I happened to be in Mobile playing tourist and decided to have a look around at this museum. The…read morerotating exhibit of Sunken Treasures was very interesting. Of course there are 50billion11 things on the sea floor given how many ships have sunk. The wide variety of things to explore here, I could have easily spent several hours here. There is a section on Mardi Gras, the history of the lands, the peoples who were here before the Europeans. The kids' section was super cute. The exhibit on mourning was also great. I do like knowing about the history of mourning. The timeline that included slavery was eye-opening. The area with all of the buggies was delightful, and I wish I could ride one! Take it out for a spin.

A must see when visiting Mobile is the Historic Museum that is currently hosting a display of…read moreJapanese Samurai's armor and historical artifacts. The curated exhibit is very educational and informative on the Shogun era's. Additionally the museum provides a wide range of interactive experiences on Mobile's history. From the founding of the city that predates the formation of the State to the arrival of the first African slaves to the history of Mardi Gras, it's all there.

Ten Sixty Five Fest! The name gives me chills of excitement! The music spectacular of the fall…read morecalendar is Ten Sixty Five and makes music lovers of all kinds coming out and support local and nationally recognized musicians performing in Mobile! Put on through the Jake Peavy Foundation in partnership with many local businesses including Gulf Distributing, Austal, Regions Bank, and others, it's a 100 percent FREE festival held for an entire weekend in Downtown Mobile! Aptly named as Mobile is where I-10 and I-65 meet forming a crossroads for the nation, Ten Sixty Five brings a myriad of regional, local, and national music acts from all genres to Mobile to show us what they can do! The main festival stage takes over the end of Dauphin Street near Moe's BBQ in the Lower Dauphin Street Entertainment Area for three days allowing local bands and national headliners to descend on downtown Mobile to entertain Mobilians and visitors alike. Spanning the music of today in the genres of Folk, Rock, Alternative, and a little Bluegrass and Country there is something for everyone, Last year local heroes the Mulligan Brothers played, as did nationally renowned recording artists the Counting Crows, with Trombone Shorty and others rounding out the lineup! This year the list is riddled with alternative rock groups that will be sure to draw major crowds such as Cage the Elephant and Judah and the Lion; both of which have been featured on Sirius XM for years now. Local favorites Wet Willie will be jamming out like hometown hero Jimmy Buffet bringing that Mobile bay and beach vibe to Ten Sixty Five. In addition, Southern Rockers and national recording artists Blackberry Smoke will grace the Ten Sixty Five stage bringing their unique sound which seems to take its roots from that of Confederate Railroad and .38 Special! In my opinion Ten Sixty Five is a can't miss event of the fall and showcases the absolute uniqueness of the Mobile community and its desire to be known as a business, social, music, and food mecca of the Gulf Coast. With Bayfest being gone, this was an event that needed to happen and in the eyes of this Mobilian is a welcome addition to the entertainment calendar.

This was my first year to attend 1065. I love when Mobile is able to put events like this together…read more 1065 took the place of Bayfest and while it didn't secure the most popular bands or singers, it delivered fantastic groups- both local and non-locals (it did grab Cage the Elephant!). For a free event, it didn't disappoint. It's always nice to see a variety of people turn out to support and enjoy things like this. It's located in the heart of downtown with carrots stages scattered along Dauphin street, close enough to walk to the next but far enough the sounds don't take over each other. It's also in a prime location for fantastic restaurants and bars to keep you fed and hydrated. It's a must for anyone who hasn't been, at least once!

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?

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!

Beautiful park with a nice trail for walking or running. Perfect location for taking pics. Highly…read morerecommend you bring a friend or two because it is very secluded.

What a wonderful place for a family outing! My wife and I truly enjoyed visiting this garden.read more

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.

Nice music.Wated 30 min in line to get sausage , not as good as ones at any grocery store.read more

This establishment popped up in a Google search for souvenirs and gifts. I think Google was wrong…read moreon this one. They have lots of clothes, toys, Mardi Gras items, glassware, and local artisan items, but no inexpensive gift items featuring Mobile or Mississippi. No one greeted me on the way in or way out. I walked down to Bienville and supported local businesses by purchasing souvenirs and gifts there.

I love this store even though I typically don't like to shop. Because Uban Emporium supports local…read morevendors and contains interesting, varied and high quality products (olive oils, jewelry, soaps, pottery, toys, clothes, etc), shopping is fun and worthwhile here. A great place to shop for unique gifts for yourself or others. Enjoy your experience.

We attended this event for the second year in a row. We were happy to see they moved it from…read moreAugust to September as it was slightly cooler this year. The hooptie do takes place under the big tent behind Springhill Hospital. Guests can enjoy a car show, a silent auction, a raffle, live music and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. I'm talking shrimp and grits, gumbo, fried catfish, cobbler for dessert and much more. The food on the buffet is prepared by the hospital and Half Shell Oyster House has been there the past two years giving samples of their delicious chargrilled oysters on the half shell. Each guest also gets two free drinks - beer, wine, Cokes or bottled water. It's well worth the price of tickets. The tickets sell for $25 each and the proceeds go towards a great cause.

What an awesome souvenir and gift shop. The owner was charming and informative about Mobile's…read morehistory and Mardi Gras. In fact, the store is named after Mobile's founder. We just got some magnets, stickers, and shot glasses, but he treated us like we were buying hundreds of dollars of merchandise. He gently packed our items and even threw in some Mardi Gras beads. Very limited metered street parking. Paid lots nearby. They don't open until 10am but are open 7 days a week as of November. I would highly recommend this establishment for your souvenir, gifts, local artisan items and Mardi Gras needs.

Great little gift shop! Jammed packed of all Mobile items you may need ! They have everything! We…read morehappened to meet the owners and they were so nice ! Loved our experience there !