3 ways to celebrate Juneteenth + Father’s Day in Mobile

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Less than four hours by car from Birmingham you’ll discover the city that was born to celebrate—Mobile.

With Father’s Day and Juneteenth happening in June, read on for how to make lasting memories while visiting the Port City.

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Father’s Day festivities

For the outdoorsy dad

• Historic Blakely State Park hosts Alabama’s largest Civil War battlefield. Saddle up on a horse to tour 25 miles of trails or hop aboard a kayak for great views of the Mobile Tensaw Delta.
  • Where: 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527

• Airboat tours are an awesome way to see Mobile’s waterways. Dad will love the fast boats + comfortable seats to enjoy views of Mobile you can’t get anywhere else.
  • Where: 3733 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527

For the foodie father

• Dinner cruises aboard the Perdido Queen are a delightful + entertaining way to spend a Father’s Day dinner.
  • Where: 1 S Water St Berth B, Mobile, AL 36602
  • Cost: Adult tickets start at $77

• Bienville Bites food tours will take you on a culinary journey through some of the top food spots downtown Mobile has to offer.
  • Where: 658 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
  • Cost: Adult tours start at $65 per person

For the sporty dad

• Langan (Municipal) Park features 720 acres of park space, complete with an ultimate frisbee course—the perfect for a day with dad.

• Go for a round of golf at one of Mobile’s gorgeous courses, such as:
  • Azalea City Golf Course | 1000 Gaillard Dr, Mobile, AL 36608
  • Magnolia Grove | 7001 Magnolia Grove Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36618
  • TopGolf | 1250 Satchel Paige Dr, Mobile, AL 36606

Juneteenth Heritage History

Juneteenth events in Mobile

• Mobile’s official Juneteeth Celebration is Wednesday, June 19 from 6-8PM.
• Africatown drummers will perform a lively show + community leaders will host educational breakout sessions.
  • Where: National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico

• Observe Freedom Day on Saturday, June 22 from 10AM-6PM in downtown Prichard. This family-friendly event includes vendor booths, a parade + live performances.
  • Where: 311 S Wilson Ave, Prichard, AL 36610

Honor Black History in Mobile

• The Africatown Heritage House preserves the stories of the 110 people aboard the last slave ship to come to the U.S. + the community they built out of tragedy.

• Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail Tours take you on a journey of Black history in Mobile hitting landmarks like Hank Aaron’s childhood playground.

Support Mobile’s Black-owned businesses

• Kanary Bar is an adorable dive serving up specialty cocktails + great vibes.
  • Where: 105 N Jackson St, Mobile, AL 36602

• Saucy Q BBQ is a testament to how tasty Mobile’s barbecue is. Try it for yourself.
  • Where: 1111 Government St, Mobile, AL 36604

A world of fun awaits you in Mobile—book your stay now.

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