Mobile, Alabama. You may have heard of it for a variety of reasons. It is the birthplace of a celebration that’s happened every year since 1702—Mardi Gras. If you’re a baseball fan, then you may know that Mobile is the birthplace of the admired Major League baseball player, Hank Aaron. This city sits on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast and hosts Interstate I-10, the southernmost cross-country highway in the nation, right through the active downtown Mobile area. No matter the time of year or season, Mobile is filled with tourists and locals soaking up everything this city has to offer. This “little big town” is engulfed in rich history, architecture, culture and traditions that barely scratch the surface of Mobile’s true story.

The city of Mobile has made a name for itself over time. Beginning as Alabama’s only port city, Mobile now ships the state’s commercial products 300 years later. Mobile has been under many different influences since its inception, which explains the many diverse characteristics the city possesses. Mobile was founded by the French and formed to be the first capital of Louisiana, before Alabama was even granted statehood! By the 19th century, Mobile was flourishing from trade alongside its port, thus turning the city into a well-established, southeastern powerhouse city linked to a river system. Soon after, Mobile became a commercial city thriving with prosperity. New economic infrastructure was piloted through the city at the turn of the 20th century. This transition brought new industries that created jobs and inspired a significant population increase. Today, Mobile’s population is quickly approaching almost 200,000 residents.

Since the city’s economy boomed in the 19th century, Mobile has not slacked in creating a city of economic opportunity and growth. The city hosts the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, which aids in promoting the local area through commercial and business development. Manufacturing, medicine, construction, ship building, steel and aerospace industries are just some of the top-level production industries operating throughout the Mobile area. Alongside its major industry counterparts, Mobile also houses an economic district made up of various local, small businesses and companies. Together, all city industries and companies work toward striving for economic growth and success in their city through local engagement and support.

Activities are endless in the Mobile area! Downtown Mobile offers a melting pot of award-winning restaurants and assorted shops, and is also the spotlight location for many Mobile events that happen every year. Mardi Gras, LODA Art Walk and South Sounds Music Festival are just a few of the many annual events that happen in Downtown Mobile. Lavish architecture is to be found all around the city, along with museums dedicated to protecting Mobile’s long history that you can visit and explore. Hop on a scooter and view Mobile in a new way through the Gotcha scooter service the City of Mobile offers. Take a short drive outside of the downtown area and visit the Battleship USS Alabama at Mobile Bay's Battleship Memorial Park, where you actually have the chance to walk inside the ship! Mobile is also home to the Mobile Bay filled with freshwater, natural marshland and wildlife that connects to the Gulf of Mexico.

Activities are endless in the Mobile area! Downtown Mobile offers a melting pot of award-winning restaurants and assorted shops, and is also the spotlight location for many Mobile events that happen every year. Mardi Gras, LODA Art Walk and South Sounds Music Festival are just a few of the many annual events that happen in Downtown Mobile. Lavish architecture is to be found all around the city, along with museums dedicated to protecting Mobile’s long history that you can visit and explore. Hop on a scooter and view Mobile in a new way through the Gotcha scooter service the City of Mobile offers. Take a short drive outside of the downtown area and visit the Battleship USS Alabama at Mobile Bay's Battleship Memorial Park, where you actually have the chance to walk inside the ship! Mobile is also home to the Mobile Bay filled with freshwater, natural marshland and wildlife that connects to the Gulf of Mexico.