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    • Mobile

    Mobile travel guide

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    Overview

    This bustling port city in Alabama has a history going back to 1702, when the French established it as a shipping centre. Mobile has a colourful history with a mixture of Spanish, French, British, Creole and African influences, and much of that is reflected in its architecture and culture. Many would be surprised to know that Mobile is the actual birthplace of Mardi Gras, and it still has its own unique party spirit, which makes any holiday in Mobile a lot of fun.

    Historic buildings in Mobile are numerous, and include examples of Gothic revival, Greek revival, Beaux-Arts, Spanish Colonial revival, Victorian, Italianate, and Creole. The city is full of stately antebellum manors and grand churches that architecture enthusiasts will enjoy. A variety of museums showcase the city's history in other ways: Mobile has museums dedicated to World War II, Mardi Gras, the Mobile police and fire departments, and the region's ecosystem, among other things. The National African-American Archives and Museum is also located here.

    Mobile is a wonderfully verdant city, with diverse plant life that benefits from its mild subtropical climate. It has a number of pretty parks and gardens that prevent it from feeling too urban; some of the most popular are the Bellingrath Gardens, and Langan Park, which also houses the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile Botanical Gardens, a theatre, and a golf course.

    Mobile is also a vibrant city with a buzzing nightlife. Known for its fantastic seafood and barbecue, Mobile has a variety of great restaurants serving either, or sometimes both. There are many popular bars and nightclubs, and the city boasts its own opera and symphony orchestra. Every October, the Ten Sixty Five festival hosts a number of exciting musical acts in downtown Mobile, this laid-back street party is free of charge and offers an abundance of entertainment and moreish food and drink options, catered by local establishments.

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    Mobile enjoys a mild subtropical climate, which means the summers are hot and humid, while the winters are mild and rainy. The average temperatures in the long summers, between May and September, range between 63°F (17°C) and 91°F (33°C). The average temperatures in winter, between December and February, range between 40°F (4°C) and 64°F (18°C). Mobile is a very rainy city, with an average of 59 rainy days a year and occasional tropical storms and hurricanes.

    Mobile Regional Airport
    Location: Mobile Regional Airport is located about 13 miles (21km) west of central Mobile.
    Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
    Getting to the city: The Airport Boulevard connects the airport to the city of Mobile, taxis and rental cars are readily available. Several door-to-door shuttle services are also available and these can be pre-booked. Some hotels offer airport pick-ups. Uber, and other app-based taxi services, are also available.
    Car Rental: Car hire companies include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Budget has an office just across the road, connected to the airport by a shuttle.
    Airport Taxis: Taxis are available. App-based taxi services, like Uber, are also available.
    Facilities: Airport facilities include ATMs, as well as conference and business facilities. There are several restaurants and bars but shopping options are limited.
    Parking Short-term parking at Mobile Regional Airport costs $1 per hour up to $10 per day, and long-term parking has similar charges with a $8 daily rate. 15 minutes free parking is available in all lots.
    Website: www.mobairport.com

    Walking is the best way to get around the city centre of Mobile, but for those travelling farther afield renting a car is a popular option. Driving is easy and relatively stress-free in and around Mobile. However, those wanting to use public transport should make use of the Moda, a free electric trolley system that links many tourist attractions, hotels and shopping centres. The Moda runs from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 2pm. Taxis are readily available outside these times. The Wave Transit System is a public service that is useful for getting around the city, too.

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