Gulf Coastal Gems and Hidden Southern Stops

Just up the road from your hotel is the former Wesley Homestead, now Eden Gardens State Park. The park is worth walking through to see the wonderfully maintained gardens. After a stroll and maybe fishing, tour the Wesley House. Tours run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday to Monday.
Eden Gardens is open 8:00 a.m. to sunset daily.

For non-coastal and non-bayou visitors, the wharf at Baytowne will feel almost otherworldly. This distinctly gulf-centric and cutesy visitor wharf is the perfect place to shop, walk around, and grab a snack or drink before heading off the coast. With plenty of activities for the whole family, this is well worth a stop.
Hours vary by business.

The American South is barbecue country, and Lillie's Q serves it up right. Specialising in beef tri-tip, and well known across the country for their exceptional sauces, Lillie's is a hearty stop before a long drive to Alabama. Don't forget to buy a couple of bottles of sauce to take home with you!
Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This gem of a stop is a unique slice of history. Tolstoy Park was the house of Henry Stuart, "The Hermit of Montrose”. The man moved from the West and built this simple hut when he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Though he was only given a few months to live, he survived 22 years longer and logged many visitors, and you should join the visitorship!
Now nestled in a business park, this site is on the National Register of Historic Places, so will stay preserved.

Right after Tolstoy Park, take a quick stop at the Floral Clock while you are so nearby. This is a super simple but lovely place to check the time. Seasonal flowers are planted in the clock, and it takes less than 15 minutes to check it out.

SOCU is a brilliant dinner spot short for Southern Culture, so named by owner-chef Erica Barrett. This Black- and female-led restaurant elevates Southern and Cajun classics like catfish, gumbo, and shrimp and grits to high-dining dishes. If you’re in Mobile, you should not miss a meal at SOCU.
Open 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesday to Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. Reservations can be made online.

Settle into history at Fort Condé Inn. This beautiful bed and breakfast is located in Mobile's second-oldest house. The spot boasts stylishly decorated colonial-style rooms with exceptional service. The house is located in the Fort Condé Village, a great place to walk around in Mobile.
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