Mobile AL city skyline; photo by Mike C on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution).
Port City of Mobile, Alabama
A major port on the Gulf of Mexico for three centuries, Mobile is the oldest city in Alabama with a rich cultural heritage. Alabama Cities & Towns
The first American Mardi Gras celebration was in Mobile (when it was still a French colony), and is still part of Alabama's Gulf Coast culture. Mobile is also known for its amazing museums and seafood!
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