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Jdarg avatar
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We are going to Mobile for the weekend soon- what are some area attractions that are interesting and funn? This is our first visit, and I am clueless.

Does anyone have a favorite hotel or restaurant?

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Skunky
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There are a few good restaurants on Government Street and cross streets downtown. One, which I forget the name of, is inside what used to be a train station or such. The battleship is kind of cool to explore. Fort Conde is OK if you are interested in history. You might drive down to take the Fort Morgan Ferry to...Fort Morgan. But I think of Mobile more as a milestone to or from SOWAL. Exactly 2 hours from NOLA and about 2.25 to 2.5 to the bay cottage. Maybe somebody has more of an idea what to do there.:idontno:
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sussa
#3
Mine and Pea's mom is from Mobile. Eat at [SIZE=-1]Wentzel's for good seafood.
Good crab claws.
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Jdarg avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#4
Mine and Pea's mom is from Mobile. Eat at [SIZE=-1]Wentzel's for good seafood.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Good crab claws.[/SIZE]

Thanks!
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Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#5
Mine and Pea's mom is from Mobile. Eat at [SIZE=-1]Wentzel's for good seafood.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Good crab claws.[/SIZE]

I have to agree. They have geat seafood. I lived there for 7 years. I am sorry but I don't have anything great to say about it. I hated living there. Could be because I just have terrible memories of that place. However, the battleship is really neat. Sorry to be such a Debbie Downer. I hope you have funn though!!!!

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Beach Fanatic
#6
We are going to Mobile for the weekend soon- what are some area attractions that are interesting and funn? This is our first visit, and I am clueless.

Does anyone have a favorite hotel or restaurant?


I spent a month working in Mobile after Hurricane Ivan and LOVED Mobile! The people are so very warm and friendly! Be sure you drive to Dauphin Island; it's a cute little beachy town, and the beautiful white sandy beach will even remind you a little of SoWal:wub: While you're there, don't forget to tour Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island

Dick Russell's Bar-B-Que in Mobile's Tillman's Corner has the yummiest homestyle breakfast. For dinner, Copelands New Orleans Restaurant and Bar.

On Mobile Bay, after you tour the Battleship be sure to stop by the Oyster House for lunch or dinner. In addition to oysters (I'm not an oyster fan, but I'm told they're yummy!) and a selection of great seafood dinners, their cheese grits are delicious!
SoWal Insider
#7
Mine and Pea's mom is from Mobile. Eat at [SIZE=-1]Wentzel's for good seafood.
Good crab claws.
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Definately Wintzell's, but be sure to go to the original one in the historic section of downtown Mobile, Dauphine St. It's been there for as long as I can remember. It will give you a true taste and feel of the South.
http://wintzellsoysterhouse.com

Also, Bellingrath Gardens is very pretty at any time of the year but now they are decorated with Christmas lights. http://www.bellingrath.org/

The architecture around Mobile with the lacey wrought iron, huge oak trees draped in Spanish moss is spectacular. :wub:

Even the docks on Mobile Bay are pretty cool with all the gigantic international ships. Just don't go at night. :eek: The port authority even gives tours.

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Meow
#8
Isn't there some restaurant that advertises "throwed rolls"? I always see the billboard and think how funn it would be to have people throw bread products at me.
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SoWal Insider
#9
Bellingrath Gardens is one place I want to visit. I am sure it is pretty with the Christmas lights. Our plans are to visit Bellingrath on a trip down to the beach sometime. Take an extra day and go there on a Saturday morning and then head over to the beach. They have stuff blooming year round.:D

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Jdarg avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#10
Isn't there some restaurant that advertises "throwed rolls"? I always see the billboard and think how funn it would be to have people throw bread products at me.

:shock: Get out!
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SoWal Insider
#11
Isn't there some restaurant that advertises "throwed rolls"? I always see the billboard and think how funn it would be to have people throw bread products at me.

:lolabove:
Sorry can't help you Jen-ay. I only drove past it coming from New Orleans. It looked nice though coming over the bridge. :idontno:
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SoWal Insider
#13
This is my favorite hotel in Mobile, this is where we stay when we do Mardi Gras in Mobile. Has a good spa too:drink2: , grayt view.

http://www.riverviewmobile.com/

Will list good eating place later today for ya.

We love to stay here too, but never seem to leave when we are there, this is in Point Clear:
http://www.marriottgrand.com/

It also has a grayt spa:drink2:

Can y'all tell I like spas?!

Don't miss Fair Hope, good shopping!:clap_1:
http://www.cofairhope.com/

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Beach Lover
#14
Definately Wintzell's, but be sure to go to the original one in the historic section of downtown Mobile, Dauphine St. It's been there for as long as I can remember. It will give you a true taste and feel of the South.

I guess you can use your imagination about what the south tastes like...

As a native Mobilian, I would suggest lesser-known restaraunts that are OUTSTANDING. For Italian, try La Pizzeria in the historic Leinkauf District or Guido's/Cousin Vinny's near Washington Square.

For seafood - Guido's is also good and has a more exotic menu than Wintzell's. I used to work a block away from Wintzell's, so I ate there more than I wanted to, but there is nothing really great on their menu except 25-cent oysters and homemade gumbo.

For Mexican - Try El Giro's on Government Street (Hwy 90)...Two words -DOLLAR MARGARITAS.:wub:

Sightseeing - Battleship/Bellingrath is fun the first time - or just wander around and look through everybody's giant windows in midtown - you never know what you might see~!
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Beach Lover
#15
For dinner, Copelands New Orleans Restaurant and Bar.

Copelands left Mobile earlier this year in a most uncerimonious manner. The employees showed up to work one Monday to find locked doors and a sign on the door that said CLOSED PERMANATELY ...
shame on Al Copeland and corporate america :nono1:
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superJfunn
#16
you could go to the circus.
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Beach Fanatic
#17
Pickle Fish is a restaurant downtown. They have excellent pizza and fried pickles. I think it's still open???
Jdarg avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#18
you could go to the circus.


yes, I could.;-)
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superJfunn
#19
you could go ice skating.
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Funnkalicious
#20
McGuger is there.
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superJfunn
#21
McGuger is there.

know there is a good influence for the kids.
Beach Fanatic
#22
Copelands left Mobile earlier this year in a most uncerimonious manner. The employees showed up to work one Monday to find locked doors and a sign on the door that said CLOSED PERMANATELY ...
shame on Al Copeland and corporate america :nono1:

oh my:eek: What a crummy thing to do; I had no idea! So disappointing - they had great food. Wonder if they closed all their restaurants.

Thanks for the info.
Jdarg avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#23
McGuger is there.


Do I want to know who this is?:idontno:
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Funnkalicious
#24
Do I want to know who this is?:idontno:

Uh...No. Actually...ask Jfunn.:lolabove:
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SoWal Insider
#25
It's Lambert's in Foley. One not too far from St. Louis, too.
http://www.throwedrolls.com/

There used to be a Lamberts here in Memphis. Had good food, especially the throwed rolls. :lol:

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