Tour the USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park

Visit the past and honor the memories of sacrifices made with a visit to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, AL. The 155-acre park is home to the WWII battleship USS Alabama, the USS Drum submarine, aircraft, tanks, artillery, memorials, and much more! Whether you're a fan of history, the military, or our country's servicepeople, Mobile's Battleship Memorial Park is worth a visit. Thousands of visitors from more than 70 countries around the world visit and tour the park each year. What is there to see? Well, lots - but the biggest attraction has to be the USS Alabama.

The USS Alabama (BB-60) is a South Dakota-class battleship, launched in 1942 and commissioned to serve in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of WWII. Known as the "Mighty A" and "Heroine of the Pacific," the ship earned 9 Battle Stars for meritorious service and lead the American fleet into Tokyo Bay on September 5, 1945. Visitors to Battleship Memorial Park can explore much of this historic ship. Self-guided tours will tke you through the engine rooms, the captain's quarters, galley, crew quarters, and more. Each tour lasts around 30 minutes.

The USS Alabama isn't the only historic military vehicle in the park - not by a long shot! One of the other big attractions is the USS Drum. The USS Drum (SS-228) is a WWII era submarine that served between 1942 and 1945. She is credited with sinking 15 ships during WWII, and received 12 battle stars. The park also includes an aircraft pavilion. Inside you'll find more than 25 historic planes and military vehicles. There's also a memorial wall dedicated to all of Alabama’s Medal of Honor recipients. More tanks, boats, vehicles, and artillery dot the grounds of Battleship Memorial Park. The park is also home to a variety of touching memorials. You'll see a Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Fallen Guardian Memorial, Service Dog War Memorial, 9/11 Memorial, and others.

2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL The park hosts a variety special events throughout the year, like rugby tournaments, flag retirement ceremonies, Veterans Day celebrations, and the popular Living History Crew Drills. Other attractions include a snack bar, gift shop, picnic tables, even a fishing pier! Visit www.ussalabama.com for more directions and more details. You can also follow the park on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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