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Posted on 2/11/15 at 7:07 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
Posted on 2/11/15 at 7:07 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
Thanks for the responses. Yeah I'm single so I'm lookin for someplace to meet people that has a decent lady/night scene.
I have heard the Mobile has more of a southern Louisiana feel to it as far as culture so it appealed to me at first but I didn't know if living in the city would be worth it or not also didn't know how Pensacola would be for people that live there, if it becomes a ghost town when the tourist leave or what.
I work for the university so I will be doing a lot of traveling to do a wide range of stuff in the region. I will have to travel to Birmingham and Jackson on occasion so I figured Mobile might be the best as far as driving goes.
How safe is downtown Mobile? I know I need to get over there and check this stuff out but just trying to get a vague outline of the area. Thanks y'all for the responses so far. I will try to keep my coonassness down to respectable levels if I move into yalls area! Haha
I have heard the Mobile has more of a southern Louisiana feel to it as far as culture so it appealed to me at first but I didn't know if living in the city would be worth it or not also didn't know how Pensacola would be for people that live there, if it becomes a ghost town when the tourist leave or what.
I work for the university so I will be doing a lot of traveling to do a wide range of stuff in the region. I will have to travel to Birmingham and Jackson on occasion so I figured Mobile might be the best as far as driving goes.
How safe is downtown Mobile? I know I need to get over there and check this stuff out but just trying to get a vague outline of the area. Thanks y'all for the responses so far. I will try to keep my coonassness down to respectable levels if I move into yalls area! Haha
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Posted on 2/11/15 at 7:37 pm to GeauxBigRed
I never felt unsafe in downtown Mobile. I just didn't care for it.
I liked Fish House and Seville Quarter in Pcola a lot better. Few other bars in Pcola I liked as well though I can't remember the name. They had a late night club that would suck at times, but was pretty solid at times too. Never found that in Mobile.
Of course NOLA is easily doable from Mobile but a good hour further from Pcola if you like that.
I really enjoyed the year I rented a condo in West Gulf Shores, then Perdido, then OB and enjoyed the summertime beaches and bars at night then did the drive to Pcola or NOLA on weekends. OB and Gulf Shores win by a LOT during the summer. Everyone from Daphne, Fairhope, and Mobile drive down over the weekends a lot as well during the summer.
I liked Fish House and Seville Quarter in Pcola a lot better. Few other bars in Pcola I liked as well though I can't remember the name. They had a late night club that would suck at times, but was pretty solid at times too. Never found that in Mobile.
Of course NOLA is easily doable from Mobile but a good hour further from Pcola if you like that.
I really enjoyed the year I rented a condo in West Gulf Shores, then Perdido, then OB and enjoyed the summertime beaches and bars at night then did the drive to Pcola or NOLA on weekends. OB and Gulf Shores win by a LOT during the summer. Everyone from Daphne, Fairhope, and Mobile drive down over the weekends a lot as well during the summer.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 6:29 am to GeauxBigRed
I'm born/raised from BR, live in Mobile now and really enjoy it. It has some very similar characteristics when compared to both BR & Nola. Midtown is where you want to be. That's where I am. Bought a house two years ago and it's right near all the notable action.
Not as much into nightlife since I moved there but I met an awesome girl there and we enjoy the music scene and the local arts scene that is real big in Mobile. We also really enjoy the proximity to Nola.
Crime rates are comparable to BR and Nola so ugly side of it but just like with those cities it's typically isolated to areas that you won't frequent. I had my laptop stolen out of my car one night but other than that I've never felt unsafe.
One person suggested D'Iberville neighborhood. That's also a good choice, like the guy said off spring hill. Lots of young couples there.
As I was told when I moved there two years ago by poster known as "Golfer" who I'm friends with from LSU and he was from Mobile, Midtown is where you want to be. It's a well-rounded spot. Not perfect, but what place is?
Also so you know, I'm 45 mins from Dauphin Island beach and 55 mins from Orange Beach (using new route), so it's convenient to a lot.
P.S. My work has me traveling a good bit too within the region and I don't have any complaints about Mobile's relation to the rest of my travels.
Not as much into nightlife since I moved there but I met an awesome girl there and we enjoy the music scene and the local arts scene that is real big in Mobile. We also really enjoy the proximity to Nola.
Crime rates are comparable to BR and Nola so ugly side of it but just like with those cities it's typically isolated to areas that you won't frequent. I had my laptop stolen out of my car one night but other than that I've never felt unsafe.
One person suggested D'Iberville neighborhood. That's also a good choice, like the guy said off spring hill. Lots of young couples there.
As I was told when I moved there two years ago by poster known as "Golfer" who I'm friends with from LSU and he was from Mobile, Midtown is where you want to be. It's a well-rounded spot. Not perfect, but what place is?
Also so you know, I'm 45 mins from Dauphin Island beach and 55 mins from Orange Beach (using new route), so it's convenient to a lot.
P.S. My work has me traveling a good bit too within the region and I don't have any complaints about Mobile's relation to the rest of my travels.
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 6:32 am
Posted on 2/12/15 at 8:49 am to GeauxBigRed
My wife and I have lived in Mobile since 1997, and have loved it. When we moved here, we moved into an awesome house in midtown (N. Reed Avenue) with a big wrap around porch. Real friendly neighborhood, and we never had any crime issues. I work downtown, and walk everywhere, even at night. Very safe--no real crime to speak of in the main areas, although you should always be careful if you get on some back streets. I am in my 40's with three kids, so not really hitting the bars too much these days scene, but we do have a pretty thriving downtown bar scene if that is your thing.
FYI, you will eat well here. Best seafood (multiple restaurants) and the best burger joint (Callaghan's) in the area.
FYI, you will eat well here. Best seafood (multiple restaurants) and the best burger joint (Callaghan's) in the area.
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