Winter Wanderings

December is for celebrating Mobile's stellar attractions!


A "So Mobile" winter means something entirely different on the Gulf Coast. In the subtropics, it's the perfect weather for a stroll through acres of pristine gardens, taking in the meticulous decorations on the historic homes and squares and creating your perfect holiday scene ... at an aquarium? A maritime museum? By kayak? 

Districts of Distinction

Grab a light scarf and your sunnies and make your way through Mobile's exceptionally eclectic array of historic homes. Located in various historic districts in and around downtown, these stately beauties showcase various architectural styles and influences on Mobile’s culture, including Greek Revival, Italianate and Victorian. Many of these properties get especially dressed up for the holidays!

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion

  • 1906 Springhill Ave.

Built in 1855, Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is one of the Gulf Coast's most elegant homes. The mansion…


Making Spirits Enrichingly Bright

Upgrade your holiday expectations and discover a culture that’s distinctly different at every turn. Performing arts in Mobile get festive this time of year with annual favorites and new experiences for a memorable immersion to make your spirits shine brightly!

Holly, jolly folly


Perpetually Born to Celebrate

Connect with a culture that’s exceptionally eclectic and uniquely uncommon. Experience the Annual Magic Christmas in Lights, which is anything but garden-variety. Ring in the new year with a giant electronic MoonPie drop, live outdoor music and about 60,000 of your new friends. When you explore the birthplace of the original Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S., the celebrations shine brighter. 

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