What to do and see in Montgomery, Alabama (AL): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

August 4, 2021 Milan Banda

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 artsy 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 interesting attractions in her honor. Literary buffs will be wowed by the Fitzgerald Museum, while kids 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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1. Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home

315 S Jackson St, Montgomery, AL 36104-4407 +1 334-261-3270 http://www.dexterkingmemorial.org/tours/parsonage-museum/
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Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home

Martin Luther King's residence from September 1954 to February 1960.

Reviewed By Bearwife - Shoreline, United States

Arrive on the hour or arrange in advance for a group tour of this important civil rights site. This is where Dr. King lived from 1954 to 1956 as the pastor of the Dexter Street church, and was the President of the Montgomery Improvement Association, which led the bus boycott after Rosa Parks’ arrest. The parsonage was bombed and subjected to 40 plus telephone death threats during that time too. Down the street is the very important Harris house and behind the interpretive center is a thought provoking garden.

2. Montgomery Indoor Shooting Complex

5765 Carmichael Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117-2395 +1 334-215-2255 http://www.montgomeryindoorshooting.com
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Montgomery Indoor Shooting Complex

Reviewed By Trwelch1974

Very educational, great for woman to learn how to use a fire arm. Love it... instructor Bobb.Very nice environment, great people, very knowledgeable. I was very comfortable around the staff.

3. Hank Williams Memorial - Oakwood Annex Cemetery

Upper Wetumpka Rd, Montgomery, AL +1 334-262-3600 [email protected] http://thehankwilliamsmuseum.net
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Hank Williams Memorial - Oakwood Annex Cemetery

Grave sites of Hank Williams, his wife, mother and sister in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex. Managed by the Hank Williams Museum. 118 Commerce Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. This is one of the most famous and most visited graves in Alabama.

Reviewed By R3683IUsandrah - Alabama, United States

I came in from Las Vegas to visit family in Montgomery. Being a fan, i enjoyed the visit to pay respect to an American country music icon. It touched my heart that this plot is for Audrey also. A family plot. This made it more special. I saw Audrey with Hank Jr in the late 60s. This was an experience I enjoyed and will never forget. Well worth the visit.

4. The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

919 Felder Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106-1926 +1 334-264-4222 [email protected] http://www.thefitzgeraldmuseum.org
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The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

This historic house honors novelist F. Scott, best known for "The Great Gatsby," and his wife, Zelda, artist and author. The museum operates out of the last surviving home they lived in during their lives together. The structure was saved from demolition in 1986. It is the location where Scott worked on "Tender is the Night", and Zelda on "Save Me the Waltz". You can now stay in the house in either Scott or Zelda Suite. Please see the museum website for Airbnb details and availability.

Reviewed By 171judim - Philadelphia, United States

If you are in Montgomery and want a break from all of the Civil Rights venues, this museum is a good break and place to take your mind off of the horrors of slavery. The small museum is located in a home whee the couple briefly lived. It is filled with artifacts from Zeda, Scott and others. Most interesting to me were the actual letter they wrote to each other. I ws also amazed by the quality of elda's paintings. The museum is a work in progress. It is obvious they need money to restore and update the building. But if you follow F. Scott and love his books, this is a place to visit. And even if you aren't a Fitrzgerald expert it is a great example of what life was like in the early 20th century. Put it on your to do list in Montgomery

5. W.A. Gayle Planetarium

1010 Forest Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106-1115 +1 334-625-4799 [email protected] http://www.troy.edu/student-life-resources/arts-culture/wa-gayle-planetarium/index.html
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W.A. Gayle Planetarium

The W.A. Gayle Planetarium is the region’s premier astronomy education facility, as well as a multimedia theater for films, lectures, live music and digital art performances. Public shows: Mon - Thurs @ 4 pm Sun @ 2 pm General Admission is $7.50 per person for ages 5 and above. Shows start promptly.

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