Montgomery

Travel Guide

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Montgomery featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture
Photo provided by Alabama Tourism Department
Photo provided by Alabama Tourism Department
Montgomery which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building

This city on the Alabama River was a key location in the American civil rights movement during the mid-20th century. Come here to learn about Southern history and culture.

The capital of Alabama, Montgomery was an important setting in the American civil rights movement. Several key historic protests and boycotts took place here in the struggle for equality during the mid-20th century. Museums, libraries and memorials relating to the movement are scattered around the area.

Visit the Rosa Parks Library and Museum to learn about key events in the civil rights movement. Read about the pivotal moment when the African-American Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person in 1955. Study exhibits on the ensuing Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Add to your experience with a trip to the Dexter Parsonage Museum, visiting the house where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived for six years. He is considered the most significant leader of the civil rights movement. Watch an informative video and tour the home to learn about Dr. King’s peaceful contributions to the battle for racial equality.

The Civil Rights Memorial Centre represents the general tone of the modern city by paying tribute to the drive for equal rights and reminding visitors of the suffering of countless civil rights activists and bystanders. Read the plaques with inscribed names of the African-Americans who died during the struggle.

Modern Montgomery is also a hub of literature and the creative arts. Explore the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum to see the house where the famous literary couple lived. Enjoy a play in the gorgeous surroundings of the home of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, which produces theatre year-round.

Montgomery was named after Richard Montgomery, an Irish-born soldier who led a failed invasion of Canada in the 18th century. The region experiences hot and humid summers and mild winters.

While in the region, sample Alabama specialties, such as oysters, ribs and baked grits, a cheesy dish made from ground corn.

The nearest international transportation hub is Birmingham Airport, about 100 miles (161 kilometres) north of the city.Visit Montgomery to appreciate historic reminders of the fight for racial equality in the United States.

Best Western Montgomery I-85 North Hotel

Best Western Montgomery I-85 North Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5225 Carmichael Rd, Montgomery, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €94 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
€94
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (219 reviews)
"Nice staff. Good location. I enjoyed the gym"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Best Western Montgomery I-85 North Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr

3.5 out of 5
300 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL
The price is €121 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€121
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Montgomery

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Montgomery

3 out of 5
10095 Chantilly Parkway, Montgomery, AL
The price is €105 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€105
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Montgomery
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stayAPT Suites Montgomery

stayAPT Suites Montgomery

2.5 out of 5
5000 Woodmere Blvd, Montgomery, AL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (197 reviews)
"It was amazing"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

stayAPT Suites Montgomery
The Hornet Nest <br>(Old World Charm)

The Hornet Nest <br>(Old World Charm)

Montgomery
Stay at this vacation home in Montgomery. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dunn-Oliver Acadome and ...
8/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
"I was very pleased by my stay. The place was incredibly clean. The layout was very nice with all sorts of collectables and such that added to the ambiance. Kitchen was very well equipped. The bath towels were not some cheap KMart models. Heck they were thicker than I've found in some Hotels. Strongly ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Hornet Nest <br>(Old World Charm)
The Original Madison's Home is Located 2 Mins from Downtown

The Original Madison's Home is Located 2 Mins from Downtown

Montgomery
Stay at this vacation home in Montgomery. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cramton Bowl and Hank Williams Memorial are ...
7.8/10 Good! (9 reviews)
Great Place
"A really nice house centrally located to most of the Montgomery cultural and historical sites. The pictures on the VRBO pages do not do justice to this stately and magnificent residential structure. Wood floors, tall ceilings and modern conveniences."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

The Original Madison's Home is Located 2 Mins from Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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