Africatown Heritage House
Africatown Heritage House is a community building in Mobile, Alabama, that houses "Clotilda: The Exhibition" about the survivors and descendants of slaves transported on the Clotilda, the United States' last known slave ship, many of whom established Africatown. Top of the list nearby is USS Alabama, 4.7 mi away. Weather is mildest over February, March, April, October, November and December, with 64–80°F highs.
A museum inside Mobile
You can stay in Mobile
Africatown Heritage House is inside Mobile, which has 109 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Mobile Regional (MOB) has airline service, about 11 miles from Africatown Heritage House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Africatown Heritage House
Africatown Heritage House is a community building in Mobile, Alabama, that houses "Clotilda: The Exhibition" about the survivors and descendants of slaves transported on the Clotilda, the United States' last known slave ship, many of whom established Africatown.
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Hotels and campgrounds near Africatown Heritage House
Places to stay start in Mobile (109) and Saraland (17).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Africatown Heritage House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | in town | — | 109 76 hotels · 11 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 200,824 | $193K | D |
| Saraland | 9 mi north | 15 min | 17 14 hotels · 3 motels | 16,652 | $218K | B− |
| Daphne | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,396 | $323K | B+ |
| Prichard | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 18,825 | $86K | D |
| Satsuma | 8 mi north | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 6,851 | $219K | B+ |
| Chickasaw | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 3 3 hotels | 6,166 | $118K | C− |
| Fairhope | 18 mi southeast | 30 min | 17 5 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 26,625 | $431K | B− |
| Theodore | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 7 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 4,964 | $155K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Other well-known places within 54 miles.
Big draw15 mi MuseumUSS Alabama
25 mi MuseumUSS Drum
35 mi MuseumBattleship Memorial Park
44 mi Stadium & arenaMobile Civic Center
35 mi MuseumFort Morgan
54 mi LandmarkFort Pickens
54 mi Ancient siteUSS Massachusetts516 mi Ancient siteOld Mobile SitePhoto credits
USS Alabama: USN, Public domain · USS Drum: Jean-Pierre Martin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Battleship Memorial Park: Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0 · Mobile Civic Center: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Morgan: Altairisfar, Public domain · Fort Pickens: Notneb82, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Massachusetts: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Public domain
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Africatown Heritage House: common questions
Is Africatown Heritage House in Mobile?
Yes. It’s inside Mobile, AL.
When is the best time to visit Africatown Heritage House?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to Africatown Heritage House?
Mobile Regional (MOB), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 55 miles.
Where should I stay near Africatown Heritage House?
Mobile (in town, 109 places to stay), Saraland (9 mi, 17 places to stay) and Daphne (13 mi, 16 places to stay).
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