Bay City Conventions & Tours has a wide variety of tours available that span the Gulf Coast from the Florida panhandle west - to New Orleans, Louisiana.  Whether planning a military reunion, convention entertainment, or simply a school field trip, we're sure to have something to spark the imagination in everyone.


Full and half-day tours:

USS ALABAMA MEMORIAL PARK TOUR

Welcome aboard!  This mighty WW battleship is the
city's shrine and one of the state's leading tourist attractions. The 35,000 ton USS Alabama with a crew of 2,500 earned nine battle stars. The warship and the USS Drum, a WWII submarine, are moored at the edge of Mobile Bay. The Drum is credited with sinking the seventh largest amount of enemy tonnage in WWII.

With a sense of pride and renewed patriotism walk the "footsteps" of the crew while touring the Captain's Cabin, Ward Room, Galley, Radio Room, and Sick Bay.

Tour the Aircraft Pavilion, with planes from every war displayed, including a Black Bird, plus pictures of the Alabama Medal of Honor recipients.  Dinner/luncheon available

A tour of the 19th century garden district creates a flavor that takes you back in time. There is a unique blend of architecture in the magnificent Antebellum homes of Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian styles. Many homes are embellished with delicate wrought iron. Streets of the garden district are framed with gigantic live oaks forming a beautiful canopy of trees.

EASTERN SHORE OF MOBILE BAY TOUR

Your tour departs for one of the most exclusive resort areas in the country. Along the rural Alabama countryside stands a beautiful work of religious art, Malbis Church and Plantation. The church, a replica of a Byzantine church in Athens, is a magnificent structure of ancient Greek architecture containing marble from the same quarry that provided stone for the Parthenon. Masterpieces of religious art make Malbis a treasure as well as a church.

An unusual and popular Eastern Shore stop is the Punta Clara Candy Kitchen. Located in a rambling 1897 Victorian Home, this candy kitchen has been operated by the decendants of the original owners for nearly 50 years. The all natural candy is made from original recipes and sold all over the world. It is indescribably delicious.

Overlooking Mobile Bay is Seven Gables, home of Buck and Virginia Taylor. This beautiful Bayside cottage was built before the War Between the States, and is elegantly furnished with antiques in period settings. Refreshments/ lunch
available.

BAYOU LA BATRE TOUR

You will find yourself fascinated with Bayou La Batre, a small fishing village, also known as the seafood capital of Alabama.
Bayou La Batre recently celebrated its 200th anniversary of the French Land Grant to Joseph Bosarge. The area's history goes back even further to the days of the Indians, Conquistadors, and Pirates. Settled by Joseph Bosarge in 1786, it was incorporated in 1955. You will see net knitting, seafood processing, ship building, and we will sample the delicious seafood taken right from the Gulf of Mexico. It has also gained fame as the hometown of the movie character Forrest Gump.

GHOSTS, SPIRITS, AND STRANGE HAPPENINGS

Imagine turning a comer on a quaint gaslit street and suddenly you're face to face with a ghostly character of yesteryear! This evening riding tour will introduce your guests to some of our City's most spirited residents.   Authentically costumed characters make Old Mobile's legends come to life. Dinner can be included. STARTS AT DUSK.

BLACK HERITAGE TOUR

The contributions and struggles of the African American Community in Mobile have been invaluable in shaping the culture, architecture, cuisine, and history of the City.  As we tour historic Mobile your guide will point out the first land grant given to a black woman in the United States, the Saenger Theatre, which was built by a black contractor in the early 1900's, and as you drive through Africa Town, tell you the story of the Clotilde, the last slave ship to arrive in the United States. You will also tour Fort Conde and the National African American Archives.

MOBILE RIVER DELTA TOUR

Board your Boat for a trip through the Mobile River delta, the seventh largest river delta in the United States. There are 27 endangered plants and animals living in the delta, for example the Kite Tailed Owl and the Red Bellied Turtle. You will see a variety of plant life, birds, alligators, wild turkeys, deer and, if we are lucky, five different species of owls.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a Mobile harbor cruise aboard an authentic stemwheeler riverboat. The Captain will tell you about the ships that are in port. You will have a birdseye view of the shipbuilding/repair taking place in the Port. Lunch/dinner available.

SHOPPING! SHOPPING!

Shop till you drop at the Riviera Centre Factory outlet stores. Save 20% to 70% on famous brands and designer labels. With over 120 stores to choose from, it's the smartest shopping under the sun. Choose from nine delicious eateries at the Centre's Food Court. Wear your tennis shoes, bring your credit cards, and have fun!  There's plenty of luggage space to carry your purchases. You will be given a discount coupon booklet and a shopping bag.