Montgomery

Montgomery briefly held the title of capital of the Confederacy and was also the site of Jefferson Davis' inauguration. Montgomery was also a pivotal location during the civil rights movement, seeing the arrest of Rosa Parks and the ensuing bus boycott, as well as numerous non violent protests led by Dr. Martin Luther King.

• Convention and Visitors Center

  address: 300 Water Street

By plane

• Montgomery Airport

  phone: +1 334 281-5040
  address: 4445 Selma Hwy
  The Montgomery Airport is a small airport with American Eagle and Delta Connection operating out of the airport. Consider flying through Atlanta (2 hours away by car) or Birmingham (1.5 hours away by car) to save money.

By car

The two major interstate highways that serve Montgomery are I-85, which connects Montgomery with Atlanta, Georgia; and I-65 which connects Montgomery with Birmingham to the north and Mobile to the south.

By bus

• Greyhound

  address: 950 W South Blvd
  Hours: The bus station and ticketing is open 24 hours/ 7 days.

• Megabus

  address: 495 Molton St
  Service from Atlanta, Mobile, and New Orleans.

Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) operates the bus and trolley system in Montgomery.

• Alabama Shakespeare Festival

  address: 1 Festival Dr

• Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

  phone: +1 334 240-4333
  address: One Museum Drive

• Civil Rights Memorial

  phone: +1 334 956-8200
  address: 400 Washington Avenue

• Blount Cultural Park

  address: 6055 Vaughn Road

• Hank Williams Museum

  address: 118 Commerce Street

• Alabama State Capitol

  phone: +1 334 242-3935
  address: 600 Dexter Avenue

• Rosa Parks Museum

  phone: +1 334 241-8615
  address: 251 Montgomery Street

• Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church

  phone: +1 334 263-3970
  address: 454 Dexter Avenue
  Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. preached at the church for six years. Adults $5, Children $3.

• Montgomery Zoo

  phone: +1 334 240-4900
  address: 2301 Coliseum Parkway

• Old Alabama Town

  phone: +1 334 240-4500
  address: 301 Columbus Street
  There are no facades or newly constructed buildings here! This 19th century village features completely authentic 19th and early 20th century homes and buildings that have been saved from demolition, carefully restored, and reopened to the public as a history museum. At Old Alabama Town, you will learn how early Americans of all backgrounds lived and worked in Central Alabama. Adults, $10; Children ages 6–18, $5. Free to ages 5 and younger. A 10 percent discount is offered to AAA, military and seniors.

• National Memorial for Peace and Justice

  address: 417 Caroline Street
  A memorial commemorating the victims of lynching in the United States, intended as a place for people to come and reflect on the country's history of racial injustice.

• The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration

  address: 115 Coosa Street
  A museum about the history of racial injustice in the United States.

• First White House of the Confederacy

  phone: +1 334 242-1861
  address: 644 Washington Ave

• Museum of Alabama

  phone: +1 334 242-4364
  address: 624 Washington Ave

• Freedom Rides Museum

  phone: +1 334 414-8647
  address: 468 S Perry St

• Alabama National Fair

• Alabama Shakespeare Festival

  address: 1 Festival Dr
• The Capri Theatre, 1045 E. Fairview. Montgomery's only independent movie theatre.

• Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery

  phone: +1 866-946-3360
  address: 1801 Eddie L. Tullis Rd.

• Alabama State University.
• Southern Christian University.
• Auburn University Montgomery.
• Faulkner University. Is a small Christian university.
• Huntingdon College. A small United Methodist affiliated college.
• Air University. AU is operated by the U.S. Air Force.

• Eastdale MallAnchored by Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney, Sears, and the only in-a-mall indoor ice rink in Alabama.

• The Shoppes at Eastchase

  phone: +1 334-279-6046
  address: 7274 EastChase Parkway Montgomery, AL 36117

• Sanctuary Cigars

  address: 7813 Vaughn Road Montgomery, AL 36116

Montgomery's diners tend to be very basic eaters. Lunch times are often served as a "meat and three plate". That is where a restaurant, during the lunch hour, serves a meat course and three sides (vegetables or potatoes). It tends to be very filling (perhaps too filling) but reliable quantity and quality wise.
There seems to be a preference for corporate generic restaurants (Outback, Olive Garden, Red Lobster). If they have a franchise, Montgomery probably has one.
You need to understand a few southern cuisines when dining in Montgomery and these are applicable throughout the Alabama and Mississippi area.
Most restaurants serve "sweet" tea—sweetened with sugar, and may be too sweet for some. when ordering iced tea, "unsweetened" is also an option.
Bar-B-Que means that meat is slow cooked over a wood fire. Sauce is served seen the full range of sauces (mustard type, tomato based, Tex-Mex).
Montgomery is home for the Hyundai automobile plant. Look for several fine Korean and Pan Asian restaurants and interesting menu items.
Montgomery is in lower Alabama and you can expect, in some of the better restaurants, some Cajun influence.

Budget

• 3D Dogs

  phone: +1 334 358-1903
  address: 153 W Main St, Prattville
  Provides a great selection that ranges from Chicago Style hot dogs to gyros.

• Scott St. Deli

  address: 412 Scott St
  A downtown landmark, serves sandwiches and basic deli fare.

• Chris' Hot Dogs

  address: 138 Dexter Ave
  Another favorite, serves, as the name implies, hot dogs and the like.

Mid-range

• Casa Napoli

  address: 5331 Young Barn Road
  Montgomery, AL. Contemporary and traditional Italian dishes

• Jim & Nicks Bar-B-Que

  address: 6415 Atlanta Hwy
  Montgomery, AL 36117, (334)213.0046. Chain Barbecue restaurant.
• Cafe Louisa, 1034 E. Fairview. Coffee and bakery with affordable sandwiches and other cafe fare
• Tomatino's, 1036 E. Fairview. One of the oldest locally owned pizzerias.
• El Rey Burrito Lounge, 1031 E. Fairview. Tex-Mex with a contemporary flair.

Fine Dining

• Garretts

  address: 7780 Atlanta Hwy
  Montgomery -. Fine dining, heavy on fish, with a southern-influenced menu.

• La Jolla

  address: 6854 Eastchase Pkwy
  Montgomery, AL 36117. Tapas and gourmet dining; known locally for the wine selection.

• Vintage Year

  address: 405 Cloverdale Rd
  Montgomery, AL 36106.

• Luna

  address: 8123 Vaughn Rd
  Upscale Tapas restaurant and bar.

• Montgomery Brewing Company, 12 W. Jefferson. Montgomery's only microbrewery.

• America's Best Inn

  address: 977 W. South Blvd

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 334 270-9199
  address: 5135 Carmichael Road

• Best Western Hope Hull Inn

  address: 7731 Slade Plaza Boulevard

• Best Western Monticello Inn

  address: 5837 Monticello Drive

• Residence Inn Montgomery

  address: 1200 Hilmar Court

• SpringHill Suites Montgomery

  address: 1201 Townplace Drive

• TownePlace Suites Montgomery

  address: 5047 TownePlace Drive

• Wingate by Wyndham Montgomery

  address: 2060 East Boulevard

Budget

• Motel 6

  address: 1051 Eastern Boulevard

Mid-range

• Comfort Suites Montgomery

  address: 110 Folmar Pkwy

• Courtyard Montgomery

  address: 5555 Carmichael Road

• Red Roof Inn Montgomery

  address: 5601 Carmichael Road

• Holiday Inn

  address: 1185 Eastern Blvd

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  address: 4273 Troy Highway

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  address: 9250 Boyd-cooper Parkway

• Ramada Inn Montgomery Airport

  address: 1100 W. South Blvd.

• Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center

  address: 300 Tallapoosa Street

Splurge

• Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill

  address: 2500 Legends Circle

Montgomery's area code is 334.

For emergencies dial 911 for medical and police assistance. Avoid the West and Southwestern parts of the city, as these tend to be where most of the crime is concentrated. Carjacking is not uncommon, so keep your doors locked when not around your vehicle. The Eastern portion of the city, specifically from the Eastern Blvd onward, offers many safe and family friendly shopping attractions and venues.

During the months of April through October, Montgomery experiences periods of high heat and humidity. Plan your "outside" days accordingly. Be sure to acclimatize to the heat (this should take a few days), take advantage of early mornings and evenings, drink plenty of water.

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