Colonial Fort Condé: A Step Back in Time
Discover Mobile's colonial past at Colonial Fort Condé, a partially reconstructed 18th-century French fort in the heart of downtown Mobile.
Explore Mobile's colonial history at the partially reconstructed Colonial Fort Condé. Originally built by the French in 1723, the fort has been under French, British, Spanish, and American control. Visitors can explore exhibits, walk along the fort walls, and experience living history demonstrations.
A brief summary to Colonial Fort Condé
- 150 S Royal St, Mobile, Central Business District, Alabama, 36602, US
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- Monday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Friday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 1 pm-4:30 pm
Local tips
- Check the History Museum of Mobile's website for the schedule of living history demonstrations and special events at Colonial Fort Condé [3].
- Admission to Colonial Fort Condé is included with admission to the History Museum of Mobile [2, 3, 4, 9].
- Explore the nearby Mardi Gras Park to see remnants of the original Fort Condé [3].
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Getting There
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Walking
From the Mobile Convention Center or nearby downtown hotels, Colonial Fort Condé is easily accessible on foot [3, 9, 10]. Head south on Royal Street; the fort will be on your left, just past Government Street [3, 9, 10]. The walk is generally flat and takes about 5-10 minutes from most central locations [3, 9, 10].
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Public Transport
The Wave Transit System serves downtown Mobile [3, 10]. Several bus routes have stops near Colonial Fort Condé [3]. Check the Wave Transit website or app for the most up-to-date schedules and route information [3, 10]. From the nearest bus stop on Government Street, walk south on Royal Street to reach the fort [3, 10]. A single ride fare is $1.25 [3, 10].
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Mobile [3, 9, 13]. Request a ride to Colonial Fort Condé at 150 S Royal Street [3, 9]. Expect to pay around $8-$12 for a short trip within downtown Mobile [3, 9].
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Driving
If driving, navigate to 150 S Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602 [3, 9]. Limited two-hour street parking is available in the area for $1 per hour [9, 13]. Paid parking lots are also located nearby [9, 13]. Parking rates typically range from $4 to $10 for 4-8 hours [9].
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