Mobile district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Mobile

Mobile is a city in Mobile district, Alabama, United States, home to about 194,288 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 66 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 27 museums and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Saint Francis Street United Methodist Church (1 km), Cathedral Square (1 km) and Government Street Presbyterian Church (1 km).

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Mobile at a glance

Location
Mobile district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 194,288
Coordinates
30.6944° N, 88.0430° W
Places within 50 km
207 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mobile

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mobile: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Mobile

79 churches within 100 km of Mobile. The closest is Saint Francis Street United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mobile

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mobile. The closest is Battle of Mobile Bay (1 km); the best-known is Oakleigh Garden Historic District (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mobile

29 museums within 100 km of Mobile. The closest is Richards DAR House Museum (1 km); the best-known is Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mobile

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mobile. The closest is Wragg Swamp (11 km); the best-known is Chickasabogue Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mobile

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mobile. The closest is Collarbone Canyon (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Mobile

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mobile. The closest is Bay Grass (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Mobile

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mobile
  2. 1 km Saint Francis Street United Methodist Church · church, Mobile
  3. 1 km Cathedral Square · church, Mobile
  4. 1 km Government Street Presbyterian Church · church, Mobile
  5. 1 km Mardi Gras Park · park, Mobile
  6. 1 km Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center · museum, Mobile
  7. 1 km Back to Mobile

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How to reach Mobile

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    Within 15 km of Mobile

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mobile by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6679Saint Francis Street United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5261Battle of Mobile Bay (1 km)
    Museums2729Richards DAR House Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens621Wragg Swamp (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1619Collarbone Canyon (13 km)
    Beaches & coast617Bay Grass (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1013Choctaw Point Light (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1013Pinto Island (3 km)
    Parks57Bienville Square (1 km)
    Other attractions67Bell UH-1 (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mobile Masjid of al-Islam (6 km)
    Buddhist sites11Carmelite Monastery (7 km)
    Caves11The Cave (20 km)
    Waterfalls01Cedar Creek Falls (51 km)

    Mobile: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mobile?

    Saint Francis Street United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Cathedral Square (church, about 1 km), Government Street Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Mardi Gras Park (park, about 1 km), Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center (museum, about 1 km), History Museum of Mobile (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mobile?

    207 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 27 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Mobile?

    Saint Francis Street United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Downtown Fellowship Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mobile?

    Battle of Mobile Bay, about 1 km by road; De Tonti Square Historic District (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mobile?

    Richards DAR House Museum, about 1 km by road; Lupercalia Art Society (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mobile?

    Start in Mobile, visit Saint Francis Street United Methodist Church, then Cathedral Square, then Government Street Presbyterian Church, then Mardi Gras Park, then Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mobile?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mobile’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.