When in Mobile, you will surely be aware of the significance of Mardi Gras. To get a little taste of the celebration no matter what time of the year that you visit, check out Toomey's Mardi Gras. This celebratory store specializes in products for parties and special occasions with a special emphasis on events with a Mardi Gras theme. Find such essentials as masks, jewelry, and of course, the infamous throwaway beads.
Instead of seeing the sights like everyone else, set yourself apart as you become airborne for an unforgettable ride with the pros at Mobile Helicopter Charters . See Mobile from the utterly amazing heights on a helicopter as it glides through the Alabama skies to offer you the opportunity of a highly unique adventure. Don't forget your camera as you will be flying above the area's picturesque landscape and surrounding countryside. Also, you can customize your tour to see specific sections of town from the comfort of your propeller-propelled aircraft.
If you find yourself wandering around downtown Mobile, make sure to make your way to Spanish Plaza. This scenic, oak-shaded plaza is one of downtown's most photographed attractions, and once you get closer to it, it is easy to see why. One end of the plaza features a classically-styled European inn with iron-faced railings called Malaga. The impressive artwork displayed here won't escape your eye either, as you will be amazed at the Arches of Friendship sculpture, the “Fish Monger” statue and fountain and a plaque that remembers Bernardo de Galvez, the first governor of the Louisiana Territory.