There are many enchanting towns located throughout Alabama. However, one of them stands out among the rest. This town is Bayou La Batre. To learn all about this enchanting town in Alabama, take a look below.
Bayou La Batre is a fishing village that's located in Mobile County, Alabama and was recently named one of the state's most charming towns. Founded in 1786, this town is known as the "Seafood Capital of Alabama."
The main reason this Gulf Coast town is known as the "Seafood Capital of Alabama" is the fact that its commercial seafood industry brings in more than $80 million annually.
Speaking of boats, did you know that The Black Pearl from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Disney films was built in Bayou La Batre at Steiner Ship Yard? Bayou La Batre is also the hometown of the fictional character Bubba from the award-winning film 'Forrest Gump.'
Even though seafood is a big deal here in Bayou La Batre, there's some pretty amazing barbecue as well, especially at Capt. Frank’s Smoke Shack (pictured).
Captain Frank's Smoke Shack, 13876 S Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509, USA
If you ever get a chance to visit Bayou La Batre, be sure to do so. There's no other place in the world quite like it, and you'll be in awe of the ships and beautiful surrounding scenery.