The ghosts of Mobile are just as restless as the living. While often overlooked as a spooky city or a tourist destination, there is much to see and do here. At one point being controlled by almost all the major colonial powers in the western hemisphere has left Mobile with a fascinating history.
- Take in great views of Cape May’s salt marsh and its birds from a boat
- Get up close to birds that can only be seen from the wetlands
- Check one of the country’s top birding sites off your bucket list
- The tour includes binoculars for optimal birdwatching
What To Expect
Bienville Square
The park was created in 1824 when Congress specially gifted a small plot of land to Mobile. Perhaps the most famous visitor to the square, other than when President Teddy Roosevelt came made a speech here regarding the importance of the Panama Canal 1905.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
251 St Francis St
The current building referred to as “The Steeple” was built in 1895 by architect George Watkins. Once a place of untimely deaths and morose processions, lively events now occur at The Steeple.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Richards DAR House Museum
Charles and Caroline Steele Richards lived a happy life in the Italiante homestead. Until Caroline died due to complications from childbirth in 1867.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Spa at The Battle House
Formerly the site of a military base during the War of 1812, the Battle House Renaissance Hotel, certainly lives up to its name. Many spirits wander the 238 rooms and elegant hallways that fill the hotel.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Fort of Colonial Mobile
In April of 1813, General James Wilkinson arrived with 1,000 men to take possession of the city. There is a lone soldier and he appears to be harmless, lost and confused.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Admiral
The Admiral Hotel, formerly known as the Admiral Semmes Hotel until 2009, is a hotel featured in the National Trust for Historic Preservations Historic Hotels of America category.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Max group – 5
