The first Mardi Gras in North America was held in Mobile; that tradition remains today.
It’s even an official holiday in Mobile County!
Other activities include the interactive GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico, the USS Alabama battleship docked at Battleship Memorial Park, and performance arts venues.
One do-not-miss destination is Bellingrath Gardens and Home, which boasts a historic estate, lake, conservatory, and public gardens.