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.
Things to Do in Montgomery, Alabama
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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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