Connect the history of your relationship with the history of Mobile when you both enjoy a special, romantic visit to the Museum of Mobile. This impressive facility preserves the history of the Mobile Bay Area and Southwestern Alabama through the creative use of exhibits, presentations, and artifacts. Over 300 years of Mobile's history is encapsulated quite dramatically in this engaging presentation of items. Don't forget to stop into the gift shop for a memento of your date here.
Mobile Ballet is the Gulf Coast's premiere ballet company and school. This group of highly talented performers works hard all year long to bring you an impressive schedule of events. Among some of the ballet's most recent performances include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Carnival of the Dance. Also, the Mobile Ballet School offers classes for aspiring dancers who range in age from 3-years-old to adults. When you are in the audience for one of the ballet's many performances, you will be immediately struck by not only the brilliant dancing but also the detailed sets and meticulous costumes.
The whole family can “go gator” at Alligator Alley. Your adventure is a guided tour of the facility that offers the incredible opportunity to see over 200 alligators relaxing, nesting, and sunbathing in a unique habitat. If you happen to be visiting during feeding hour, you can watch the crew walk right out to the alligators and feed them. As your tour continues, you can walk on an elevated boardwalk that allows for a unique view of the alligators along with such other creatures as turtles, ospreys, owls, bull frogs and many other animal attractions.
The kids will love the sights, sounds and attractions while mom and dad will enjoy the historical aspects of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. This great family attraction allows you the opportunity to tour two National Historic Landmarks. These are the USS Alabama and Submarine USS Drum as well as an incredible display of 20 rare and historic aircraft. In addition to touring the vessels, you can take a little bit of this history home with you when you buy an item from the gift shop.