Church organized in 1842, now one of the oldest Black institutions in Mobile. Originally named Little Zion, but after extensive remodeling in 1896, renamed Big Zion.
Gulf Coast
Attractions
Educational, biologist-guided tours: wildlife prairie, natural butterfly nursery, wild turtle pond, ancient forest and wetlands of 20-acre native plant restoration project. Enjoy magnified butterfly wings, carnivorous plant collection, birdwatching, etc. Native nursery, bookstore.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
6700 acres. Hiking: 1-mi./1.6-km loop, 4-mi./6.5-km trail. Large migratory bird stopover Apr., May, Sept. and Oct. Walk on 5 mi./8 km of beach, surf-fish in Gulf of Mexico. Monarch butterfly migration mid-October.
Admission: Free
Historical landmark and old homestead with waterfall, water wheel, 1887 log cabin, nature trails. Electricity generated in 1800s for water-ground gristmill and cotton gin. Rail fences and early-American farm implements.
Admission: Free
One of Gulf Coast's grandest estates and most photographed building in Mobile today. 20-room mansion, built in 1855, offers visitors rare opportunity to glimpse life as lived in Old South. Available for rental.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Travelers Checks
Antique mall full of memories from the past.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Four-day Western Caribbean excursion from Mobile. Sailing aboard the cruise ship, Holiday on these dates: Jan 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, Mar. 10 & 24, Apr. 7. Check the Web site for other cruises and booking information.
Admission: Unknown
Roman basilica design, built on Spanish burial grounds in the heart of Mobile's Old Town. Features German art glass windows, bronze canopy over altar, 14 handcarved statues.
Admission: Unknown
Wonderful garden accessories, planters, outdoor furnishings, garden tools, seed, feed, and all kinds of plants, both for your vegetable garden and your lawn and landscaping needs. Also specialize in riding accessories: boots, saddles, tack, etc.
Admission: Unknown
Site of Alabama's oldest Protestant church. Features Tiffany stained-glass windows. North of Fort Conde, downtown.
Admission: Free
More than 35,000 square feet of collectibles, gifts, holiday decorations, religious art of the South, homemade fudge and candies, coffee and tea from around the world.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Restored train depot from the early 1900s. Now houses archives for City of Foley as well as railroad memorabilia.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Antebellum home housing artifacts from prehistoric, Native American, pioneer, antebellum, Victorian and modern periods from Clarke Co. history. 1850s exterior kitchen. Permanent and temporary exhibits. Research/genealogical materials available.
Admission: Free
960 acres, fishing, swimming facilities, 25-acre lake, rental boats, improved camping, picnicking, vacation cottage, hiking trails.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Built in 1822–24. Owned by National Society of Colonial Dames in America. Period antiques and decorative arts depicting 5 periods of historic Mobile. Original cannons from French Fort Condé and English Fort Charlotte.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks