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Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

A sight in Downtown, Mobile, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Downtown, Mobile
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Why go

Greek Revival cathedral with German stained glass, steps from downtown.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Mobile, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mobile Carnival Museum and Wintzell's Oyster House. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Mobile, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Mobile Carnival Museum

    Mardi Gras gowns, trains and floats from America's oldest Carnival city.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Wintzell's Oyster House

    Downtown oyster house since 1938 serving oysters fried, stewed or nude.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Colonial Fort Condé

    Partial reconstruction of the 1700s French fort, next to the welcome center.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Callaghan's Irish Social Club

    Neighborhood bar with a famous burger and live music in an old corner building.

    Drinks · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Oakleigh House Museum

    1833 Greek Revival mansion with guided tours in the Oakleigh Garden District.

    Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

    Tour a WWII battleship, the submarine USS Drum and an aircraft pavilion.

    Sight · 2.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Mobile

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is our only sight pick in Mobile; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Mobile guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Mobile run from 59°F in January to 88°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Mobile from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mobile weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2 S Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA
Coordinates
30.69015, -88.04588
Destination
Mobile, Alabama

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Free to enter outside Mass times.

Is Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception free?

Yes, we list Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception?

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is at 2 S Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception?

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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