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1. Rosa Parks Library and Museum
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2. Civil Rights Memorial Center
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3. First White House of the Confederacy
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4. Montgomery Zoo
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5. Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King Home
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6. Museum of Alabama
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7. Alabama State Capitol
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8. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
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9. The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
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10. Hank Williams Museum
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11. Riverfront Park
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12. Freedom Rides Museum
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13. W.A. Gayle Planetarium
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14. Governor’s Mansion
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15. Huntingdon College
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16. Legacy Museum
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17. Garrett Coliseum
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18. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Factory Tour
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19. Harriott II Riverboat
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20. Alabama Shakespeare Festival
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21. The National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture
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22. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
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23. Montgomery Ballet
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Situated on seven hills overlooking the Alabama River, Montgomery played an exceptionally large role in American history. You can watch the passage of history by strolling through the Montgomery historic district with its beautiful antebellum mansions, the First White House of the Confederacy, the 1851 Alabama State Capitol, and the Dexter Parsonage Museum where Dr. Martin Luther King and his family lived. Montgomery, has a lively art scene with the popular Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Performing Arts Center. Beautiful parks, nature centers, a zoo and many family attractions all make Montgomery a wonderful place to visit on your getaway.
Montgomery events:
- Annual Riverwalk Wine Festival - October 11, 2024
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival - Year-round
- Riverbend Brew Fest
- Selma to Montgomery Relay and Bike Ride - March 15, 2025
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