Things To Do in Mobile & Mobile Regional Airport Layover Ideas

Mobile's historic downtown is easily explored by foot. Sights include the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Scottish Rite Temple, Bienville Square (enjoy the shade trees) and Mobile River shipspotting from Cooper Riverside Park. Finish by grabbing a bite to eat on Dauphin Street.

The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is the largest river delta and wetland in Alabama. The huge ecosystem is home to numerous rare and endangered plants and animals. The area's scenery and unique attributes making it popular for canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, fishing and nature study (when the delta isn't flooded, of course).

Wildlife Swamp Tour by Kayak

At the Battleship Memorial Park, you can tour 2 ships: the WWII battleship USS Alabama and the WWII submarine USS Drum. The park also features an interesting collection of aircraft and other military hardware. Admission fee.

The historic Bragg-Mitchell Mansion combines neoclassical and Italian architecture. The interior is furnished with antiques and period curtains. Admission fee. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00-16:00.

Bellingrath Gardens, in nearby Theodore, is a 65 acre Garden Estate that has been open to the public since 1934. The rose garden has won awards. Admission rates vary, and some packages include a river cruise and guided tour of the Bellingrath Museum Home. Open year-round.

The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Centre, located in Mobile, offers exhibits for all ages. The centre includes an IMAX theatre.

Dauphin Island is located 37 kilometres (23 miles) south of Mobile. In addition to sandy beaches, there is also a fishing pier, campground and bird-watching sites. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium, historic Fort Gaines and the Isle Dauphine Golf Club are all located on the island.