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Situated on the Gulf Coast, Mobile, Alabama, is rich in history and culture, and visitors to this port city will find plenty to do, from uncovering the fascinating history of the Clotilda – the last-known slave ship to arrive in the U.S. – to celebrating Carnival at the country's oldest Mardi Gras event. Read on to discover the best things to do in Mobile. Clotilda: The Exhibition at Africatown Heritage House(Courtesy of Africatown Heritage House)In 1860, a ship carrying 110 Africans illegally entered the U.S. in the middle of the night – more than five decades after international slave trade had been outlawed. Upon arrival, the captives were offloaded and the Clotilda was burned in an attempt to hide the crime. Rumors of the ship's existence lingered until 2019, when the ship was finally...

There's no other time of year quite like fall. Brisk, cool mornings give way to sun-warmed afternoons, and the dropping temperatures create a kaleidoscope of colors as the leaves change before winter sets in. The displays of color are different across the U.S., but they're all brilliant when leaf-peeping season is at its peak.In the West, the reds, oranges and bright golden hues of the quaking aspens are dramatic against the backdrop of the mountains and the verdant pine, spruce and fir trees. In the Northeast – such as New England – and other parts of the country where species like maple and birch are prominent, the trees are radiant with bold displays of yellows, deep reds, coppers and oranges.Peak leaf season varies by region and by year, depending on the weather, so it's best to check...

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