The City of Mobile, Alabama is an amazing place filled with great culinary destinations, historical places, a vibrant downtown and much more. In case you are unaware, the first Mardi Gras here in the United States was not in New Orleans, Louisiana, but rather here in Mobile, Alabama. Mardi Gras is still celebrated here yearly and I personally am a huge fan. The Mardi Gras celebration is centered around Joe Cain, the man who brought Mardi Gras to the United States. The Sunday before Fat Tuesday, there is a celebration in honor of Joe Cain complete with the Joe Cain Procession (it is never called a parade). Joe Cain's "merry widows" gather at Joe Cain's grave at the Church Street Graveyard to lay a wreath at Joe Cain's grave. These "widows" are dressed in black for mourning and it is an impressive way to start Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama. The food in Mobile is amazing, as well. You can taste the cajun influence in the food. Mobile, Alabama has been called the "Paris of the South" and this vibrant, hip city does meet up to that comparison. I look forward to my visits to Mobile, Alabama. If you find yourself in this great city,I would recommend that you visit Church Street Graveyard to pay your respects to Joe Cain, enjoy a fantastic po' boy or another cajun dish, and go check out the Gulf of Mexico. I would also check out Dauphin Street, which is the hip part of downtown. I give Mobile, Alabama an overall rating of five stars and I would definitely recommend a visit to Mobile, Alabama. read more

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Ah, yes! What can I say about the city of Mobile? I like to think of Mobile as a somewhat sleepy-town, on the brink of a major awakening-- when the sleeping pill wears off. The location and real estate potential is off the charts. And while other cities (even its neighbors-- Biloxi, Orange Beach/Gulfshores) might've run wild with the possibilities in a New York second, I believe Mobile has a certain "slow and steady wins the race" trajectory. Not too much, not too fast-- not sure if that's good or bad! I am banking on the fact that in my short time here, I've seen many things being added to the city of Mobile. They've got bike rentals, a new pedal tour, a walking foodie tour, great museums, great restaurants, Mardi Gras (the first in the USA) season and parades galore on their side, many new businesses being added, Carnival Cruise Lines, a growing art walk and cultural scene, etc. Again, there's a lot to do (if you're in the know) and so much potential here to be seized and capitalized on. read more

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Beware of where you leave your car (even when it's not storming). The city does not trim trees, even if you let them know of hazardous situations. Furthermore, the city encourages you to file a claim with the city clerk who will forward your evidence to an insurance company in Mississippi that will deny your claim because of your failure (as a tree trimming monitor) to report limbs needing attention. Keep in mind, three months later the same tree still will not be trimmed. Enjoy Mobile and report those limbs! read more

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I've only passed through this town a few times on my way to Gray, Louisiana to visit my two sons. I don't know much about the city, but their downtown area looks pretty nice. Short review..... read more

City of Mobile - Public Art Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Called the City of Mobile to order an additional trash can. Mary was absolutely the rudest person, I have ever spoken too. She was rude, short, and had not knowledge of the area. She kept telling us it was a business and they will not deliver to a business. We advised her it was a new build and we already received the original trash can. She really needs to be retrained because her customer service skills and personality is not as fit for this field. Please get her off the phones!!!!! read more

Love this town! With all it's faults it's my home. I grew up here and God willing I will be buried here. A lot of places are nice to visit and even live for a while, but Mobile will ALWAYS be home! read more

This was the dopest Southern experience ever, especially since I was there during the Lime Bike "Experiment" in February. I loved it, time well spent. Lots of parks. I also got to experience the City of Mobile during Mardi Gras Day & Night Parades, dope, dope, dope read more