Washington Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of South Alabama
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of South Alabama during your trip to Mobile. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Board a legendary World War II vessel and inspect authentic fighter planes in a park dedicated to military craft of every shape and size.
Mobile Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Mobile with a trip to Mobile Cruise Terminal. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mobile Civic Center
After visiting Mobile Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mobile. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Church Street East Historic District
Learn about the local history of Mobile with a stop at Church Street East Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Admire the distinctive twin spires, elegant façade and tall, arched interior of Mobile’s basilica, an important destination for both visitors and worshippers.
Activities
Skip the Line Mobile Carnival Museum Ticket
Historic Mobile and Bellinggrath Gardens Private Day Tour
Our pick of the best Washington Square Hotel Deals
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Clean room, comfortable bed, hot shower, friendly staff, close proximity to good food and coffee downtown.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
Clean and comfortable room. The elevators get backed up during Mardi Gras so plan accordingly!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile I-65@ Airport Blvd
very nice clean room. nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Mobile-Dwtn/Hist. District by IHG
The staff were very pleasant. The hotel was nice and clean, and not a far walk from the convention center. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Key West Inn Fairhope Al
The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The staff were all very nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mobile
Friendly staff great breakfast clean facility
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Washington Square
Oakleigh Garden Historic District
If you're spending some time in Oakleigh Garden Historic District, Oakleigh House Museum and Church Street East Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
Leinkauf
While there might not be top attractions in Leinkauf, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ladd-Peebles Stadium and Oakleigh House Museum.
Old Dauphin Way Historic District
If you're spending some time in Old Dauphin Way Historic District, Lyons Park Tennis Center and Mobile Medical Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hannon Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hannon Park and surrounding area, you can visit Ladd-Peebles Stadium and Oakleigh House Museum.
Mobile Central Business District
While visiting Mobile Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saenger Theatre Mobile.
Campground Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Campground Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit National African American Archives and Museum and Oakleigh House Museum.
