Our guide, Jacob, was excellent! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone there was nice and helpful. We learned a lot and had an excellent visit! It’s a replica of the original fort, but it was still very informative with lots of recovered pieces from the original site. Great time!
The only reason I dont give 5 stars is because there were several attractions that were closed. This fort is rich in culture and history. Its $8 per adult $7.50 with military ID and $5 for children. The grounds are fairly well kept. This is a great place to visit if you want to understand about all of the different cultures that have been present in the Mobile Alabama area over its history. I highly recommend to visit to this fort and when youre finished go right next door to the Charlotte house which was a former prison then purchased by an investor and remodeled into a home. Check out the photos!
Interesting historical site. I wish I had more time I would have also seen more of the museum thats across the street from the fort but when you pay for the ticket you can do both the museum and the fort I only had time to do the fort.
This fort is in downtown Mobile, Alabama. It has a great timeline of the history of French and Indian War. As well as the American Revolution. You can dress up take pictures. It is one of the best fort Ive visited.
Unlike most museums that keep an arm length distance between you and the history you explore, this museum has recreations, questions and a simple escape room to integrate past with present. You also are able to get on the roof and see the city for $8. Its definitely worth visiting.
Really cool place to visit if you are into history. Lots of cool things to see as well. Self guided tour took me probably 1.5 hours doing it slow.
This was a fun little adventure in downtown Mobile that was such a surprise! It was such an informative tour. We learned SO much about how Mobile was established and the battles bewtween the French, Spanish, and the English! Then, how it became owned by the Americans. I definitely recommend this place!
I really in joyed it there really nice place to show your kids about the battle of Mobile bay are to catch a parade during mardigras.
Dont really know much about this place hence only 3 stars. All I know is google maps routed us through the area and there was a Mardi Gras prade about to happen that we got stuck in, with a 26 travel trailer!
Enjoyed walking around and seeing the Colonial Era buildings
We came here while visiting Mobile in the rain in part because it was listed as free on a couple tourism websites. Unfortunately, it was $10 per person. Thats fine, but there isnt that much to see and it turns out its a reconstruction of the original fort. Im still glad to have gone and I think if wed had children in our group, it would have been a hit. As a group of two adults, it was informative, but not necessarily worth the price of admission.
Escape room is interesting and fun for kids. History story is given us for for Mobile and Gulf area history.
A wonderful place to visit, they have some fun interactive parts to the museum that make it worth while for people who may not be as interested in history as others. Also, getting to see the city from the roof was amazing.
It’s a replica, and about the size of my backyard. Try the Spanish Fort across the river — much better experience. This seems to mostly just be a depot for the duck boat tours, though in the winter months it also has like a 20x20 foot ice skating rink in it ($15). That said, the duck boat tour was fantastic. There is free parking around back, next to the water.
Who knew Mobile, AL was such a cool place?? We had a blast exploring the downtown area, including Fort Colonial Mobile! Its a great way to spend some time learning about the history of the area. You can also have brunch at Sylvias Biscuits and Poboys, which is located inside the fort.
It was a really cool place with history. They have this photo room with outfits to try on and take pictures with, to show all your friends who couldnt go. They have an escape room that is cool, as long as you dont figure it out before you actually go in. The prices for it are cheap and/or affordable. Its a nice place overall.
They were closed when we went, but the door was open and we went up top to see the tunnel. All the doors were closed and locked.
A great little museum located right over the I-10 tunnel. Definitely kid friendly, with photo opportunities and a small gift shop. Attached restaurant as well.
Loved the wall posts detailing Mobiles history. Staff was very nice and informative.
Alot of fun. Great way to spend a few hours
Nice little fort, my boys enjoyed the dressing up area.
Fun old spot, been there for many of the vintage motorcycle shows. As well as the duck boat tours.
We were surprised by the historical content shown in really first class displays in the fort. We and our 2nd grader really enjoyed the visit!
Interesting site. Didnt know it was there. I plan to visit the area again and learn more.
Beautiful place and a very helpful staff however it is also very small. Its worth stopping in and checking out but make it part of a bigger trip
This was an interesting review of Mobile and Gulf Coast colonial history. But the fort is a partial replica, not the original structure. And, contrary to what we were told by some sources, there is señ admission fee.
He Fort is full of history and there are great stories to learn here! The volunteers that work here are all very nice but you have to ask questions because they dont always volunteer information. Theyre so sweet, though, and I dont hold that against them. Just be sure to engage and ask questions! Theres a fun escape room for the kids and lots of history to learn. The fort is set up well for how it would have been originally and you do feel like youve traveled backward in time once you step through the doors. All in all, a nice place to visit but a little high on the price.
Outstanding host location for the Gears and Beers bike ride.
This was a really fun experience. The fort as explanations of the forts history throughout. Definitely would like to go again.
Had a Great time ! Learned a lot going through and reading all the facts about the fort.
Great place for events. Will definitely come back.
Helpful people. Enjoyable place to walk around and learn history. Take the duckboat ride! Its a blast!
Not actual fort but replica. Good history lesson. A little high ticket price- not a lot of bang for the buck.
This is a good place to visit if you are a history buff and happen to be visiting Mobile. It wont take an hour to visit, but youll get an easy history lesson about Mobile. There isnt anything from the original fort here. It is completely reconstructed.
It is a great stop in Mobile! My family loved it and we learned so much! Also, the young man working the souvenir/entrance area was very informative and a super sweet guy.
Was very interesting. We had lunch near byand really enjoyed out time there and also walking around down town Mobile.
Well, if you are going to have a battle...
Duck Boat tour was nice and informative!
Seeing the (scale) fort was one of the high points in a recent day trip. We had a nice conversation with the woman in the gift shop who educated us on the history of the fort and surrounding area.
The idea of the fort was cool, and there was a fair amount of stuff to see. From the roof the city view was very nice and I got lots of photos. However, the drawbacks were that none of the stuff on display was overly exciting. Lighting was very poor and many descriptive signs had black lettering on dark blue background, making it difficult to read. There was an escape room, but no starting clues, so that was pointless. I would not be inclined to return here. It cost $16.50 for 2 people.
Enriching experience on learning history of Old British, French and Spanish colonies.
Small but interesting replica of a piece of Fort Conde with artifacts and and a few interactive exhibits. The entire fort can be viewed in less than an hour, though.
Great spot for history in the heart of Mobile. The kids can play on the canons and the older ones can get all involved in the quality exhibits. Theres an escape room we didnt try and a cafe that was closed when we were there. It would be nice if they had umbrellas for their picnic tables in the middle area.
An amazing piece of history that has a huge significance in the city of Mobile
Took a tour and realized the fort was rebuilt scale model of original. Most of It was turned into escape rooms for children. The only saving grace was a small musium in the back corner. I wanted my money back!
Scale model of original fort. Great exhibits. Costume events out on, but not at the time we visited
Very cool lost of history to he learned..
Its not worth the visit or fee as it used to be when it was Ft. Conde. Once again, the city has mucked up a good thing.
Neat place if you have an hour or so to kill. Not a ton to look at, but that may be why the admission cost is so reasonable.
A great place to visit, especially if you have kids.
Be prepared for a replica with some entertainment. I would better spend this time for walking along the Mobile downtown, which is definitely worth of doing
You can bring your dog to the Fort and have breakfast in the courtyard! Love it! Be sure to bring your own poop bags!
Most of the time Welcome Centers are little more than a caboose or a small building welcoming you to the city. But that is not the case with Mobiles Wecome Center. It is located on the sight of the orginal Ft. Conde. While the fort is not completely rebuilt due to space one does get the feel of what the fort was like. Interestingly it is located right above the Wallace Tunnel where I-10 goes under the Mobile River. It has exhibits and a small gift shop to go with the Fort. It is a FREE attraction to the city. When going make sure you leave enough time to city the City of Mobile Museum next store and the Conde-Charlotte House just around the corner. Mobile is a Wonderful, Historic City...it along with its sister cities of Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA, make a trio of old deep south southern ports worth visiting!!!!
Great visit for history buffs.
Its a pretty that theres nothing left of the fort...
It is a replica of the original fort. Nice to visit but they could charge a little less
Great field trip for kids! Very knowledgeable staff and interesting exhibits.
This is a fun little place to stop by if your visiting downtown Mobile. It’s a replica but is well done with plenty of history. There is a little restaurant in the building called Sylvia’s Biscuits and Poboys that is delicious. I love all the updates.
Good to go see while doing other touristy stuff in the area
My family was looking for something to do while visiting downtown so we went to the fort. I will have to say the fort has never looked this good. Lots of new attractions inside and all the extra attention to details make this the place to visit while downtown Mobile. My 9 and 7 year old boys loved the shooting gallery and the museum the most.
Very well kept. Loads of information inside. Really very interesting.
Great Hamburger with A Lot of Varieties... Such as jalapeno peppers or sweet-and-sour sauce.
Neat replica of an ancient fort - Ive been to Mobile over a dozen times yet never realized this place was nestled right downtown (the I-10 tunnel goes right underneath). Very informative, but not a lot of exhibits were finished yet. Perhaps once everything is complete, it will justify its rather high entry fee.
Breakfast with Santa has become my tradition from now on. We had an amazing time!
A lot of reading not good with children
Enjoyed learning history of the Mobile area.
Interesting historical facts.
Great venu to hold an event. Gears and Beers 2018 had a fun and well organized after party here.
Outstanding place to visit. The tour was very informative. I love the history. We loved the escape room and the shooting room. A lot of fun. A must visit place.
Enjoyed all of the history surrounding the fort and how it came to defend Mobile in early days.
Fun little place to visit. The best part?! All the Pokemon!
RIP OFF!! Do yourself a favor and save the price of admission... spend it on anything else!! I mean, ANYTHING ELSE! This used to be a free exhibit a few months ago. Theres a new owner who added a dinky shooting gallery that doesnt even work very well. Theres a photo booth where you can put on dirty costumes and take pictures, and an escape room with a door that doesnt even close. Theres a hideous noise in the fort area that makes it hard to concentrate when reading exhibits. One exhibit has a light that doesnt work, so you cant see anything. So basically, we paid $25 to play an arcade shooting game. RIP OFF!!!
Great place to visit lots of historical things to see
Loved this. Great Duck boat tour with Kat and Captain Dave.
Great site, but the effort put into touring and curating this place has significantly gone down from years ago.
They want too much for a tour. The stuff sold inside is ideal for tourists though.
The tour was awesome. U guys rock!
Went to eat at Sylvias restaurant. Love the historical fort, higly recommend for history buffs
Good history overview for kids. Small.
Always a good time looking around our history.
This place has really had a new life breathed into it. We visited during Mardi Gras and purchased a spot on their party platform. For $15 you can not beat being eye level with the floats, clean private bathrooms, climate controlled building and a chance to tour the newly transformed fort. Parking is close and convenient, right across the street, and there is plenty to do (shooting gallery, escape room, ice skating, photo booth, etc). The staff were friendly and very accommodating for the most part.
One of our favorite stops in Mobile. So much history in one stop.
Very informative about Mobiles past history!
Small, quaint fort... The exhibit could of have been better and longer
A great place to bring friends and share the history of our city.
Its a replica, not the real fort. There was some work going around when i went, theres no one at reception and staff around dint bother to answer. The lady who addressed later isn’t so friendly. I dint like the fort and the games dint felt like fun too. May be kids could enjoy. Skip it if you are a history buff.
I always enjoy stopping by.
Good for a short visit with family
Surprising a pretty neat place. Was waiting on the duck tour and walked around the fort finding it interesting and a must visit if you want some history about Mobile.
Went to the little restaurant inside there, was really amazed at how nice it is! I will definitely go back.
Great Place to enjoy Mardi Gra
Very interesting great for kids and adults l
Not worth the money but good to pass some an hour
Needs someone when the classes come to tour them. When students come for a field trip they should have someone there to do reenactments of what the fort is about.
Great scenery
Not worth the price. Recommend visiting History Museum across the street.
Amazing staff and great historical local. Family fun with a great view of the city
Skip it. Not much to see. Skyline view that was promised could be had by jumping on your friends shoulders. Pricey for the VERY limited content.