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Capital city of Alabama, United States
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Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.
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Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. preached at the church for six years.
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.
Promenade on the Gun Island Chute of the Alabama River that is a gathering point for visitors and locals alike, with sunset views, riverboat rides, and the old Montgomery Union Station.
Manicured parkway hosting fine arts museum and Shakespearean festival grounds and old English bridge.
A historic church, with the oldest parts dating to 1923.
Oldest African American church congregation in the city, established in 1852. The current Classical Revival-style church building was completed in 1918.
A museum about the history of racial injustice in the United States.
Part of The Legacy Museum, 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.
Regarding the efforts to end desegregation on interstate bus travel that culminated in violence at this bus station.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Recounts history of Alabama.
Classic and contemporary works.
About the musician who hailed from south central Alabama, with his statue on Commerce St nearby.
Restored home of the famed American author.
Popular Shakespeare thespian festival generally taking place between August and November.
Montgomery's only independent movie theatre.
Minor league baseball team playing at Montgomery Riverfront Stadium.
A downtown landmark, serves sandwiches and basic deli fare.
Another favorite, serves, as the name implies, hot dogs and the like.
Chain barbecue restaurant.
Tex-Mex with a contemporary flair.
Noted BBQ eatery in town.
Buffet featuring southern cooking.
Tapas and gourmet dining; known locally for the wine selection.
Bar with subdued lighting.
Suites and outdoor pool courtyard along with complimentary breakfast.
Anchored by Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney, Sears, and the only in-a-mall indoor ice rink in Alabama.
Eastchase Mall
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…
By bus
Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) operates the bus and trolley system in Montgomery.
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