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Pro

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 Wonderful people 


Con

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 It is very hot and humid. They do drive like nuts here too! 


In a nutshell

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 You will learn a lot 

 

Explore Montgomery

Things to Do  

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  The Dexter Avenue Baptist Church was organized in 1877 and the present building was built in 1885. It was the second Baptist Church in Montgomery. What really brought this small church out of obscurity, though, was the pastor who served here from 1954 to 1960; Reverand... 

Dexter Avenue United Methodist Church

Dexter Avenue United Methodist Church, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  This beautiful church was completed in 1896 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has long been an important part of all aspects of life in the community, and is a neat looking building. 

The Winter Building

The Winter Building, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  The Winters Building was built in 1841 to house the Montgomery Branch of the Bank of St. Mary’s. It was from the telegraph office in this building that the telegram authorizing firing on Fort Sumter was sent. This began the Civil War. The building is listed on the National... 

Governor Jones House

Governor Jones House, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  This house was built in 1855 and was the home of former Alabama Governor Thomas Goode Jones who served from 1890 to 1894. He was a noted jurist as was his son. They founded a law school in the rear of the house. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic... 

The John Dowe Houses

The John Dowe Houses, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  There are three houses associated with businessman John Dowe in the old part of town by the downtown area. These houses represent the style of houses popular when they were built around the Civil War timeframe. 

Court Square

Court Square, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  Court Square was historically the center of the business life of Montgomery. The best hotels and businesses were all nearby and the state capitol building was a straight shot down Dexter Avenue. Today there are still some businesses here along with a few museums and... 

Lucas' Tavern

Lucas' Tavern, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  To me though, the most interesting building around Old Town Alabama was the Lucas’ Tavern. This hotel was built prior to 1818 and in 1821 came into possession of Walter and Eliza Lucas who improved the building into a popular tavern and inn. On 2 April 1825, the tavern was... 

Ordeman-Shaw House

Ordeman-Shaw House, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  The Ordeman-Shaw House was built by architect Charles Ordeman in 1853 using the very popular Italianate style of architecture. Ordeman designed the house as a showcase of modern style (for the time). One feature was what was possibly the first indoor bathroom in the city.... 

Old Alabama Town

Old Alabama Town, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  Old Town Alabama is six blocks of authentic 19th and early 20th Century buildings set up like a small village. There are also people on hand in period costumes to answer questions. They offer organized and self-guided tours. Hours are 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday.... 

First Whitehouse of the Confederacy

First Whitehouse of the Confederacy, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  Located near the state capitol building is the First Whitehouse of the Confederacy. This was the official residence of President Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America. The capital of the Confederacy moved to Richmond, Virginia in May 1861. The house... 

Rosa Parks Museum

Rosa Parks Museum, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  This museum falls under Troy State University and preserves information and artifacts about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott that began on 1 December 1955 when Mrs. Rosa Parks got on a public bus and refused to give up her seat to whites boarding after her. She was... 

Civil Rights Memorial

Civil Rights Memorial, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  The Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery pays tribute to those who fought, and in some cases died, for the cause of equality amongst all citizens of the United States. The timeframe covered begins with the 1954 Brown vs Board of Education and continues through the... 

Other Government Buildings

Other Government Buildings, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  There are quite a few other government buildings near the capitol building that are of historical and/or architectural interest. They make good photo ops. The building in Photo 1 was a part of the Starke University for 80 years. Photo 3 is a stark reminder of homicide... 

John Allan Wyeth

John Allan Wyeth, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  There is also a statue of John Allan Wyeth on the capitol grounds. Wyeth was a soldier and a surgeon in the Confederate Army. After the war he started a medical school and a surgical teaching school in New York City. 

Albert L. Patterson

Albert L. Patterson, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  One of the statues on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Building is of Albert L. Patterson, who was a soldier, teacher, attorney, state senator and was elected as Alabama Attorney General. Patterson was assassinated in Phenix City, Alabama on 18 June 1954. Phenix City... 

Hotels  

Drury Inn & Suites Montgomery

 1 Review and 166 Opinions  the drury inn & suites is a very good moderately priced hotel located south of downtown. the drury... 

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa At The Convention

 2 Reviews and 158 Opinions  The newest, and perhaps the most luxurious, hotel in Montgomery, the Renaissance offers all the... 

Restaurants  

Chris' Hot Dogs: Hot Dogs and History

Chris' Hot Dogs: Hot Dogs and History, Montgomery

 Basaic Says:  Chris' Hot Dogs is a tiny hole in the wall place that doesn't look like much from the outside. However, it has been around since 1917 and the crowds of people getting hot dogs here may hint as to the quality of the food. They have some special sauce that has a slight kick to... 

Smokehouse BBQ: Great Bubba-Q (Bubba Who?)

Smokehouse BBQ: Great Bubba-Q (Bubba Who?), Montgomery

 travelfrosch Says:  UPDATE: It appears Smokehouse BBQ finally re-opened in 2012 after its devestating fire.If you come down South, you must try the BBQ. BBQ (barbecue, or "Bubba-Q" in Southern dialect) is slow-cooked meat (usually pork, though sometimes beef brisket, chicken, or even mutton)... 

Nightlife  

Montgomery Brewing Company

Montgomery Brewing Company, Montgomery

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Montgomery Brewing Company is Montgomery's only brew pub, and is my favorite place in town. In the early afternoon, stop by for happy hour and appetizers with a glass of your favorite brew. In the evening, this is a great spot for a very nice dinner. As night rolls on, stick... 

Transportation  

Montgomery Regional Airport

Montgomery Regional Airport, Montgomery

 travelfrosch Says:  Montgomery has a modest airport with regional service (Airport Code: MGM), located a few miles southwest of downtown on U.S. Route 80. Four airlines fly to the airport: Atlantic Southeast and Pinnacle Airlines (affiliates of Delta Airlines) from Atlanta and Memphis... 

Off The Beaten Path  

F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum, Montgomery

 Yaqui Says:  I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to venture to see this even though the book "The Great Gatsby" was one of my first favorite literatures I had read at a very early age. Probably too young at the time, but I was very mature for my age. It turned out to be a very interesting... 

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