Driftwood Travel Guide
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Visit Driftwood
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
Take a tour of this historic family home, with antebellum-era architecture evoking the elegance of the Old South.
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.
Things to do
Alabama: Mobile Area Multi-Attraction Pass
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Admission Ticket
Alabama: Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Alabama: 3-Day Mobile City Multi-Attraction Pass
Skip the Line Mobile Carnival Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Driftwood
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
"Very well maintained, smells like fresh baked cookies, bonus bottle of wine chilled in the fridge if you drink. 10/10"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites at Airport Blvd I-65
"room was clean"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mobile
"I itched the whole stay & noticed I had bites on me when I got home. The carpet was filthy, the room smelled like it had been closed up for a long time & I spent almost $40 buying plugins & disinfectant spray. The staff was friendly & the breakfast was ok but I will never stay at another LaQuinta ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Key West Inn Fairhope Al
"Staff was very friendly, but the motel is an absolute dump. We had to buy candles to cover up the smell. Never again"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Mobile East Bay / Daphne
"Great location for a one-day stop on our route. Convenient to dining and shopping. Staff were very friendly and accommodating to us and our pets. Parking was difficult as they were very busy."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Stay Express Inn & Suites - Mobile AL
"Had to ask for clean sheets. What’s that saying you get what you pay for."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Driftwood
- Mobile Central Business District
- Riverfront Industrial Area
- Old Dauphin Way Historic District
- Llanfair
- Washington Square
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.
Riverfront Industrial Area
If you're spending some time in Riverfront Industrial Area, Mobile Cruise Terminal and GulfQuest National Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Llanfair
While Llanfair isn't home to many top sights, Mobile Botanical Gardens and Mobile Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washington Square
If you're spending some time in Washington Square, Oakleigh House Museum and Church Street East Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
