7/29/2022: Directions are wrong, Jackson's Oak in located within Village Point Park Preserve. Head…read morethere instead of the address listed on Harbor Bluff, that only takes you to a cul de sac within a gated community. The vegetation is too thick and dense to enter on Harbor Bluff unless you have a machete. The entrance in Village Point Park Preserve is more walkable with no hassles. Walk down the pedestrian only road in Village Point Park Preserve, within a quarter of a mile, there will be an unmarked trail on the right, the boardwalk may be slightly visible through the trees. a brisk, quick walk to this tree and bing, you are at the Jackson Oak. I don't understand why this tree has no historical marker, this tree was a between 300-500 years old. Great for kids, great for dogs, there are also various trails throughout the park. There is also an older cemetery in this park, a short walk away.

This is an impressive and massive old tree and worth the trip to see. It's accessible through…read moreVillage Point Park and the address listed here is not correct. The area itself has seen better days with old picnic tables, over-growth and the boardwalk around the tree in need of cleanup and some attention. There once was an information button to press to get info about the tree but it does not work. I am hoping the city and mayor will invest in a little TLC for this walking path and area and spruce it up. It has so much potential to be a great outdoor resource for locals and tourists alike.

The width of this tree from the street is amazing. Both daughters went to Alabama School of Math…read moreand Science and all the students love this beautiful work of God

Amazing to see something living that is so old. Just hope it will be able to survive another 300.read more

Soooo there's honestly nothing here other than a future site. The gate in my picture offers a photo…read moreopp, but other than that, this is an empty lot where a welcome center is eventually planned. Across the street is the Africatown Cemetery, which is an interesting place to meander thru and take in some of the differences in grave sites/resting places. For the record, there is an Africa town Heritage House in town, but it was not open the day that we rolled through here. Their hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Finally got a chance to visit Africatown in Alabama, its been on my list of must places to explore!…read moreMy first stop was the "Heritage House" The Clotilda is the last known slave ship is located here, along with lots of history. It opened its doors in July 8, 2023. There is a reason it opened on this day, you must do your own research to find the answer. I've read several books about Cudjoe (Kazoola) Lewis and the decedents of Africatown. Read the book called the "Barracoon before you visit, this will give you a better understanding. The actual welcome center is being rebuilt. The Heritage House museum will give you some maps and info to visit the other sites in town. Visit the museum, churches, parks and cemetery. There are a few old houses still standing. Enjoy your visit, Im sure we will visit again soon. BTW: Alot of people are not aware that this town exist, education is the key to the truth. Tell your friends, visit and donate if possible. The visitor center is currently under construction, so I shared some of the local sites. @glampedlife

Mobile, Alabama Folklore. Apparently, there is a Leprechaun in the Tree at the end of a dead end…read moreroad on Le Cren Street in the Crichton Area. Legend says the leprechaun is there but disappears when you shine a light at him. I was skeptical of the leprechaun's presence, but I have walked by here several times while walking my dog, my dog always barks at this tree, so I know the Leprechaun is there, hiding. I am pretty sure the leprechaun is real, many Irish settled in the Mobile Area in the 1800's, so it is possible that they brought the Leprechaun with them.

Always a cool tunnel to go through and for me, just a part of getting into Mobile, Alabama…read more Tunnels like these are amazing examples of engineering and I do notice the winder of the technology involved. Whenever I am heading into Mobile, this is a welcome to Mobile spot for me.

Yay!! They have now…read morefixed all the lights and replaced all the bricks that were missing in the wall from the car accident. It def feels much safer :) "Thank you so much tunnel fix it people" Will return! :))

I surprised my husband with a trip to the USS Alabama for his birthday because it had been on his…read morebucket list for several years. It turned out to be one of the best birthday surprises I've ever planned. We visited on a Wednesday, and it was the perfect day to go. The crowds were light, which gave us plenty of time to explore at our own pace. One piece of advice: grab a map and actually use it! My husband was in charge of navigation, and somehow we almost missed a huge section of the ship. The USS Alabama is fascinating from top to bottom. Walking through the sleeping quarters, mess halls, engine rooms, and gun turrets really gives you an appreciation for the people who served aboard her. The grounds also include historic aircraft and military exhibits, so plan to spend more time than you think you'll need. Parking is an additional $5, so keep that in mind when budgeting your visit. If you're eligible for military, senior, or group discounts, be sure to ask about available savings before purchasing tickets. Fun fact: The USS Alabama earned nine battle stars during World War II and is often referred to as "The Lucky A" because she returned from combat without losing a crew member to enemy action. Learning little pieces of history like that made the experience even more meaningful. If you enjoy history, military museums, or simply exploring unique places, this is absolutely worth the trip. Just don't let your spouse be in charge of the map.

The USS Alabama Battleship Park was a fascinating and impressive spot to visit, especially if…read moreyou're into military history. The battleship itself is massive and well-preserved, giving you a real sense of what life was like for sailors during World War II. Walking through the ship, you can explore different areas like the deck, engine room, and living quarters, which was a really cool experience. The park also includes other military aircraft and exhibits too! Mom and I went on a tour here back in 2018 during a road trip to New Orleans. This is a history buffs paradise!

Nice hiking trail within a housing development in Spanish Fort. The trail begins at a Cul deSac…read morethat is marked by a historical marker sign. The bridge is in diserepair and there are some burned ruins of a former structure, other then that, it was a good hike.

I went to the beautiful Cathedral in the front of this park and decided to take a stroll around the…read moresquare in the middle of the day. There was a group of black men and a woman harassing me to speak to them and kept beckoning me to go up to them. I ignored them but they kept yelling the whole time that I made the round of the park until I go in my car. And when my family stepped out of the church, then they started yelling and harassing them too. They were yelling things like that I shouldn't be going to church if I don't want to speak to them. It was very unsettling. There should be more police presence in these tourist areas to make sure that people are not being harassed. If it was that unsettling in the middle of the day, I could only imagine at night.

We walked through Cathedral Square on our way to check out the Cathedral of the Immaculate…read moreConception. Cathedral Square is a municipal park - It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti. A little history, This space, at one time, was Campo Santo - which was Mobile's Catholic cemetery (18th Century). The area that is now Cathedral Square quickly became a commercial block filled with buildings after the relocation of the cemetery. The buildings were then demolished in 1979 to create a public park facing the Cathedral. The current park and layout have been here for some time now. There were a few people here, as it was starting to warm up quite a bit and it didn't take too long to get pretty hot (really humid). But if you are going to check out the Cathedral - then this is a nice little green space to see it from and get some pretty cool pictures of the Cathedral.