Mobile, Alabama with Kids
Mobile, Alabama is a beautiful city, rich in history. It is known for Mardi Gras, azaleas, Spanish Moss, and seafood. What may not be as obvious it that Mobile is a great city for families to visit.
If you’re headed to this Gulf Coast city, here are 7 great ideas for things to do with kids during your visit:
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
At Battleship Memorial park, you get a real look at how the soldiers worked and lived onboard. Not only did we venture out to the top of the battleship, but we also saw the interior rooms and workings inside the ship. We saw where they ate, slept, and worked. It is a great place to see the battleship, submarine, tanks, planes, helicopters, and artillery.
Battleship Memorial Park WEBSITE
See photos from our visit HERE
The Fort of Colonial Mobile
The Fort of Colonial Mobile is located right in the heart of Mobile (not far from Gulf Quest – read below). You can tour the fort and the museum below. There are interactive activities for kids, and adults and kids alike can learn the history of early settlers in Mobile.
The Fort of Colonial Mobile // 150 S Royal St. Mobile, Alabama 36602 // 251.802.3092
The Fort of Colonial Mobile WEBSITE
Gulf Quest
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Gulf Quest museum has 5 floors and with several interactive, hands-on exhibits. There is a play area for smaller children and a several places to sit and rest if you get tired. Parking is free.
Exhibits include:
- America’s Seas
- Container Ships
- Gulf Quest Theatre
- Full Steam Ahead
- Navigation Game
- Setting Sail
- The Sextants
- Junior Mariners
- Seaside Scenes
- Crane Operator
- Ocean Planet Theatre
- Ships Ahoy!
- Take the Helm Theatre … and more.
Gulf Quest // 155 S. Water Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602 // 251.436.8901
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a science museum that feels like a huge playground for kids. They also show movies in their IMAX theatre. It has been voted one of Alabama’s top attractions several years in a row and is always a favorite family activity while in Mobile.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center // 65 Government St. – Mobile, AL 36602 // 205.208.6893
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center WEBSITE
Spot of Tea
Mobile has tons of chain restaurants and fast food places. If you’re looking for something off the beaten path and really delicious, I recommend Spot of Tea. It is located right in the heart of downtown Mobile.
We like to eat here for breakfast or brunch. From their yummy hot cocoa to their omelets and Belgian Waffles, they offer something for everyone! Their Strawberry Tea is wonderful! You can eat in the lovely restaurant, on the side walk café area, or in Cathedral Park.
Spot of Tea // 310 Dauphin Street – Mobile, AL 36602 // 251.433.9009
Gulf Coast Ducks
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This fun land and water tour of Mobile lasts about 1-2 hours and is fun for both kids and adults. The hosts and captain interact with the guests, offering interesting facts on Mobile and entertaining everyone at the same time.
The Gulf Coast Ducks // 150 S Royal Street – Mobile, AL 36602
Bellingrath Gardens
Let the kids run around and get some fresh air at the beautiful Bellingrath Gardens! You can also tour the Bellingrath Museum Home at an additional cost.
Bellingrath Gardens // 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road 12 – Theodore, AL 36582 // 251.973.2217
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Have you been to Mobile lately? What is your family’s favorite things to do there?
Looks like there’s quite a lot to do with the kiddos! Sounds like a good time.
Yes, there is so much to do in Mobile, Adaleta!
It looks like a fun city to visit. Lots of interesting places to check out.The garden is so beautiful. Love those flowers.
Yes, the garden is gorgeous! We love visiting Mobile…
Alabama looks like such a fun place to explore for adults and kids alike! I think we’ve only driven through but I thin next time we should make a bit of time to enjoy all Alabama has to offer!
Yes! You gotta make a pit stop and get some sweet tea the next time you’re in Alabama!
I haven’t been to Mobile in probably a decade. The people are so nice there. I would love to take my kids to some of these. Thanks for the tips
Mobile is nice and so are that people. Us southerners don’t meet a stranger. We’ll say “hello” to everyone and talk your ear off! I love it though.
Alabama is such a peaceful state. They have such nice neighborly people all over the place.
Girl you got that right! We know how to take it easy in Alabama! And the people (for the most part) are helpful and friendly.
These are fantastic suggestions! I had no idea there was such variety in Mobile!
I know right, Kristen?!? My stepdaughters actually went to college there so we always found fun things to do there when we visited.
Never been to Alabama but seems they have great options for all the family. I need to plan a road trip!
Oh, yeah! Road trips are always a good idea, Adriana! I actually live in Alabama and it’s a great place to live!
I’ve never been to Alabama but it’s on my list. I’ll have to add Mobile to that.
Come on down, Kate! We’d love to have you!
This makes me want to travel to Mobile! The battleship experience sounds super fun and I love Belgian waffles. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, yeah, Sharon! Those Belgian Waffles were the BOMB!
It’s been a long time since I went to Alabama. I think this is a great place for families! They’re going to learn so much from this!
Thank you, Alison! We actually live in Alabama and we love it here.
I’m so happy you posted this! My brother just moved to Alabama and we are planning a trip next month! Can’t wait to try out some of these places 🙂
You guys will have a great time, Sarah!
Alabama is one state I haven’t been to. It looks like there a lot to do though.
We actually live in Alabama and my stepdaughter went to school and now works in Mobile and we visit her a lot. It’s a beautiful state!
awesome! I’m a big kid myself and I am super excited about the option. It sounds super FUN!
I know I think I have as much fun as the kids do!
Those are a lot of great spots that I need to go the next time I am in Mobile. I think my niece and nephews would love to go there.
They would love all the fun things in Mobile, Luci!
Oh my, what a great article of things to do in Alabama. It looks like kids would really enjoy these picks and parents too!
Yes, there are plenty of fun activities for adults and kiddos!
We like to explore cities as a family yet never considered a trip to Mobile. After reading this post, we will be planning one soon and visiting the places you mentioned. Great post!
I’m so glad, Will! I hope you guys have a great time (I know you will)!
America is good at war I have to say that and I have been to the USS Midway in San Diego California last winter, it was just stunning! I have never seen anything like that in my life. If I ever go Alabama, I would pick few locations, such as Gulf Quest and USS ALABAMA BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK, I love to learn more about the history in these location. Thanks for the intro and the list.
The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is very interesting.
I have to go through Mobile this summer for work and this seems like a good reason to bring the family with me!
That sounds like a great family trip, Lyndsay!
I love the gulf coast ducks, it sounds so much fun! 🙂
It’s so cool to go from touring the city in this big vehicle on the streets and then start floating on the water. It is a fun experience!
Battleship Memorial Park sounds fantastic! As a lover of all things nautical, I would love to take my son there when he is old enough. Also, the Ducks look like so much fun. Thanks for these ideas. It really is so helpful to have a list of child-friendly options.
Yes, the Battleship Memorial Park was fascinating! We have spent quite a bit of time there!
These are lovely ideas! I love that you included historical centers as well, its always so much fun to learn about a city’s history.
Thank you! I try to implement some learning experiences in our vacations. I homeschool our kiddos so I like to do as many educational things with them as possible.
This looks like a great family trip to take. Kids would enjoy the science center. It seems like fun learning.
Yes, the science center is a lot of fun, Tosha!
Those gardens look beautiful! And that HOT COCOA. yum. Glad to have found your blog via FB as I have a 7 month old and really want to make travel a part of our life instead of dreading it with a kid.
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That Hot Cocoa was magically delicious ! Traveling with kiddos is a lot of work, but it gives us so many great experiences and memories.
Such a fun selection of activities! I will pass it on to my friends with kids.
Thank you, Daria!
I’ve never been to Alabama but it is gorgeous.
I actually live in Alabama and it is beautiful here. I hope you get to visit one day, Katie!
Wow! What a great list of things to do and see! My family would love the Gulf Coast Ducks! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for visiting Pamela! Hope this info helps in your trip planning. The ducks are a lot of fun!
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Thank you Veronica!
I’ve never been there but it looks lovely with so many fun activities.
It really is a pretty and fun city. We have family there and always enjoys our visits.