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.

Now THIS is what I call a holiday light show-- and I love that I can enjoy it from the comforts of…read moremy cozy, heated vehicle! You pay to enter ($6), tune your radio to the holiday station, and follow the path through to enjoy the show. The lights are synchronized to the songs and it's WONDERFUL! As I'm nearing my 1 year anniversary in Mobile, this was one of the first things I had to do when I arrived. Last week, I went on my 2nd trip and still loved it! Add this to the "must do list" for the whole family during the holidays!

Great experience. We took our two children (3 and 6). It…read morewant too crowded. We drove thru and enjoyed the music/lights. We have a sun roof so the kids enjoyed seeing the lights that way too! We enjoyed it and will be back again!

When traveling is a normal part of your job, it is great to find routes with a view and this route…read moredefinitely has some amazing views. Traveling many highways does get old. The scenery becomes repetitive and it is a joy to travel this route.

Taking this route has saved me from some serious traffic jams when traveling across the bay…read more Whenever I have to say no to the Bayway, I take the Causeway! (I'm rhyming-- lol) I enjoy the view. It has a relaxing flair to it. Apparently, I'm missing all of the alligator crossing action, but some day I hope to see it. I love the seafood, dining options lining the Causeway. Recently, when traveling on the Causeway, I decided to stop and get a shot! Totes worth it!

This historical marker commemorates the birth of a town created by a people who were stolen from…read moretheir home, it speaks of a people who dreamed of returning to a homeland, but instead building a community and home here holding to their culture and preserving their story as they gradually made this home. I seek out these historical markers, I look for them and I learn something from everyone of them. We grow as a country and as a people by learning from the past. I recommend a visit here. Stand upon the ground where a people refused to surrender to tragedy and instead built a community.

This is artwork on the side of Loda Bier Garden so it is what you see if you sit at the tables on…read morethis side of the business. To get a really good view of this art you need to stand across the street. Overall it is something decent to look at before going inside to enjoy the awesome happy hour at Loda Bier Garden. Usually I find it too hot outside to sit at the tables next to this mural but there are some days usually in the winter when it can be less hot and sometimes nearly cold that are better outside to my temperature preferences.

I come here often to walk my dog, as do a lot of other people. Trail is unpaved with gravel along…read morethe road near a protected wetland wildlife area. Jag Fitness Trail is at University of South Alabama, plenty of parking. Shady, which is good because it gets hot in Alabama. Free to visit. Outdoor Fitness stations with diagrams are located along the trail, as well as benches and trash/recycling cans. Mornings and weekends are usually good. Trail is technically 1.5 miles, however, my dog and I did 3.5 miles easy by utilizing other side of road. You can also combine the Jag Fitness Trail with the Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail for a nice run/walk through the woods or also combine with USA Bike Trail if you like a challenge. Bikes are prohibited from the unpaved path but are welcome along the paved road.

I like Redstone Arsenal! I've worked here for the better part of 25 years. I'm knocking one star…read morebecause the traffic is awful, I think the speed limits in some areas are really too low, and in general, the dining options are pitiful!! Redstone is large, spanning approximately 38,228 acres, and stretches from I-565 (on the north end) south to the Tennessee River. Redstone Lanes is the location for many off-sites and offers things like pizza and hot dogs. They have a lounge in the back. Challenger Bingo has good payouts and these, along with the two golf courses are available to recreation pass holders who pass a 10 minute background check at the visitor's center. The Carroll D. Hudson Recreation Area has been home to countless org. days. It offers a boat launch, fishing, picnic grounds, a playground, pavilions, a softball field, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, trails, and The Cliffs at Redstone. The Cliffs was formerly known as "The Rustic Lodge" and underwent a makeover in 2013. The Cliffs can hold nearly 300 people and is a venue for weddings, family reunions, organization days and more. Redstone Arsenal Pros: the gate guards are very friendly and kind, most of the facilities are modern (with ATMs, "general stores," dry cleaners, vendors, food trucks, barbers, etc.) one golf course, the Patriot Course, is well kept and a fun course! Redstone Arsenal Cons: Traffic and parking, especially in the Sparkman Center and the Von Braun complex is awful!

What a beautiful base! I was surprised at how smooth the gate operations run. Love seeing the cows…read moreas I drive by. I've never seen cows on a military installation. That makes me chuckle.

What was once a sleepy little town off of Interstate 10, Loxley, Alabama continues to grow. It is…read moreby no means a huge metropolitan, but it certainly is growing, as is this whole area of Alabama. Loxley, Alabama is a nice place to visit and I enjoyed my time here. It is just off of Interstate 10, so if you are in the area, come check it out.