Mobile's got some great street art! From murals of Johnny Cash, Prince, Michael Jackson, to the 27…read moreClub and Muhammad Ali-- the range is epic on Dauphin Street. Don't miss the "We Love Mobile" mural in the outdoor seating area of Brickyard! It's pretty cute. The new "Mobile" mural on the side of Post is creeping up there to the spot of my new favorite local art, but we'll see!

The City of Mobile, Alabama is an amazing place filled with great culinary destinations, historical…read moreplaces, 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.

Ah, yes! What can I say about the city of Mobile? I like to think of Mobile as a somewhat…read moresleepy-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.

We had so much fun at Dinos in the Woods in Elberta! The dinosaur hunt was a great adventure for…read moreour family. We found all four dinosaurs--two are hidden in the woods, and one is on the other side of the road, which made the search even more exciting. Definitely get out of the car and walk up to the dinosaurs. Pictures don't do them justice, and it's much more fun to see them up close. The trails were easy to explore, and it was a great way to get outside and enjoy nature while keeping the kids engaged. Be sure to keep your eyes open because some of the dinosaurs are well hidden! Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area and looking for a fun, free family activity.

Ok well this place is super cool. We drove from place to place, I would love the know the LORE. Was…read morea fun free adventure for the day. Bonus points if you geocache! There's tons along this route!

The school mural is located on the corner of Dauphin Street and North Scott Street. It is actually…read morejust a bit in North Scott Street, maybe a hundred feet off of Dauphin Street. It is local art like this that helps Define a city and give it personality. I'm glad I came across this as I was looking for parking to go grab dinner.

Cool mural that shows some hometown pride. The mural is on the side of Alga Beer Company and…read moredefinitely brightens up the neighborhood.

Pretty postcard mural. Easy to park and take pictures. It's on a corner near a food truck stand…read more Didn't get to try that, but maybe next time. Down the street is East Hill which seems to be a really nice part of Pensacola. Beautiful cathedral, trees and homes. Worth a look after visiting the postcard wall.

I have often passed this mural and it is truly a part of this neighborhood as is the supermarket…read more I am a huge fan of local art and as I said, this image has always caught my eye. If youbare in the area, check out both the mural and the store.

Unique, but quite a drive out there…read more Facility and grounds are beautiful, but not sure it's worth the 20 mile drive from Orange Beach.

Lady in the Lake was damaged during hurricane Sally in September 2020, but her creator was able to…read moresalvage the pieces and put her back together. It was originally in January 2012, fiberglass sculptor Mark Cline received a phone call from an employee of George Barber, a billionaire art patron. "Mr. Barber," said the voice, "is interested in you building a fifty-foot woman." So it happened, a fiberglass floating woman was born, but it's essentially just her head and knees but this lady would be taller than the Statue of Liberty if she were a full standing figure. She began life as the "Lady in the Lake" in Leeds but was moved to Barber's Elberta property several ago and is now 10 years old. The good news is she's all repaired and will be returning to her watery home at Barber Marina any day now. So, what some other things to see while you're on your way to Barber Marina? Well, there's a fiberglass Stonehenge replica, which is located in the woods by the road, and an assortment of other artworks by Cline including four dinosaurs, a T-rex, brontosaurus, stegosaurus and triceratops. Those sculptures weren't damaged by the hurricane because they are located farther inland and sheltered by woods. There's a few other surprises like a beautiful marble fountain, a giant metal spider and more :-) There's not much else out there because this is way out in the woods BUT you're not far from Pirates Cove, home if THE cheeseburger in paradise (see that review for details) and it's a great place for a cold one and, of course, a darned good burger on the sandy beach by the bay, don't miss that! Directions: Drive US-98 either eight miles east of Foley, Alabama, or 21 miles west of downtown Pensacola, Florida. Turn south onto County Rd 95. Drive 5 miles. Turn right onto Fish Trap Rd. Drive a 1/2 mile. Turn left at the Barber Marina sign. Drive 2.5 miles to the Barber Marina. Drive halfway around the traffic circle, then park in the lot as close to the water as you can. You'll see the Lady floating out toward the end of the dock; you can walk out to her. Bottom line: It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I thin it's cool. https://facebook.com/ElbertaDinos/

Two statues in front of The Temple Downtown on St Francis Street, only a block or so over from all…read morethe bars, restaurants on Dauphin Street, also short walk from Cathedral Square & Cathedral Basilica of The Immaculate Conception. The Temple is a performing arts venue/ hall, I believe it was originally The Scottish Rite Temple. I always get a big kick out of these statues every time I am downtime, & find them hilarious when I am out bar hopping at night downtown. I noticed a lot of tourists walking around downtown, good place for a photo opportunity, they take lots of pictures and selfies with the statues. The building and statues probably have historical significance, like nearly everything in downtown Mobile.