this seems more like the Italian Quarter. Now parts of the New Orleans French Quarter were known as Little Italy or Little Palermo during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries as so many Sicilian immigrants lived in the French Quarter so maybe the theme is back to that era? The HUGE missing elements here are that they have no ability to allow you to carry your booze about everywhere like properly civilized humans should and they force closing times without any 24/7 establishments serving libations as a joy focused culture should. So I just don't get any sort of French Quarter vibe or joie de vivre required for a place to claim French Quarter status. Perhaps I'm missing something?