| Book Mobile flights, save on air travel on CheapOair! The busy port and paper manufacturing city of Mobile (MOB) was founded by the French in 1702 on the west side of Mobile Bay. The city is the original home to Mardi Gras, celebrated here since 1704, when the French settlers first introduced it. Although the New Orleans celebration is more well known, Mobile’s get-together, draws out a massive crowd for those wanting to enjoy a party. The city's downtown area features some great historic architecture and a riverfront park. While visiting the city be sure to stroll along Government Street and the surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy the historic flavor of the town. Catch up all the fun and excitement of the city with Cheap Mobile Flights on CheapOair!
Come to the city in early spring and enjoy the city's famous Azalea Trail Festival, a 30-plus-mile floral tour that winds past some of Southern Alabama's loveliest antebellum homes. Other must-see sights include Fort Condé, once home base for France's Louisiana Territory; the World War II battleship USS Alabama; the Museum of Mobile, comprising of paintings and exhibits that celebrate the city's rich French, British, and Spanish heritage; and the Richards-DAR House, an exquisite example of Italianate architecture. Mobile has numerous restaurants serving mouthwatering food. Standards like Roussos Seafood on South Royal, known throughout the South for Creole-style gumbo, and Wintzell's Oyster House, home of "stewed and nude" shellfish, are the best places to savor great food. Save on flights to Mobile with exclusive travel deals on CheapOair. You can also consider visiting other popular Alabama destinations such as Birmingham and Montgomery.
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