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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- February 19, 2007
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| Mobile, Alabama |
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Located on the sparkling shores of the magnificent Gulf
Coast is Mobile, Alabama.
Make no mistake, Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras
(February 20), circa 1704, some sixty years before New Orleans began its
celebrations.
Mobile is also the Azalea Capital of the World, displaying
50 varieties in an array of colors, from white, pink, red and translucent
lavender.
Mobile Bay was the first body of water in the New World to
be accurately charted.
Come for the history, the attractions, culture or whatever
reason and you too will fall in love with its Southern charm.
Median income -- $31,445
Median house value -- $81,400
For more information visit www.mobile.org
or call 1-800-5-MOBILE.
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| The Top 9 Attractions
in Mobile |
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| Mobile Police Museum 251-208-6306
Located in the downtown precinct office,
peruse artifacts and documents tracing the history of law enforcement in
Mobile. Infamous crimes are represented, including the arrest of Mobile
native Patricia Krenwinkle, who was part of the Charles Manson
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| Mobile Zoo, Inc. 251-649-1845
A non-profit wildlife park that was
established for the education and to continue the existence of wildlife. |
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| National African-American
Archives Museum 251-433-8511
View portraits, biographies, carvings,
artifacts, books and history of the "Colored Carnival." |
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| Mobile Museum of Art
251-208-5200
At 95,000 square feet, the Museum of Art
is now the largest along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Tampa. See
collections of American, European, Asian and African art. |
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| Mobile Botanical Gardens
251-342-0555
100 acres of nature trails, and picnic
areas. See azaleas, herb gardens, daylilies, roses, camellias and koi
ponds. |
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| Hank Aaron Stadium
251-479-2327
Named for the All Time Home Run King and
Mobile native, Hank Aaron Stadium is the home of the Mobile Bay Bears.
Included are monuments to Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige, Willie McCovey,
Billy Williams and Ozzie Smith -- all born in Mobile and every one of
them a National Baseball Hall of Famer! |
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| Gulf Coast Exploreum Science
Center and IMAX Theater 877-625-4386
Mobile's premier science and family fun
museum. View nationally prestigious traveling exhibits and IMAX films. |
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| Flea Market Mobile
251-633-7533
The Gulf Coast's largest flea market
boasts 800 booths all under one roof! |
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| Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
866-471-6364
Built in 1855, this 20-room mansion was
restored and is adorned with period furnishings, art and decor. Outside
are Mobile's trademark live oaks and azaleas. |
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| Alligator Alley 866-99-GATOR
The best place to see 150 alligators in
their natural environment -- you can even feed them. You'll also meet
Captain Crunch, the world record holder for bite strength, who's over 13
feet long! You can also bird-watch -- owls, osprey and more. |
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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