Visitor Information

In an effort to make your trip to the Academy more enjoyable, the Academy has compiled a list of information that will be beneficial to you when planning your trip and visiting the Daphne, Mobile and Pensacola areas. You will find information on the following:

Hospitality

• Restaurants
• Things to See and Do at the Academy
• Sites to See in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida
• Area Hotels

Transportation

• Regional Airport Information (Mobile/Pensacola)
• A Listing of Rental Car Agencies in the Mobile/Pensacola Area
• Directions and Maps

Please note that this is a partial listing of information and that lodging rates are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm these rates when making your reservations and that you make your reservations early.

We hope you enjoy your stay and we look forward to seeing you at the Academy!

Restaurants

• Grand Buffet (Chinese)
  6882 US Highway 90
  Daphne, AL 36526
  (251) 626-1188
• New South China (Chinese)
  29075 Highway 98
  Daphne, AL 36526
  (251) 626-1000

• Guido's (Local Cuisine)
  1700 Main Street
  Daphne, AL
  (251) 626-6082
• Papa's Place (Italian)
  US Hwy 98
  Daphne, AL
  (251) 626-1999

• Ruby Tuesday (American)
  US Hwy 98
  Daphne, AL
  (251) 626-7183
• Nautilus (Seafood)
  US Hwy 98
  Daphne, AL
  (251) 626-0783

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Things to See and Do at the Academy

Tour the architectural award-winning Academy grounds and building. Walk the Academy's Brick Walk to view the notable sport supporters who have contributed to the walk. View the "Tribute to the Spirit of Sport" mural by artist Cristobal Gabarron.

Visit and tour the American Sport Art Museum and Archives.

Take advantage of the Academy's Fitness Performance Center. Work off some of your stress and frustrations!

Relax in the Eagles Nest! The Eagles Nest is located in the Academy Club building and is the facility designated for student gatherings and Academy functions.

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Sites To See

Alabama

• Mobile
  • Bellingrath Gardens
  • USS Alabama
  • Oakleigh Historical Southern Mansion
  • Exploreum/Imax Theatre
    
• Eastern Shore (Point Clear, Fairhope, Spanish Fort)
  • Eastern Shore Chamber
  • The Marriott's Grand Hotel
  • Fairhope Downtown Shopping
  • Fairhope Rose Garden, Pier and Beach
  • Eastern Shore Art Center
  • The Eastern Shore Centre
• Foley/Gulf Shores
  • Gulf Shores Sugar White Beaches
    

Biloxi/Gulfport, Mississippi

• Casinos
  

Pensacola, Florida

• Pensacola Naval Air Station
• Pensacola Beach

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Area Hotels

• Marriott Grand Hotel Point Clear Resort and Spa
• The Riverview Plaza Hotel
• Best Western Ashbury Hotel and Suites

Lodging located within 15 miles of the Academy

CROWNE PLAZA BAYVIEW HOTEL - 11 miles from the Academy 64 S. Water Street Mobile, AL Ph: (866) 749-6069	HILTON GARDEN INN- One mile from the Academy 29546 North Main Street Daphne, AL 36526 Ph: 625-0020 Fax: 626-3856
ADMIRAL SEMMES RADISSON - 11 miles from the Academy 251 Government Street Mobile, AL Ph: (251) 432-8000	HAMPTON INN- Four miles from the Academy 29451 Highway 98 Daphne, AL 36526 Ph: 626-2220
RAMADA INN On The Bay - 8 miles from the Academy 1525 Battleship Parkway Spanish Fort, AL Ph: (251) 626-7200	COMFORT SUITES 29450 N Main St Daphne, AL 36526 Ph: 626-1113
COMFORT SUITES - 1 mile from the Academy 29450 N. Main St. Daphne, AL Ph: (251) 626-1113 Discount Rate for USSA guests	MICROTEL INN- Less than one mile from the Academy 29050 U.S. Hwy 98 Daphne, AL 36526 Ph: 621-7807 Fax: 621-1252
HAMPTON INN - Daphne - 1 mile from the Academy 29541 HWY 98 Daphne, AL Ph: (251) 626-2220	MARRIOTT GRAND HOTEL POINT CLEAR RESORT AND SPA One Grand Blvd Point Clear, AL 36564 Ph: 928-9201 Fax: 928-1149
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - 12 miles from the Academy 19751 Greeno Rd. Fairhope, AL Ph: (251) 928-9191	EASTERN SHORE MOTEL- Less than one mile from the Academy 29070 US Hwy 98 Daphne, AL 36526 Ph: 626-6601 Fax: same
BEST WESTERN-Battleship Inn - 9 miles from the Academy 2701 Battleship Parkway Mobile, AL Ph: (251) 432-2703	HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS- Five miles from the Academy 29725 Woodrow Lane Daphne, AL 36526 Ph: 621-1223 Fax: same
BEST WESTERN ASHBURY SUITES AND HOTELS 600 S. Beltline Hwy Mobile, AL Ph: (251) 344-8030 (251) 706-3579 (direct line for reservations)

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Airports

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Other Means of Local Transportation

Hotel Courtesy Van:

Many of your local establishments provide transportation as a courtesy to their guests. When making your reservations, you should take this into consideration if you do not have other means of transportation available.

Mobile Bay Transportation: (251) 633-5693

This will provide transportation from MOB and PNS to the United States Sports Academy. The cost of this transportation is double that of a rental car and they require a 24 hour notice. Flight information must be provided.

Yellow Cab (Mobile): (251) 476-7711

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