Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All United States Alabama Mobile

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mobile

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama

Updated May 28, 2024

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Stories
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Mobile

Mobile, Alabama

Mobile Medical Museum

Medical museum featuring a number of excellent medical models.
View from center field

Mobile, Alabama

Stan Galle Field

Believed to be the oldest active college baseball field in America.
Trains weighing up to 70 lbs.

Mobile, Alabama

Mobile Carnival Museum

In 1703, French settlers in what is now Mobile celebrated the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
This loyal guardian watches over the children.

Mobile, Alabama

Nott Family Plott

A faithful dog is forever watching over the family children.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
Also known as the Henry Stuart House or Hermit House, it's on the National Register of Historic Places

Fairhope, Alabama

Tolstoy Park, the Unusual Home of Henry Stuart

This small hut in the middle of a parking lot was once the wooded sanctuary of the 'Hermit of Montrose.'
12 miles from Mobile
Spear Hunting Museum. (Creative Commons)

Summerdale, Alabama

Spear Hunting Museum

Founded by a man who called himself the greatest hunter alive.
23 miles from Mobile
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Mobile, Alabama

Mobile Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for ski queen
    ski queen
    2
  2. C
    cr3adventurez
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Mobile.

Places Edited

  1. H
    Henry
    1
  2. Avatar image for ski queen
    ski queen
    1
  3. Avatar image for OtterKing
    OtterKing
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. Avatar image for ski queen
    ski queen
    4
  2. S
    Senning
    2
  3. L
    littlekelle
    2
  4. C
    ctw5505
    2
  5. P
    power2encourage
    2
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Mobile.

Recent Mobile Activity

  • G

    guslf100

    has been to Mobile Carnival Museum

  • S

    scubasmitten1

    wants to go to Mobile Carnival Museum

  • S

    smfdbr

    has been to Mobile Carnival Museum

  • J

    juliedhart

    wants to go to Mobile Carnival Museum

  • B

    brandycleveland

    wants to go to Nott Family Plott

Stories About Mobile

The dehumanization begins as slaves were inspected before boarding slave vessels.

Found: The Last Survivor of the Atlantic Slave Trade

Research has placed a new name in a special place on the list of 'Clotilda' survivors.
by Jonathan Carey
April 4, 2019

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2024 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.