Driftwood Travel Guide
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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 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.
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
Take a tour of this historic family home, with antebellum-era architecture evoking the elegance of the Old South.
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
Friendly staff and beautiful property
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Mobile Daphne/Eastern Shore
The tv is in an awkward position for viewing while in bed. The AC did not work properly. The floors needed better cleaning. Won’t be staying there again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mobile Daphne/ E Shore
We stayed for 2 nights. Our mattress was extremely comfortable, but the pillows were just so so. Maybe bring your own if you can. Now the breakfast we really enjoyed! Everything was fresh, coffee delicious. They even had warm pre-packaged eggs sandwiches and quiche! Easy to grab and go! The shower ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Key West Inn Fairhope Al
Great one night quick stop. Breakfast was convenient and good.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
All in all a very well maintained facility. But for the price, the rooms are good but not great and the bath shower combination in the bathrooms was very slippery and dangerous for seniors.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Mobile
Hotel was clean.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Driftwood
Venetia
While there might not be top attractions in Venetia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ladd-Peebles Stadium and Oakleigh House Museum.
Pleasant Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pleasant Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Topgolf Mobile and Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
The Loop
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Loop and surrounding area, you can visit Ladd-Peebles Stadium and Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.
Airmont
When in Airmont, you can plan a visit to Topgolf Mobile and Mitchell Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Brookwood
Though Brookwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Topgolf Mobile and Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.
