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.

Within the cemetery lies the grave of Joe Cain. While most associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans,…read morebut it was Joe Cain who brought Beouf Gras, an ancient French observance now known as Mardi Gras, not only to Mobile, Alabama, but to America. So while New Orleans might get the majority of the attention around Mardi Gras, Mobile was the first place in America to ha e such a celebration. Joe Cain's grave is located in Mobile's historic Church Street Grave Yard, along with other city luminaries. This graveyard is a central location during the Mardi Gras celebration when the Merry Widows come to pay their respects at Joe Cain's grave. If you find yourself in Mobile, I would recommend a visit here. It is a cool old Cemetery that you can pay tribute to the man who brought one of America's most beloved celebrations to our shores.

I come here a lot, it is historic, Joe Cain is buried here and I believe it is the oldest cemetery…read morein Mobile ( Cathedral Square in front of The Basilica Immaculate Conception Church was the oldest, now it is a city park). There is something super natural here. I believe it is open 8am to 4 or 5 pm. The Merry Widows meet here at Joe Cain's grave during Mardi Gras festivities.

Neat little historical place in Fairhope. It is a little confusing because the directions will lead…read moreyou to a office park, it is located in the parking lot directly behind the offices. Originally, Tolstoy Park was 10 acres in the woods, and secluded. Henry Stuart, The Hermit Poet, moved to Fairhope, Alabama from Idaho because he was diagnosed with consumption (tuberculosis) when he was 65 during the 1920's. The doctor recommended he move to a warmer climate for his health, and Henry Stuart bought ten acres, sight unseen. Mr Stuart ended up living another 22 years before he moved back to Oregon at the age of 88 and passed away. His home is unique, it is round, hurricane proof, and particularly dug into the ground to help regulate temperature. Th Tolstoy House is on The National Register of Historic Places. It is a unique and peaceful place, great for kids, and unique.

Interesting little stop. Very unique structure with intriguing back story. Free stop in a parking…read morelot.

Beautiful place where the beauty of the shore meets history. Pack water and sunscreen because your…read moregonna need it! If you want to go through the structures you can walk through most of it. They tell you once your out there to down load the national park service app (NPS) to get a guided tour... But it's not too easy. You need a good signal and to be able to down load the maps before you go.. Because inside the bunkers you will lose signal. Plus I didn't find the app intuitive so standing out in the hot sun trying to figure it out was a pain. Plan ahead! Walk back in time with immersive history.

So late in getting this review done. This stop was near the beginning of our 11K Road-Trip across…read moreAmerica. We were lucky enough to get here right before the Government Shut-Down, Such a Beautiful Coast-Line bursting with views of the ocean and wildlife. Plenty of spots to stop and take it in, have a picnic, use the restrooms, take a quick dip (we did). The Park itself has the standard entrance fee which assists in the upkeep of the area, we have an annual pass so if traveling to a lot of parks in one year (highly recommend). We utilized the campground which was well-maintained, restrooms/showers were good and we tented, but used the electricity availability for my CPAP. The Campground did not realize what a night of loud snoring they were spared. Ask our fellow campers in Death Valley a couple summers ago- talk about stares in the morning. We did a couple hikes around the area, saw Eagles and a variety of wildlife. We were lucky enough to visit the Fort when Ranger Chris was doing a presentation. He has a passion and the ability to share the knowledge he has of the time-period, the fort and the people who built it. I thought it was one of the best that we have ever attended. He challenged the group to further explore the fort and find different items of interest. When we had difficulty finding one particular spot, Ranger Chris took the time to walk us to it, explain the significance and then continued a tour of that side of the fort. My wife and I both agreed that this was one of the best interactions we have had in our National Parks experience. What really impressed me was Ranger Chris and the entire staff enthusiasm and dedication despite the furlough hanging over their heads. As we know shortly after the Government shut-down, we missed out on a lot of parks we planned on visiting, but the memory of this Gulf Island adventure eased some of the disappointment.

This historical market remembers the shipwrecks of August of 1559. It is amazing to think of how…read moreFlorida must have appeared then and it is equally amazing to realize the long history that Pensacola has. This historical marker is located next to the Pensacola visitor center and a great reminder of the history of Pensacola.

Saluda Hill Cemetery is a historical cemetery dating back to 1824. It is a peaceful place and…read moreamazing to think of how this area was back almost two hundred years ago when this cemetery was established. I enjoyed my time here and paid my respects to those buried here.

What an amazing piece of history! Just walking through all the tunnels and between various areas…read moreyou get a real sense of what it was like when the fort was in use. It's quite harrowing. I wish I'd had an extra hour to look at all the artifacts and read everything in the museum, but with three kids under four, no way. Definitely plan to spend a half day here. There are restrooms and access to the beach, but no food (and no food allowed in the museum).

My family and I decided to take a day trip to Fort Morgan, and we're glad we did. My son and my…read moremother especially enjoyed exploring the fort. It's a great place for a family adventure and is packed with fascinating history around every corner. It was a nice change of pace from the usual beach and vacation activities. If you go, be sure to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. There's quite a bit of walking, climbing, and plenty of steep stairs. Don't worry, though--there aren't any graphic or disturbing displays, so it's a family-friendly experience. Be sure to stop by the museum to cool off and check out the gift shop. The souvenirs were reasonably priced, and it was a nice way to remember the trip. The drive to Fort Morgan is fairly long, but we thought it was worth it. Put on some good music, enjoy the scenic drive, and make it part of the adventure. If you're visiting the Orange Beach or Gulf Shores area and want to do something different, I definitely recommend checking out Fort Morgan.

This house was built in 1867 for Danish sea captain Charles F. Boyden. It sits on the corner of N…read more Palafox Street and Wright Street and is, at least for me, a humbling reminder that these streets that I am walking possess the echoes of a magnificent and interesting past that woukd be unrecognizable as the Pensacola that I know today. I would recommend coming to witness this home and the historic downtown area. It is not only an attractive part of town, but it is full of the history that led us to the Pensacola that today we know.

This is a beautiful house, not sure if I can go inside. It belongs to the Methodist Church right…read morenext to it. The Methodist church was not open for viewing during the Palafox Market on Saturday. You can view it from the outside and learn a bit of Pensacola History, which Pensacola is very much full of.

This is an amazing place to see. So many great artists that would otherwise be unknown... or maybe…read moremake their start. Be sure and bring along your own paint and add to the beautiful artwork.

We took a drive to Graffiti Bridge. From the photos I saw, it looks like it changes often. Bring a…read morelock to put on the fence!

The office and restrooms are currently closed. There's a nice 1/2 mile hike, an area for a picnic,…read moreand a nice hike around the fort. Definitely returning when it the office reopens.

* Fort Barrancas or Fort San Carlos de Barrancas is a United States military fort and National…read moreHistoric Landmark in the former Warrington area of Pensacola, Florida, located physically within Naval Air Station Pensacola, which was developed later around it. I thought it was super cool and really enjoyed walking around it. Both times I went it wasn't open, which is disappointing. Looks very neat inside. (It's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday) - I'm guessing that's the days I went. Anyhow- it was still cool. If you like old historical architecture take time to check it out.