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Mobile Alabama is a city rich in heritage. This is where you will find the shadows of the past through a variety of museums, historic buildings, and memorial parks. The battleship memorial park, for example, is the military park on the shore of Mobile Bay that features the World War II era battleship USS Alabama (BB-60). If you visit this attraction, you will feel the World War II times because of the memorials of Korean and Vietnam Wars, submarine USS Drum (SS-228), and other historical military equipment.
The Mobile museum is another place where you can find 300 years old "footsteps". In this museum, you will find essential parts of the culture especially in the historic Old City Hall (1857). The Oakleigh Historic Complex features three house museums that actually interpret the lives of people from three different levels.
The Mobile Carnival Museum is another historical gift in the state of Alabama. This museum houses the city's Mardi Gras history and memorabilia, plus the documents, costumes, and displays that were seen during the history of the festival season. These are just among the hundreds of museums that you can explore in Mobile Alabama.
Aside from museums, the Mobile city is surrounded by spectacular environmental blessings. The Mobile Botanical Gardens, for example, features a variety of flora spread. Over 100 acres of flowers, including 1,000 evergreen and native azaleas and other special species of plants are making the best gardens that you can find in America.
Mobile Alabama is also surrounded by over 45 public parks. Bienville Square, one of the most popular ones, is not just an enjoyable place but also an educational one. It is actually a historic park dating to 1850 in the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District, named after the Mobile founder, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
You must have heard about the Antebellum Homes in Mobile haven't you? Among the popular ones that you might have heard about are the Italianate, Greek Revival, and Gothic Revival. Aside from these, you have a lot of museums, parks, and architectural heritage centers to explore.
Mobile Alabama is indeed one rich city that is worth a visit so pack your bags and get going!
Planning a vacation to the great state of Alabama? Well, a must-see on your southern adventure is the lovely city of Mobile, Alabama. Here you will find many attractions such as the museum of art, antebellum home tours, and many other family friendly venues. Plan your journey now by visiting Alabama-trips.com to learn more about the fun and affordable vacation options that await you.
