Mobile Kid Friendly Activities, Tours & Attractions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile, AL, is a great place for families to visit! Mobile’s thriving downtown area, fun annual events, delicious dining scene, historical relevance, appreciation for the arts, and diverse culture, means there is something for kids of all ages to enjoy. This charming port city has so much to offer, and is the perfect vacation destination to combine both education and fun!
Mobile’s Mardi Gras is a fun, family-friendly experience that the kids are sure to love! With fantastic floats, tasty throws like Moon Pies, and kid-friendly entertainment galore, Mardi Gras in Mobile is suitable for kids of all ages. Fun fact: Mobile, Alabama was actually the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States, with the first Mardi Gras celebration taking place in the early 1700s. Travel Tip: Be sure to stop by the Mobile Carnival Museum and take in the 300-year history of this local celebration. Also, you will want to make a pit stop at Mobile’s Moon Pie store, and grab some delicious Moon Pies and Moon Pie souvenirs (just in case you didn’t catch enough during the parade)!
There are a ton of kid friendly things to do in Mobile! Some of the best activities include the following: a trip to Bellingrath Gardens, city tours, boat tours, Gulf Coast Explore Science Center, Fort of Colonial Mobile, and visiting one of the many local museums.
The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, catching a show at the local theater, visiting the historical landmarks, and checking out the area museums are the top rainy day activities for kids in Mobile, Alabama. Not only that, there are a ton of restaurants with delicious food, and plenty of indoor areas to shop! Click here for a complete guide to downtown Mobile, Alabama, including the top restaurants and things to do!
There are a ton of both fun and educational museums that kids of all ages can enjoy in Mobile! Some of the top kid-friendly museums include the Mobile Museum of Art, GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico, History Museum of Mobile, USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, and Mobile Carnival Museum!