What a BEAUTIFUL park!…read more Visiting the Blue Wahoo Stadium during a recent vacation was the one thing I told my family I HAD to do. I am so happy for sticking to that choice! This park was everything I was hoping for and MORE! We live near the Beloit Sky Carp Stadium which is also within the Marlins organization. That stadium is very new and also very cool but lacks in so many ways that The Wahoo Stadium Excels. The Stadium Seeing the Gulf of Mexico in the outfield while inside of a stadium is such a cool experience. It honestly is one of the best parks at any level that I have been to. They stadium seemed pretty large and it was practically sold out and yet i never felt crowded or overwhelmed. They have vendors everywhere so you aren't having to walk far at all when wanting food or drinks. Lastly, their prices really were very reasonable. Compared to parks in WI and IL, they did not break the bank which really surprised me. The Food They have the obvious normal foods that every park has but then they offered a ton of cool Florida themed seafoods, and other types of things I am not used to seeing where we live. They had tons of options for kids as well. The Entertainment I am a very traditional baseball fan and like to focus on the game alone, but I am not unrealistic when it comes to having young children who need a little more. The Wahoo's did such a good job in between innings to keep the kids engaged which was really fun to see. My Youngest usually wants to leave by the 5th and we were able to enjoy the entire game because she was engaged with things the whole time. This is a must visit attraction in Pensacola in my opinion. A nice break from the beach and other touristy attractions. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Caught a Blue Wahoos game - the Miami Marlins AA affiliate - on a Saturday night. Good spot for the…read morefam and kids with that minor leagues vibe that engages the crowd differently. Good food and drink options too.

What a great venue for a concert. We recently visited Pensacola for a Santana Concert. Found the…read moreacoustics great. Plenty of employees to take care of crowds.

I finally got a chance to watch a couple minor league hockey games here. It is an older arena but…read moreit is still very useable. Onsite parking is a bit of a pain getting in and out of. You should definitely come early if you're parking onsite (fee). Buying your tickets online seems to be the preferred method. I came for a hockey game on my birthday and was shocked to be told it was sold out at the ticket window. But a kind staff worker was giving out a few tickets...free! She gave me one and the seat location was actually pretty good and near center ice (lower section)...score! There's not a lot of concession stands. And I believe it is credit card only. The place could definitely use a renovation job. But online ticket prices that I saw were pretty reasonable (I didn't buy online). I was told they get you with all the extra fees when buying online. No objections to checking out another game here.

I attended the Foley High School Graduation Ceremony last night. Everything went well except for…read morethe dipstick DJ that felt the need for music while between 3,360 to 4,000 people wanted to talk at the same time. That was bad enough, but as soon as the ceremony was over, this dipstick put a song on with the bass so loud, my chest even vibrated. That was absolutely no need for this crap at a graduation ceremony!

From the owner: From our 90,000 square foot Foley Event Center; 16 field…read moresoccer complex; 600-acre Graham Creek Nature Preserve; 10 baseball/softball fields; our facilities are second to none in welcoming athletes and their families from across the country. In the heart of dining, shopping and attractions, Foley has something for everyone to enjoy, including The Park at OWA, Tanger Outlets, and more than 100 restaurants to satisfy any craving. But most importantly, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will work with you from start to finish to guarantee your Foley experience is one you won't forget! From exciting attractions to our dedicated and professional staff, we're here to make your life easier. We encourage you to visit and experience all our community has to offer. It won't take long to realize why visitors keep coming back again and again.

Wednesday Dollar Hotdogs! There's almost always a promotion or good deal at every game. Probably…read moreone of the most family friendly events in Mobile. We always have a great time at the BayBears game! Ticket prices are fair, the action is good and there's almost no bad seats. Sad that this is their last season, but hopefully it'll be one of the best. Go BayBears!

"It's a Christmas miracle" y'all! ... and Christmas Nights of Lights-Mobile is truly the "kitty's…read moretitties!" This is an epic (seriously, Hollywood level production) Christmas light show paired to the holiday music streaming on the radio of your car, and Hank Aaron Stadium knocked it out of the park! (See what I did there? Lol!) The show, the ease of navigating the layout, the directions, the innovation, the LIGHTS (my God -- the beautiful lights), the song selection, the comfort of enjoying from inside your vehicle and not freezing to death outside -- I loved all 20ish minutes of it! Everything was fabulous and like nothing I (nor the hubs) had every witnessed before! Mobile definitely knows how to put on a Christmas Light Show, and if you know like I know-- you'll grab your kid(s), grab $6 bucks per head over 3 yrs old, and get down to the stadium before the CNOL season ends. (Money more than well spent, trust me!) P.S. Keep your eyes peeled for Santa, he's there too!

Yeesh! I don't even know where to begin with the Mobile Civic Center!…read more It's here, standing (for now) and offering a public service -- I guess. I'm torn between the assessment of 2 and 3 stars. (3 being an average, but still positive, rating -- I don't think I can because my cons certainly outweigh the positives) There, it's settled. The hubs and I visited the Civic Center for the first time to attend a Mardi Gras ball. The place is HUGE, but extremely (severely and sorely) outdated. (Pretty sure that's why the city is soon tearing it down!) The restrooms were flooded halfway through the night, the restroom doors were hit or miss on locks, and don't even get me started on the shoddy AC-- you're cool in one room, literally burning up in the next. I did love looking down on the ball's main dance floor from the 2nd floor seating. Oh, and there was plenty parking -- am I reaching now?! Sorry. Did it serve its purpose? Yes! Would I be missing out if I never went back? No, not at all! Overall, it's a shell of an old building (that once was, maybe) that's workable for a few hours (before the flooding), and that's about all I've got on the Mobile Civic Center. I will say that the Mystics of Time is a great job of fixing it up and decorating the venue for their ball!

Went to Allison Kraus. Parked at Civic Center. At concerts end, we all spent 20-30 minutes getting…read moreout of the lot. All the attendants were gone, and no traffic control Officers at all. Only one lane was open for exit, so it really worked out well for us who payed to park. Typical Mobile stupidity. Folks from all over the Gulf Coast got to see how well this city can screw up a simple event.

Not one bad seat at the Mitch! I've attended a few basketball games and had a few suite experiences…read morehere, and the great news is that I can't complain! The restrooms are clean, the concessions run smoothly with minimal wait, the suites are well stocked and staffed, and the game day experience is on point! I love an easy entertainment experience, and The Mitch definitely delivers! Go Jags!

I have Attended many different events at this USA Facility ...from concerts to games to…read moregraduations...nice place...just not enough parking.

I was not here for a game, I was walking laps around the football field with my dog. It is an older…read morestadium, but you can tell it is loved by the community.

You never know where you'll end up, huh?! I wrote a review of Ladd 2 years ago, not knowing that…read morethis would be my home stadium 2 years later. Funny how life works! Well, although many (or most) aspects of my original review still ring true, I'm pleased to announce that a few changes have been made to make ol' Ladd Peebles a bit more palatable in 2 years' time. The parking situation is the same, but thankfully I've been delivered and now have a parking pass. Concessions are the same from what I hear as I haven't made a purchase since 2016. Now that I'm older, I do my very best to avoid the call of overpriced processed cheese (reformed concessions nachos lover here) and trans fats. I digress. But what has taken a turn for the better is the overall stadium itself. Some things have been patched and repainted, and it's looking more like a stadium this season. Not sure if the recent press and the threat of South's new on campus stadium has had anything to do with it-- just kidding, that's it! But, we'll take it. Ladd's an old staple for the football community in Mobile and beyond. (Bear Bryant coached a game here, right?!) And while no one's confusing it for the Mercedes Benz Superdome, it certainly serves its purpose!

Ladd Peebles is a mid-sized stadium that is home to the South Alabama Jags. It also hosts a bowl…read moregame and Senior Bowl. Parking is limited and often you must park in yards or church parking lots and walk 2 to 4 blocks, but it is not bad. The locals and churches charge $5 to $10/car. I don't recommend the hot dogs and the food choices are limited. The stadium has aluminum bench seating so bring something to sit on to minimize the pain.

So apparently Hancock Whitney Stadium is the "4th best stadium in the country." I don't know what…read morecountry they're talking about -- maybe the country from Mad Max where everything's a wasteland -- but it's definitely not the one with actual functioning football venues. Calling this the 4th best stadium is like calling gas station sushi the 4th best meal in America. It's delusional, it's offensive, and it's probably dangerous to your health. The "amenities" include bleachers that feel like you're sitting on a punishment device from medieval times, a sound system that makes every announcement sound like Charlie Brown's teacher, and a scoreboard that looks like it was ordered off Craigslist. The atmosphere? Imagine a high school game where everyone's dad is yelling about "running the ball" while holding a warm Busch Light. That's the energy. Food? If you like paying $10 for nachos that taste like they were made during the COVID lockdown and stored under the bleachers since, you're in luck. I'll give it this -- it's probably the 4th best stadium in Mobile. And that's only because there are only 3 others.

New stadium, who dis?…read more The University of South Alabama built is first-ever, on-campus stadium, last week was the stadium opener against Tulane, and boy is she beautiful! The video board and fireworks are quite impressive and everything's shiny and brand spanking new in this 25,000-seater. I didn't get a chance to visit, but there's a nice sized "locker room" on site to shop for souvenirs, gifts, and team paraphernalia. Social distancing and masks are required, there are ample sanitizing stations, clear bag policy is in full effect, and it's 100% cash-less.