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Old southern charm meets modern city allure in Montgomery, where the weather is sublime and the food is divine! Explore life in the 19th-century South at Old Alabama Town, sample the city's arty side at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts or spend the day reliving the era of Civil Rights. Rosa Parks, the African-American woman who changed history in the United States by refusing to ride in the back of the bus, was arrested in Montgomery, and there are a number of attractions in her honour. Literary buffs will be wowed by the Fitzgerald Museum, while children will want to spend hours at the Montgomery Zoo. Everyone will enjoy the delicious southern cuisine, from black-eyed pea soup to country ham and red-eyed gravy. Fancy or no-frills, a visit to Montgomery will leave you with a taste for more.
 
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Drury Inn & Suites Montgomery
Embassy Suites Hotel & Montgomery Conference Center
Comfort Inn - Montgomery / Carmichael Rd.
Capitol Inn



Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten track, but all are worth a visit.
Birthplace of civil rightsBirthplace of civil rights
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used the pulpit of this unassuming red-brick church to lead the 1955--56 Montgomery bus boycott, which ignited the civil-rights movement. Steeped in history, this church, where Dr. King served as pastor from 1954 to 1960, was also the site of many civil-rights meetings during that era.
Address: 454 Dexter Ave., Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: 334-263-3970
Admission fee
Civil Rights Memorial: The names of 40 people killed in the battle for civil rights between 1954, when the US Supreme Court outlawed segregation, and 1968, the year of the assassination of Martin Luther King, are embedded forever in this round, flat, granite sculpture. Water flows gently over the surface of the inspiring memorial, designed by Maya Lin, who also created the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Address: 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: 334-264-0286
Free
Rosa Parks Library and Museum: This tribute to the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" honours Rosa Parks, the African-American woman who, in 1955, sparked the civil-rights movement by refusing to give her bus seat to a white man. The museum helps visitors relive this tumultuous era with a video, artefacts, historical documents, a life-size statue of Rosa Parks and a replica of the bus in which she sat that day.
Address: 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: 334-241-8661
Admission fee
For history buffsFor history buffs
Old Alabama Town: Get a taste of what life was like in 19th-century Montgomery, where three blocks of historic houses show how people lived in that era. You'll see barns, a one-room schoolhouse, a church, a cotton gin and the striking contrast of rich versus poor -- from mansions to a tiny house lined with newspaper for insulation.
Address: 301 Columbus St, Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: 334-240-4500
Free
Kids' stuffKids' stuff
Montgomery Zoo: This popular family destination, spread over 40 acres, is home to over 700 animals from five continents, including the famous Bengal tiger. A train ride around the park provides an overview of the site and a chance to determine where you want to go later for a closer look.
Address: Northern Blvd. , Lower Wetumpka Road / Coliseum Blvd. , Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: 334-240-4900
Admission fee
Local legendsLocal legends
F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum: The legacy of this celebrated couple is preserved in the only remaining Montgomery home they lived in while married, saved from demolition when it was purchased in 1986. The historic old house honours novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, best known for "The Great Gatsby", and his wife, Zelda, artist and author. There is a collection of photographs, correspondence, samples of the couple's celebrated works and other memorabilia.
Address: 919 Felder Ave., Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: 334-262-1911
Admission fee; the museum is open limited hours each week and by appointment
RestaurantsRestaurants
Sommer's Place: There's a varied menu but the seafood is your best choice at this casual and affordable neighborhood restaurant.
Address: 7972 Vaughn Rd., Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: (334) 279-5401
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travellers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Drury Inn & Suites Montgomery
Popularity index: #4 in Montgomery
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Embassy Suites Hotel & Montgomery Conference Center
Popularity index: #14 in Montgomery
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Comfort Inn - Montgomery / Carmichael Rd.
Popularity index: #29 in Montgomery
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Capitol Inn
Popularity index: #42 in Montgomery
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Recommended Reading
"Montgomery"  TheCelebrityCafe.com, 1 Aug 2004
A city tour reveals many interesting historic attractions, including the Civil Rights and Civil War sights.
"Destination: Montgomery, Alabama"  Large Print Reviews, 15 Aug 2002
This clean, comfortable capital city welcomes visitors with activities for the whole family.
"Ways to beat the blahs"  canoe.ca / Sun Media, 6 Feb 2008
Head to such places as Ontario, Canada, and Montgomery, Alabama, for a winter getaway.
"New Hank Williams Trail is cookin'"  canoe.ca / The Sun, 6 Dec 2006
Visit Montgomery, Alabama, and nearby sites to learn about one of America's greatest music legends.
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