City Guides: Things to do While Boating in Mobile, Alabama
Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile sits along the shores of Mobile Bay where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico near Gulf Islands National Seashore and Dauphin Island. It’s between Gulfport, Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida. It’s a great area to anchor offshore fishing adventures, watersports fun, beach days and boating trips throughout the rivers and bays around Mobile Bay.
Whether you’re in town for a day, a week or an extended stay at a private boat lift rental, you’ll want to add these sites to your itinerary. Let’s get started!
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
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The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is home to the USS Alabama, a World War II-era battleship built in 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia. It’s a must-visit for fans of military and coastal history. Take self-guided tours of the battleship (where you can explore the decks and various rooms on the ship) and check out tanks, artillery, military aircraft, park memorials and the USS Drum submarine. You’ll find exhibits from the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force as well as a Service Dog War Memorial honoring the dogs who have served the country.
Mobile Carnival Museum
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One of the most unique places to visit from a private boat lift for rent, the Mobile Carnival Museum offers a look into the history of Mardi Gras and its fabulous parades. View ornate costumes (gowns, robes and jewelry), bejeweled scepters, extravagant floats, historic photos dating to 1886 and other memorabilia from Mardi Gras history. You can even climb aboard a float. The museum is located in the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion near the Mobile Cruise Terminal on the Mobile River.
Mobile Museum of Art
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Founded in 1963, the Mobile Museum of Art features a large collection of more than 6,400 pieces of American, European, Asian and African art. Spend a relaxing afternoon viewing photography, paintings, sculptures, contemporary glass and decorative arts. The outdoor sculpture trail is a fun area to explore from a private boat dock for rent. The museum is located in Langan Park in downtown Mobile.
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico overlooks the Mobile River, making it a great spot to visit from a private boat slip for rent. Visit exhibits on military history, trade routes, weather, marine life, ship navigation and coastal life. Test your skills with the ship’s helm simulator, watch a theater presentation about living and working on the Gulf Coast, learn how steamboats work and check out the life-size container ship.
We hope you’ve found a few sites to add to your next Mobile, Alabama excursion. Happy boating!
