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Downtown Mobile is somewhat under the shadow of I-10, as it sweeps to meet I-65 a few miles west. Amtrak, 11 Government St, and Greyhound, at no. 2545, are both central. Mobile's resourceful
visitor center
, located in Fort Conde, 150 S Royal St (daily 8am-5pm; tel 334/434-7304,
), can provide valuable
accommodation
discount vouchers. Downtown, the
Lafayette Plaza
is a very central fifteen-story round tower at 301 Government St (tel 334/694-0100, fax 334/694-0160; $50-75), while the
Malaga Inn
, 359 Church St (tel 334/438-4701; $75-100), is an 1862 twin townhouse with huge rooms and serving continental breakfast.
Unsurprisingly, Mobile abounds in
places to eat fish
:
Wintzels' Oyster House
, 605 Dauphin St (tel 334/432-4605), serves good-value seafood platters and fresh oysters in a determinedly eccentric atmosphere, while
Gus's
at no. 751 (tel 334/433-4877) has an array of seafood and steaks at reasonable prices. At night, downtown Mobile is largely deserted with the exception of a few blocks of Dauphin Street;
The Bicycle Shop
, at no. 661 is a popular
pub
with a laid-back atmosphere and an extensive drink selection. However, if your mood is a little more alternative, look to
Grand Central
, 256 Dauphin St, where an array of eclectic bands play nightly for no cover charge. Other useful information
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