| Mobile, Alabama hosts The Greater Gulf State | | | | schedule to give travelers a more favorable |
| Fair in late October to the delight of both | | | | climate and lower travel rates. Late fall is |
| residents and visitors alike. The 90 acre | | | | becoming a more popular vacationing season |
| fairgrounds located on the west side of | | | | especially with childless or older couples. |
| Mobile is equipped with grandstand, midway | | | | Weekend leaf tours and last of the harvest |
| and exhibit buildings for the annual showcase | | | | agricultural tours are especially popular.The |
| and attractions.Carnival rides delight the | | | | Greater Gulf State Fair offers just such a |
| young at heart while concerts entertain music | | | | last of fall destination for this crowd. |
| patrons. More adventurous spirits may be | | | | Crisp fall air and less crowded highways are |
| inclined to enjoy the rodeo and roping events | | | | just a few of the advantages awaiting the |
| as well as numerous side show | | | | late fall traveler.Mobile is a county seat |
| attractions.Alabama has one of the state | | | | and the only saltwater port in Alabama. |
| fairs that takes advantage of the late fall | | | | |