Visit Mobile or skip it?

[major bill]

We are getting ready to leave on Friday for Pensacola and Tallahassee. But last night my wife said she might want to go to Mobile for a day or two. I had not really given Mobile any thought. We will be wondering about Florida for two to three weeks and I see not reason we could not add Mobile to things to see.

So tonight I will look over things to see in Mobile. Perhaps there are enough places for two days? Some of the museums seem like an hour or two hour site. What about the forts, are we talking a half of a day or an hour or so at each of the forts?

 

[rbasin]

The music is incredible!!

 

[major bill]

The music is incredible!!

So where is the music and what kind of music are we talking about?

 

[rbasin]

So where is the music and what kind of music are we talking about?

Blues, young man!! Search in Google. It's been a bit since I was there.

 

[UCVRelics]

Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are well worth the time. Plus Blakley is just across the causeway

 

[redbob]

Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are well worth the time. Plus Blakley is just across the causeway

Also, you have the USS Alabama and the City Museum of Mobile; plus the ferry ride from Fort Morgan over to Fort Gaines is worth the trip.

 

[jackt62]

Visiting battleship Alabama is (and the associated displays) are very worthwhile.

 

[Ole Miss]

Do not forget vsiting the USS Drum! I always stop there when I am around Mobie as my father served on submarines that were of the same class.
Regards
David

 

[bdtex]

We are getting ready to leave on Friday for Pensacola and Tallahassee. But last night my wife said she might want to go to Mobile for a day or two. I had not really given Mobile any thought. We will be wondering about Florida for two to three weeks and I see not reason we could not add Mobile to things to see.

So tonight I will look over things to see in Mobile. Perhaps there are enough places for two days? Some of the museums seem like an hour or two hour site. What about the forts, are we talking a half of a day or an hour or so at each of the forts?

Fort Morgan,Fort Gaines,Mobile National Cemetery,Magnolia Cemetery,USS Alabama,History Museum of Mobile,Historic Blakely State Park,Point Clear Confederate Rest Cemetery...2 days.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are well worth the time.

Visiting battleship Alabama is (and the associated displays) are very worthwhile.

Do not forget vsiting the USS Drum!

I agree with all of the above !

Mobile, Alabama is a must for anyone interested in history.

On a separate note, I highly recommend staying at The Grand hotel ( circa 1847) across the bay . . . in Point Clear, Alabama.

Point Clear Resort | Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Shaped by 170 years of proud heritage and elevated by a very contemporary statement of southern hospitality, there is an unforgettable quality that underpins our renown as “The Queen of Southern Resorts.” Welcome to a gracious retreat on Alabama’s Gulf Co

www.grand1847.com

 

[UCVRelics]

I agree with all of the above !

Mobile, Alabama is a must for anyone interested in history.

On a separate note, I highly recommend staying at The Grand hotel ( circa 1847) across the bay . . . in Point Clear, Alabama.

Point Clear Resort | Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Shaped by 170 years of proud heritage and elevated by a very contemporary statement of southern hospitality, there is an unforgettable quality that underpins our renown as “The Queen of Southern Resorts.” Welcome to a gracious retreat on Alabama’s Gulf Co

www.grand1847.com

Ive stayed there many time as it is a VERY nice place and a day in Fairhope is a plus.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Ive stayed there many time as it is a VERY nice place and a day in Fairhope is a plus.

No doubt !

 

[bdtex]

On a separate note, I highly recommend staying at The Grand hotel ( circa 1847) across the bay . . . in Point Clear, Alabama.

Point Clear Resort | Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Shaped by 170 years of proud heritage and elevated by a very contemporary statement of southern hospitality, there is an unforgettable quality that underpins our renown as “The Queen of Southern Resorts.” Welcome to a gracious retreat on Alabama’s Gulf Co

www.grand1847.com

The countryside down there is absolutely gorgeous.

 

[major bill]

The countryside down there is absolutely gorgeous.

Which is why my wife wants to do the Civil War Trails there, because "Mobile Bay would be beautiful". I am assuming this will include eating at any cute restaurants and shopping at any stores sighted.

 

[bdtex]

Which is why my wife wants to do the Civil War Trails there, because "Mobile Bay would be beautiful". I am assuming this will include eating at any cute restaurants and shopping at any stores sighted.

My spouse and I spent just a couple of hours on a Wednesday afternoon driving down and back up part of the eastern shore of Mobile Bay and visiting Point Clear Confederate Rest Cemetery this past June. It was very peaceful and beautiful. I can only imagine what the rest of it looks like. Very much looking forward to finding out some day soon.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

"Mobile Bay would be beautiful". I am assuming this will include eating at any cute restaurants and shopping at any stores sighted.

Absolutely!

There' enough quaint shops to keep her occupied for two days, while you try to see all of the military history sites within two days.
It's a "win-win" for any couple.



Plus, the fresh seafood is fantastic.

 

[UCVRelics]

 

[bdtex]

Absolutely!

There' enough quaint shops to keep her occupied for two days, while you try to see all of the military history sites within two days.
It's a "win-win" for any couple.

Yep. That's how me and my spouse roll. She's not interested in my history stuff. She'll sit in the vehicle from time-to-time while I walk the ground. I end up sitting on a bench in the atrium while she walks the ground.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

She'll sit in the vehicle from time-to-time while I walk the ground.

I know what you're talking about.

 

[archieclement]

another interesting historical and horticultural site in the area while not CW, is Bellingrath. It will certainly meet beautiful, both the home and grounds

Home - Bellingrath Gardens - The Charmed Spot of the South

Across 65 acres of pristine gardens and the grand estate of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath, this is your gateway to an unforgettable experience.

bellingrath.org