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American Sport Art Museum and Archives
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Address: 1 Academy Dr, United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL 36526
Located across the bay in Daphne, the American Sport Art Museum is a must for even the most casual of sports fans. The facility's holdings include a variety of sport-related literature and original artwork depicting such popular figures as Larry Bird, Walter Payton, and Sammy Sosa. After you tour the museum, be sure to stop by the gift shop and...
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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Address: 2 S Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602
Built in the first half of the 19th century, this Greek Revival basilica is noteworthy for its glorious stained glass windows, hand-carved stations of the cross, and smooth-polished marble designs. The cathedral's front facade offers a spectacular photo opportunity no matter the time of day.
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Address: 101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
The first Europeans to settle Dauphin Island (Spaniards in the late 17th century) were attracted by its natural beauty and strategic location at the mouth of Mobile Bay. During the Civil War, the island played a key role in the Battle of Mobile Bay when the Union army overtook and occupied Dauphin's Fort Gaines. Today, the island is still greatly...
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Address: 401 Oak St, Fairhope, AL 36532
Located across Mobile Bay, this unique facility boasts four galleries wherein local artists present works for sale. Exhibits change frequently, and patrons often find works in any number of media, including watercolor, clay, bronze, wood, and glass. In March, the Eastern Shore Art Association also hosts its annual outdoor show, allowing folks to...
Fort Condé Museum and Welcome Center
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Address: 150 S Royal St, at Church St, Mobile, AL 36602
Home of the area welcome center, this facility should be a first stop for travelers making their debut in historic Mobile. Fort Condé, a replica of an early 18th-century French fort, boasts a garrison of knowledgeable tour guides, all of whom are dressed in time-appropriate garb. Working reproductions of period weapons, including cannons and...
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Address: 51 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
After the War of 1812, the U.S. military realized it needed to fortify its port cities to better protect them against potential invasions. Fort Gaines, on Dauphin Island, was one of the results of this strategic plan, and contractors began working on it in 1821. Workers, though, encountered scores of problems during the initial stages, not least...
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Address: 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36577
On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee formally surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, ending the War Between the States. However, news of the surrender did not travel fast enough: Union and Confederate forces clashed some six hours later at the Battle of Fort Blakeley, a daring charge reported by "Harper's Weekly" as "as...
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Address: 350 Oakleigh Pl, Mobile, AL 36604
Completed in 1833, this antebellum mansion recollects the Old South's opulence, and its grand, white pillars and lovely facade stand as testaments to the timeless quality of 19th-century Greek Revival architecture. Tour guides don period dress and lead visitors through rooms that look much as they did in Oakleigh's pre-Civil War heyday. They're...
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Address: AL-180, Orange Beach, AL 36542
For a break from the woes and bustle of city life, there's nothing like a day at the beach. Mobile's citizenry is fortunate to have places like Orange Beach within easy driving distance, where they can enjoy warm, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, run their toes through soft, white sand, and enjoy spectacular views. Among the popular spots at...
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Address: 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36601
Winner of nine battle stars during World War II, the USS "Alabama" logged battle time at Leyte, the Gilbert Islands, and Okinawa. The "Mighty A," as the ship was popularly known, is a South Dakota-class battleship with a crew capacity of over 2200. Its armaments included 48 40-mm guns, 52 20-mm guns, 20 38-caliber guns, and 9 45-caliber guns....
