In 1711 a temporary wooden stockade fort was constructed to protect the new town of Mobile. In 1723, a new brick and stone fort was constructed and maned Fort conde in honor of King Louis XIV's brother. In 1820, Congress authorized the sale and removal of the fort.
Mobile
Attractions
Nationally acclaimed landmark. Completed in 1837, is outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture. Contains original interior as well as urns of favrile glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Rieger-Kloss pipe organ installed 2002.
Admission: Free
Science and adventure for groups of all ages. IMAX films, permanent and traveling exhibits. See website for latest information.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
On Mobile Bay. Owned and operated by University of South Alabama.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 71
Championship Yardage: 5954 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
A number if Apache POWs who died during their internment at the Mt. Vernon Barracks are buried in the National Cemetery portion of Magnolia Cemetery. Geronimo's son, Chappo Geronimo, died of tuberculosis at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania, and is also buried here.
Admission: Free
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
All types of giftware, fresh flowers, a huge selection of seasonal plants, including a variety of native Mobile species, acres and acres of trees, including a great selection of Christmas trees.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Championship course, driving range, putting green, snack bar, banquet/meeting facilities, Edwin Watts golf shop (custom fitting available). PGA pros available for lessons. Tournaments welcome.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Championship Yardage: 6337 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Sailing, fishing, boat rides. See Middle Bay Lighthouse, hook onto a nice trout, toast the sunset from the deck of 72' schooner Joshua. Vessels 22' to 72'.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Mobile and Baldwin Co.'s oldest tour service. Specialists in sightseeing, group tours, conventions, itinerary planning and true Southern hospitality. Guides representing generations of knowing and loving Mobile and Baldwin Co.
Admission: Admission charged
More than 100 acres of natural woodlands, cultivated gardens, display areas and Botanical Center where lectures, meetings and receptions are held. Fragrance and texture garden specially designed for physically challenged.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Live greyhound racing. Parimutuel wagering available on thoroughbred and greyhound racing via closed-circuit simulcast. Screen-activated teller machines throughout. Clubhouse dining features Gulf Coast seafood and steaks. Must be 18 or older.
Admission: Free
Extensive collection of instruments, equipment, photographs, teaching materials and authentic letters which portray medical practice from the early 1700s and medical education since the 1800s.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks
Houses official non-current records of City of Mobile from 1814 to present day, as well as historical artwork, paintings and statues.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks
Beautiful, newly expanded art museum in Langan Park features permanent collection of fine arts and crafts covering 2000 years of cultural history, blockbuster and traveling exhibitions, theater and interactive gallery. Gift shop.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Founded in 1952 to meet the needs of area farmers, the garden center today offers amateur and professional gardeners everything they will need for planting, including native Mobile plants, garden items, seasonal specialty items, and much more.
Admission: Unknown
Located in West Mobile, one block from the University of South Alabama's Stanky Field, Morrison’s has supplied gardeners for many years with plants needed to complete a small flower bed or a complete landscaping project.
Admission: Unknown
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Fax: 251-415-0123
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Fax: 251-343-4912
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Fax: 251-432-6111
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Fax: 251-666-0710
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Fax: 251-478-0477
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Fax: 251-341-0300
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Fax: 251-660-0194
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Fax: 251-344-8790
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Fax: 251-344-7700
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Fax: 251-471-4937
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
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Fax: 251-660-1724
Accepted: Travelers Checks
Phone: 251-666-5600
Fax: 251-666-2773
Accepted: Travelers Checks
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Fax: 251-344-5855
Accepted: Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
Phone: 251-342-3383
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
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Fax: 251-574-0541
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
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Fax: same
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Fax: 251-706-0291
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Fax: 251-662-0223
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
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Fax: 251-342-4752
Accepted: Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
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Fax: 251-660-8053
Accepted: Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
Phone: 251-344-8030
Fax: 251-344-8055
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 251-432-4174
Fax: 251-432-7009
Accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Visa
Phone: 251-438-9921
Fax: 251-438-9921
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa