Montgomery, AL

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Montgomery featuring heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
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 Center 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 theater 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 kilometers) 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
The price is $74 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$74
per night
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Will stay here again"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Best Western Montgomery I-85 North Hotel
Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
275 Lee Street, Montgomery, AL
The price is $123 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$123
per night
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Rosa Parks Museum and The ...
9/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean towels and sheets but could use new ones. (Worn but clean). Good breakfast spacious lobby and eating area."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

Staybridge Suites Montgomery - Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites Montgomery
Sonesta ES Suites Montgomery
3 out of 5
1200 Hilmar Ct, Montgomery, AL
The price is $84 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$84
per night
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (804 reviews)
"It was nice overall"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

Sonesta ES Suites Montgomery
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The Hornet Nest <br>(Old World Charm)
The Hornet Nest <br>(Old World Charm)
Montgomery
Stay at this vacation home in Montgomery. Enjoy WiFi, a Smart TV, and a kitchen. Popular attractions Dunn-Oliver Acadome and National Center for the Study of ...
7.8/10 Good! (10 reviews)
A good deal
"The pictures do this place no justice. The old antique feel is very cute and the beds are super comfortable. The please is a good deal overall. I would like to add little things like plastic ware ,body wash, a clothes hamper for dirty towels would’ve been nice . But for the price I can’t ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

The Hornet Nest <br>(Old World Charm)
stayAPT Suites Montgomery-Eastern Bypass
stayAPT Suites Montgomery-Eastern Bypass
2.5 out of 5
5000 Woodmere Blvd, Montgomery, AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Great stay. Very clean. Very nice. Easy access."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

stayAPT Suites Montgomery-Eastern Bypass
100+ feet by the water's edge, private beach !!!
100+ feet by the water's edge, private beach !!!
Dadeville
Stay at this vacation home in Dadeville. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and barbecue grills. Popular attraction Blue Creek is located nearby. Discover genuine guest ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Great place for a family!
"Great location for a family get away! All you need for a fun weekend at the lake! We had a great time:)"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

100+ feet by the water's edge, private beach !!!
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