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Oakleigh House

350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, AL
251.432.6161
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Ranked #7 of 26 attractions in Mobile
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Historic ante-bellum house.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012
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Living history is explained by knowledgeable docents (guides) through entertaining stories about the property and the people connected to it. It was very interesting to tour the house and grounds and marvel at the magnificent oaks and other flora. Antiques galore and period costumes added charm to the tour. More

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Tampa
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011

This home in the heart of the Oakleigh Garden District is one of several homes worthy of visiting to get a feel of historic Mobile. The city itself is one of the oldest in the south and has a long history, which most people do not even know about. For instance it it was the last port to fall during... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011
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This is a beautiful home to visit and to tour. You can go anywhere with the tour guide, not like in many other plantation or manor tours, all rooms are open. It is not very crowded during the week, we were a group of six and were lucky to have a very knowledgeable and local lady who knew all the... More

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Mobile, Alabama
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2007
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I am a big fan of historic House Museums and visit them in other cities when I get a chance. Mobile has 4 very good ones: The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, DAR-Richards house (downtown), Charlotte-Conde House (right by FT. Conde info center), and the Oakleigh Historic Complex (Oakleigh Garden DIstrict close to downtown). But if you are short on time, you should... More

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