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8 Remarkable Travel Attractions for Students in Mobile, Alabama

Explore the best tourist place that are not to miss when travelling to Mobile, Alabama

By henryPublished 2 years ago 5 min read
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Mobile is a city and the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama. This city in the USA allures people from different parts of the world for various reasons. First of all, it comprises some excellent tourist attractions. Mobile encompasses museums, parks, historical monuments, and many other attractions.

Besides, another aspect for which this city has gained fame is education. Plenty of international students visit Mobile to get higher education. The University of South Alabama and the University of Mobile are two major universities in this city. Spring Hill College is a popular college in Mobile. Faulkner University is a university located in Montgomery, Alabama, but has a campus in Mobile, which is also widely popular among students.

Due to the growing interest of international students in studying in Alabama, some excellent accommodations have been offered for them in Mobile. Jaguar Cottages, Mobile is a major accommodation complex where students can find a place to stay.

Students who get enrolled in an institution in Mobile also like to explore the city. In fact, they can explore the city more than the tourists who come here just to spend vacations. Students have more than enough time when they can visit the travel destinations in the city. During their years of study, which usually remain three or four years, they can use many of their weekends in getting glimpses of the city. They can accompany the friends they have made in their college or student accommodation Mobile to visit the places for sightseeing.

Here, you will read about some of the popular tourist attractions in Mobile, which you can visit as a student during your years of stay and study in this city.

Places to Visit in Mobile

1. USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

The USS Alabama is a BB-60 battleship that has been nicknamed "the Mighty A". It was launched in the year 1942 and was decommissioned after World War II. In the year 1965, it became the centerpiece of the new veteran’s memorial park of Mobile. In the USS Alabama, one can tour decks, mess, turrets, bridge, berth compartments, wardroom, and the captain’s cabin.

Besides, the memorial park also comprises the USS Drum, which is a historical submarine. An impressive collection of aircraft can also be found here. The World War II era’s aircraft can also be witnessed in this collection, such as a Red-Tail P-51 and Boeing B-52 bomber. Some other aircraft can also be found like the Cold-War A-12 Black Bird spy plane. Many other tanks, weapons, and other items of these eras as well as some other conflicts can be witnessed here.

2. Mobile Museum of Art

Langan Park is the place in Mobile where the Mobile Museum of Art is located. This is a large facility and is home to more than ten thousand works of art of the period of 2000 years. The permanent collection is displayed on a rotating basis because of the sheer numbers. In the collection, you can see decorative arts, contemporary crafts, African art, and American art.

3. Fort Conde

Fort Conde is one of the alluring historical monuments in Mobile. It was built by the French on Mobile Bay in the year 1702 for defending their colony. It was rebuilt in the year 1723 after a flood. Until 1820, it served as the area’s main defense point. All of the fort’s buildings had been removed by the year 1823 for making way for what is downtown Mobile today. This includes today’s scenario’s Government Boulevard, Theater Street, Royal Street, etc.

The historic fort area of today covers about one-third of the original space. A scale of 4/5 was used to reconstruct it for incorporating as many features as possible.

4. History Museum of Mobile

The History Museum of Mobile gives an opportunity to visitors to explore the fascinating past of the city. It is home to artifacts and many other exhibits related to the past of Mobile.

There are educational displays and artifacts here to provide the information about Colonial period, Civil War, and slavery. Moreover, you can also know about Mobile’s significant role in World War II efforts as well as important events that took place in the Civil Rights Movement.

5. GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico

In GulfQuest, you can see a wide variety of interactive and educational exhibits on every aspect of the Gulf of Mexico, such as natural habitats, weather, its significance as a maritime trade center, etc.

6. Bellingrath Gardens and Home

It is a perfect place for greenery lovers. Just outside mobile, Bellingrath occupies 16 acres of space. It is popular for its wonderful gardens and historic mansion. Over 400 varieties of camellia, the state flower can be enjoyed by the visitor in January and February. March is the time when the garden's 250000 azaleas bloom. Cascading Chrysanthemums are the other popular sights, which bloom in the month of November.

Besides, you find a 15-room home, which was built in the year 1935. It was designed by local architect George B. Rogers. It is a 10500-square-foot home and is also a special attraction for visitors.

7. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is an ideal place to visit for science lover students. It is home to interactive science exhibits as well as an IMAX theater that is aimed at educating and entertaining young minds. The museum comprises many permanent exhibits, which cover a variety of topics. Here, you can see an interactive life science lab.

8. Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a famous attraction for lovers of history and architecture. It was initially established in the year 1704 and was moved to its present location in the year 1711. It has continued to grow since that time. Today, you can see the cathedral in Roman Basilica style. It features two towers, eight Roman Doric columns, and a barrel vault ceiling.

Its massive stained glass windows are one of its remarkable features, which were first installed between 1890 and 1910.

To Sum Up

In addition to the above-mentioned ones, there are many other excellent attractions that students can enjoy in Mobile during their years of study and stay in the city.

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