Mobile is located in southwestern Alabama, about 20 miles from the Louisiana border. At its Alabama Pecan Festival you can enjoy an assortment of foods and carnival rides. The Festival of Flowers in May is regarded as the premier flower and garden event of Alabama's Gulf Coast. Battleship Memorial Park presents many exhibits, ranging from submarines to combat aircraft, while the Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras celebrations. Guido's Restaurant provides tasty food at reasonable prices. Osman's Restaurant offers several cuisines, including both French and Italian dishes. You can locate every sort of lodging here from Mobile inns to Mobile bed and breakfasts to Mobile vacation apartments. One popular B&B is the Kate Shepard House. Less