The battleship USS Alabama is a war veteran of World War II. It survived 37 months of the war without any major casualties. Today, it serves as a war memorial. Open on all days except Christmas, the ship is a National Historic Landmark. You can take a self-guided tour inside the crew's quarters and engine rooms. All in all, the battleship is a novel way to relive the bravery of the soldiers of World War II.
Open since 1999, the Alabama Contemporary Art Center shows contemporary artwork and leads educational programs on the arts for kids, teens, and adults. You can visit the museum to see works by the likes of Mario Ybarra Jr., Tom Leeser, and Henry Schroy. With events and ongoing classes like the pre-k studio, Make Your Own Billboard, and the Free Summer Film Series, this museum has become an important part of the arts community in Mobile.
GulfQuest is a pioneering maritime museum in the nation dedicated solely to the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts a strategic coastal location in Mobile Landing with a unique and apt ship-shaped architecture. The gulfs significant importance to the history, economy and culture of North America is exhibited in interactive displays, temporary exhibitions and visiting vessels. Some of the topics covered include marine life, trade navigation, shipwrecks and underwater archeology.
Located on College Avenue, May Day Park has been a place for fun and festivities since 1887. The park features a pier, a bandstand, picnic areas, playgrounds and more.
The Merry Widow is a music venue located in downtown Mobile's vibrant LoDa district. The bar/entertainment hub hosts everything from music concerts to seated comedy and cabaret, featuring an eclectic lineup of locally and nationally famous talent. Talents like Brooks Wheelan, Big Deal Burlesque, The Bright Social Hour, and The Pine Hill Haints are featured in their lineup of performers. A great addition to the city's nightlife scene, the venue also hosts regular bar hours and a crafted cocktail program to accompany the music. Doors open at 8p on weekdays and at 9p on weekends for performances.