Mobile, Alabama one of the oldest cities on the Golf Coast is home to seven historic districts. Filled with antebellum era architecture, murals, and the home of the original Mardi Gras parade. The Mardi Gras Museum shares the history of the start of the festival that was later established in New Orleans. Once called the Paris of the South, Mobile considers itself the cultural center of the Gulf Coast. On a walk around the town there are numerous parks, squares, and museums. In some parks you can picnic and search for alligators.
The Richards Dar House and museum shares Mobile's finest examples of the Italianate style. Famous for its cast-iron façade depicting the four seasons. It is on the National Register (1860) and offers tea with a tour.
Also, in Mobile you will find Alabama's only saltwater port that plays an important role in the economic health of the city. Along the water the National Maritime Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to the Gulf of Mexico's maritime history. You will also see the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park and can visit the ship to learn about America's military past.
