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Inside Background
History 
After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in late August 2005, the city of...
Last edited: July 14, 2006
Neighborhoods 
     Mobile was founded in 1702.  It was once the 3rd largest port in the USA...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Home to generally pleasant weather throughout most of the year, plus those very...
Last edited: July 14, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Located on the Gulf of Mexico Mobile, Alabama has mild winters and while...
Last edited: July 14, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting to the Gulf Coast by air is easy, and Mobile is accessible by three...
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Getting Around 
You’re likely going to need a car to take in the sites if you’re venturing out...
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
If you’re heading down to the Gulf Coast consider taking some time to head out...
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Events & Festivals 
The area around Mobile likes its food and it is home to numerous festivals...
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Family Travel 
While you might not think of Carnival or Mardi Gras to be the time to head out...
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Museums & Attractions 
Mobile and the surrounding area is home to several fantastic museums, and from...
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Nightlife 
Before Katrina hit, downtown on Dauphin St. in Mobile has been hopping. There...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
The schooner Clotilde was the last known ship to arrive in the United States...
Last edited: December 21, 2006
Shopping 
Claude Moore Jewelers is a hidden gem in Mobile. They've like the Tiffanny's of...
Last edited: July 13, 2009
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park 
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is located in Mobile on Mobile Bay.  Exit...
Last edited: August 14, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Mobile has great seafood and great barbecue.  The Causeway is a main strip in...
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Bakery Cafe 
Located in historic Midtown (2 blocks north of Broad). The Bakery Cafe offers...
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
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Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
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Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
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Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
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Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
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Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
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Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
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Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
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Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
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Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
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Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
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Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
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Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
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Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
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Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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