If you go to Mobile, Ala.

WHERE TO STAY

Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa

26 North Royal St., Mobile, Ala.

251-338-2000

renaissancebattlehouse.com

Historic hotel on a parade route has an upper terrace for great viewing. Doubles from $209.

WHERE TO EAT

Cafe 615

615 Dauphin St.

251-432-8434; cafe615mobile.com

Stylish but casual restaurant in Mobile’s historic downtown updates Southern fare with Asian and Mediterranean accents. Fri lunch, Tue-Sat dinner, Sat-Sun brunch; dinner entrees $26-$38, brunch $25.

Blind Mule Restaurant & Bar

57 North Claiborne St.

251-694-6853; theblindmule.net

Popular restaurant and bar is known for Southern specialties such as red beans and rice or shrimp and grits and for its burger selection. Open for lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Entrees $10-$15.

WHAT TO DO

Mobile Museum of Art

4850 Museum Dr.

251-208-5200

www.mobilemuseumofart.com

Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu till 9. Adults $10, seniors $8, students $6.

Mobile Carnival Museum

355 Government St.

251-432-3324

mobilecarnivalmuseum.com

Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $5, children ages 12 and under $2.

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