| Featured City: mobile | In 1702, Mobile was founded as the capital of Louisiana on the south of America. But now it is a city of Alabama with a population of 399,843 and an area of 3,193 square kilometers. As a port city located on the Mobile Bay which abuts against the Gulf of Mexico, Mobile is more like a sharp sword, long and narrow, inserting into south America.
Mobile owns natural advantages over other cities. Mobile has a crude barrier, a series of Gulf Coast islands, to protect itself from being attacked by the seasonal storm on the Gulf of Mexico, so it seems like the last child of God who receives the most cherish from parents. Mobile does not fail the deep love of nature and becomes a manufacturing, shipping and shipbuilding center of the world which plays an important role in driving local development in economy. The city has been noted to be one of the top five politest cities in the country many times and continues to keep high in the rank of 300 best places to live in the world. Placing yourself in such a place full of gentlemen, you would feel like a stroll in the heaven.
As one of the best military parks, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park houses all kinds of aircrafts that make contributions in World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and Cold War. For example, F4B-4 Biplane Replica, manufactured by Boeing, helped American Army a lot in the battlefield of World War II. At the same time, many tanks, Amphibious Tractor, Skysweeper Anti-Aircraft Guns are also exhibited here. If you are a military fan, this is your world which makes you forget the time.
Mobile is a good destination for eco-tourism, such as Alligator Alley and Birding Trails. In Alligator Garden, visitors can wander on the boardwalk paths to observe the alligators swimming and sunning. If you are bold enough, you can feed the hungry alligators with some fish and meat, which will be exciting and interesting. What's more funny, you can touch and dandle some small alligators which are still not quick enough to bit you. Through such a great travel in the garden, you can not only learn much about alligators, but also experience the growth of life. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail located on the sun-drenched coast attracts many kinds of birds. Some rare White Ibis might appear here to enjoy the quiet environment and abundant sunlight. Stepping in the garden and hearing the twiddles of birds, you feel no distance to nature. If you are birding enthusiasts, you should not miss this paradise of birds.
Mobile is a secret city filled with tales and surprise. Since its foundation in 1702, Mobile forms many extraordinary tastes and beauty emerging in Mobile Bay area. Even behind every old and flourishing oak tree, some secrets are expected to be found out.
Mobile has unexampled accommodation conditions as a port on the beachfront. Along the Mobile Bay seashore, many beautiful hotels are seated there. The Riverview Plaza Hotel is one of them. Standing on the top floor of the hotel, the great scenery of Mobile Bay is in your field of vision. Silver beaches, cerulean water, magnificent oaks and gentle sea breeze give you best relaxation and pleasure. Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel located in the heart of the business district is voted to be American top 10 Historic Hotel. As a centuries-old hotel, it provides such special and circumspect room amenities as room coffeemaker, complimentary biscuits and golf. The spacious rooms, considerate service and inviting room decoration are worthy of your cost.
Mobile has more convenient traffic nets. Tourists can travel to any place through the Gulf of Mexico by ship. At the same time, trains, cars and planes that extend in all directions are all among your choices.
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