Winter 2017 by Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce

A DOWNTOWN SCENE AWAITS Four Diamond luxury. Southern Hospitality. The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa is the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers visiting Montgomery. Located in the heart of downtown, the Renaissance Montgomery offers contemporary accommodations and boasts a 14,000-square-foot ballroom, 73,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 18 meeting rooms and is adjacent to the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Guests can relax in our European-style spa with steam rooms and a full-service salon, enjoy nightly live music at The Exchange lounge, and savor our Southern-inspired cuisine at The House restaurant. For more information, call 334.481.5000 or visit www.renaissancemontgomery.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ISSUE 13 • 2017

Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce President Randall L. George Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau Vice President Dawn Hathcock

WHAT TO LOVE HAPPENING NOW TASTE NIGHTLIFE THE BEAT GOES ON PLAY

Publisher Pam Mashburn

Editor Jina Miniard

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There’s always something to do in MGM. Be sure to check out a film at the Capri or you can shop till you drop and attend a cool event at The Shoppes at EastChase.

Sales Kristina Boddie Christina Bennett

For the most current information, please check www.VisitingMontgomery.com facebook.com/MontgomeryCapitalCool

Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Information Linda Drumheller • 334-240-9494

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ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS

ANNUAL EVENTS

Montgomery should be your first stop for cool activities and events. Whether you are looking to be artistic, adventurous, or a foodie, MGM can offer you many amazing experiences throughout the year.

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For additional visitor information, contact: Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau 300 Water St. Suite 200A, Montgomery, AL 36104 334-261-1100 • 800-240-9452

Montgomery understands the importance of nightlife and takes that idea above and beyond. MGM is home to not only one, but three entertainment districts that offer a unique selection of bars and restaurants and with UBER you never have to worry about driving!

The Montgomery & River Region Visitor Guide is published by exploreMedia for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau. All information is subject to change.

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Montgomery takes pride in the partnership it has with Maxwell Air Force Base. MGM continually expresses gratitude to the base’s members with various events and discounts offered at attractions and restaurants.

Those of us who live here have always known what a gem our city is, but now it seems the entire nation knows it too. Montgomery was recently voted the Best Historic City by USA Today ...and named All-America City by the National Civic League.

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WHAT TO LOVE IN MGM The reasons to love Montgomery are many and varied, but since we can’t list them all, here are some of the very best.

n Heritage Hotspots: Walk in the footsteps of world-changing events. Montgomery was the cradle of the Confederacy and, a century later, the impetus of the Civil Rights Movement. n Flavors: Eat your fill of Southern-fried favorites and upscale culinary creations at Montgomery’s diverse restaurants. n Treasure Hunts: Shop for treasures of yesterday and today at stylish independent boutiques, eclectic gift shops, art galleries, antique stores and large national retailers. n Warm Welcomes: The friendly smiles of Montgomery’s genuine people underscore the fact that manners matter here. Get ready to hear plenty of “thank you,” “ma’am” and “please.” n Nightlife: Pick up the pace with the excitement of The Alley, the city’s entertainment district, right across from the Montgomery Convention Center. n Miles of Smiles: The entire family will have a ball (and maybe learn a bit too!) exploring our family friendly attractions, places like Old Alabama Town, ArtWorks and more. n River Rides: Roll on down the Alabama River aboard the city’s very own riverboat, The Harriott II.

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n Fabulous Firsts: Montgomery was the site of the Wright Brothers’ first civilian flying school and boasted the first electric streetcar system in the country.

n Plain Nuts: Enjoy Montgomery’s Tucker Pecans. They taste great right out of the shell but even better smothered in chocolate.

n Cool Cocktails: Don a faux fur coat and throw back an ice-cold shot in the frozen shot room at The AlleyBAR downtown.

n Shakespeare, Y’all: Take in a play at one of the country’s most celebrated theatres, The Alabama Shakespeare Festival. And every season offers more than Will’s works. Popular contemporary plays, including musicals, take the stage too.

n Hot Dog!: Take a bite of history at Chris’ Hot Dogs, a local favorite that’s been serving tasty dogs smothered in a signature sauce since 1917. n Crooner’s Caddy: See the car in which iconic country music superstar Hank Williams took his final ride at The Hank Williams Museum. It also houses the largest collection of Hank memorabilia found anywhere. n Cheesy Chow: Do your taste buds a favor and fill up on a good-n-greasy cheeseburger from Hamburger King downtown. n Park Places: Take a walk, fly a kite or just relax with a book at one of Montgomery’s multiple green spaces like Blount Cultural Park or Vaughn Road Park. n Great Outdoors: Our mild weather means you can eat, drink and be merry alfresco at many of Montgomery’s restaurants and bars. Try Capitol Oyster Bar at the Marina, Pine Bar and The Tipping Point.

n Pass the Biscuits: Catch a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game and a flying biscuit too at historic Riverwalk Stadium. n Sweet Treats: Get a mouthful of sugary goodness at Café Louisa tucked away in Old Cloverdale and indulge in a peanut butter cupcake. n Otter Nonsense: Go wild at The Montgomery Zoo, with hundreds of animal species. Don’t miss the tigers, the elephants or the playful otters. n Local Talent: We’re over-run with artists. Check out C and P Mercantile for unique gifts or fine art photography and paintings at galleries like Stonehenge, Dauber Gallery and SAC’s Gallery. n World-Class Entertainment: The Capital City continually draws big-name performers and shows with major star appeal, including musicians like Elton John.

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“Montgomery doesn’t try to hide its past. Memorials, tourist sites and a narrated trolley ride tell the stories.”-Atlanta Journal Constitution

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“A visit to the The Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery is a stirring experience.”

“The city [Montgome ry] is the civil rights movement’s ground zero.” -USA Today

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See whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing in the Capital of Dreams Serving as the center for entertainment in downtown Montgomery, the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre is a state-of-the-art facility large enough for first run Broadway shows, yet intimate enough with 1,800 seats to view a wide variety of concerts, opera, comedy, dance and children's shows.

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HANK WILLIAMS

On New Year’s Day each year, devoted fans of the country music legend gather at his grave in Oakwood Cemetery to commemorate the anniversary of his tragic death with a wreath-laying ceremony and celebrate his legacy, which began in Montgomery. During his short career, Williams racked up 11 No. 1 hits and created country music classics that have been hailed by critics and fans alike as some of the most important songs of all time. And through the last six decades, his songs have influenced countless country music stars, as well as artists in other genres, earning him icon status. thehankwilliamsmusuem.net

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There’s always something exciting, artistic, musical, outdoorsy, tasty or a fun mix of it all happening here in Montgomery (and this list is just a sampling). See what we’ve got in store for you all throughout the year, and find many more events and activities at visitingmontgomery.com

FITZGERALD GALA

This posh party held each spring harkens back to the Roaring Twenties and celebrates the extraordinary lives of literary couple F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald. The affair is a fundraiser for the Fitzgerald Museum, which is located in the Cloverdale neighborhood home in which the couple lived and wrote. The Museum captures the essence of Scott and Zelda with displays of family photographs, writings, some of Zelda’s original paintings and by preserving their home and furnishings. Guests at the gala dress in the garb from the 1920s and 1930s and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, libations and live music from the jazz age. thefitzgeraldmuseum.org

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BISCUITS BASEBALL BEGINS

Spring in Montgomery brings the first pitch of our beloved Biscuits Baseball team, and the fun keeps going all summer long. The action on the diamond is hot; the fresh-baked biscuits at the concession stands are hotter (as are the pretzels, sausage dogs, Dreamland barbecue and more). And it all takes place in Riverwalk Stadium, a state-of-the-art ballpark built into a historic train shed downtown that has been named one of the coolest settings and top stadium experiences in the country. With theme nights, Thirsty Thursdays featuring beer specials, and spectacular fireworks shows to close out some of the games, there are plenty of reasons to get out to the ballgame. biscuitsbaseball.com

THE SLE RODEO

In March, cowboys and cowgirls from near and far take over Garrett Coliseum and kick up some dust during a weekend packed with bucking broncos, barrel racing, calf roping, a Western Festival and more at the Southeastern Livestock Expo’s Rodeo. This rodeo boasts some of best, featuring more competitors from the National Finals than any other event in the area. slerodeo.com

SECOND SATURDAYS

Riverfront Park, set right on the banks of the Alabama River with an amphitheater, a splash pad and the home dock for Montgomery’s riverboat, The Harriott II, hosts Second Saturdays on the second Saturday, April-August, drawing crowds of all ages with loads of affordable (admission is only $1!) family fun. funinmontgomery.com

SOUTHERN MAKERS

This annual event held early each May brings thousands to Montgomery by highlighting the many amazing things made by Alabama’s creative community. A fundraiser for E.A.T. South, the event brings together “makers” and producers of all kinds, shining the spotlight on Alabama’s most talented chefs, artists, craftspeople, brewers, farmers and designers in a hands-on, experiential way and giving attendees the chance to discover (and buy!) all the cool things being created in our great state and meet the folks making them. southernmakers.com FOR INFORMATION 800-240-9452 OR TEXT MGMAL TO 313131

ZOO WEEKEND

ALABAMA BOOK FESTIVAL

Since 2006, this event has promoted reading and literacy for all Alabamians by welcoming book lovers to Old Alabama Town for author readings, book signings, a children’s activity area, writing workshops and more. alabamabookfestival.org

This wildly popular annual fundraiser for the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum includes live entertainment, games, rides and inflatables, a petting zoo, live animal presentations and food, all set among the Zoo’s natural habitats housing hundreds of animal species. The 40acre AZA-accredited Zoo is home to a rare and endangered Sumatran tiger, African elephants, North American river otters and more. Additional amusements include hand-feeding giraffes, paddleboats, a playground, a train traversing the Zoo and the Skylift, which offers a bird’s-eye view of the grounds. montgomeryzoo.com

RIVER JAM Get an earful of all the music you can handle during this two-day, FREE event showcasing more than 10 live bands playing in two venues downtown: the historic Union Station Train Shed and the beautiful Riverfront Amphitheatre. Presented by the Alabama Roots Music Society, this weekend in May is always a blast. funinmontgomery.com

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SOUTHERN WRITERS’ PROJECT

The Southern Writers’ Project is The Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s play development program and is an integral piece of ASF’s mission to offer world-class productions and enhance theatre and dramatic arts education. The SWP connects audiences directly with brand new works produced at the ASF and written by up-and-coming Southern playwrights. asf.net

FLIMP FESTIVAL

This event for the entire family hosted by The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts invites folks to get outside among the gentle rolling hills of beautiful Blount Cultural Park and get their imaginations and creativity flowing with a wide range of art-related activities. A favorite aspect is always the annual chalk art competition held in the Museum’s parking lot, where artists of all ages work magic with colors and shapes and turn parking spaces into masterpieces. mmfa.org

JASMINE HILL GARDEN TOUR

Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum, “Alabama’s little corner of Greece,” now features more than 20 acres of year-round floral beauty and classical sculpture, including new statuary honoring Olympic heroes. The Olympian Centre welcomes visitors with a video presentation of Jasmine Hill’s history and a display of Olympic memorabilia from the games of past years. A tour of Jasmine Hill offers spectacular and ever-changing views, including a full-scale replica of the temple of Hera ruins as found in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic flame. Garden tours are offered Friday-Sunday. jasminehill.org

For additional information on these events and so many others, check out visitingmontgomery.com

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Vintage Year

Vintage Year has been an establishment of good eats in the Capital City for decades. In more than a quarter century of history, this fine-dining restaurant has kept its focus on giving its guests an amazing meal in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere with stellar service. The food philosophy is serving simple, local and fresh fare, like its signature dish, Seared Gulf snapper with ricotta gnocchi, eggplant caponata, arugula and Romesco sauce. 334-819-7215 • vymgm.com

Central

A sophisticated, yet laidback atmosphere permeates this downtown restaurant that’s housed in an 1890s grocery warehouse. Central’s food is focused on fresh, regional produce, meats and Gulf seafood, and Chef Brandon Burleson treats the ingredients with respect, highlighting them with expert preparation and artful presentation. The menu changes often to reflect what’s in season. Central’s signature dish, 1895 Pork & Beans, is an upscale twist on a Southern favorite featuring a smoked Duroc pork chop stuffed with pears and served with white beans and a drizzle of mustard BBQ sauce on charred cabbage and beet reduction. D 334-517-1155 • central129coosa.com 14 UPCOMING EVENTS VISITINGMONTGOMERY.COM

Itta Bena

At Itta Bena, casually elegant Southern dining with a Mississippi Delta twist is waiting. Named for the town where blues legend B.B. King was born, this restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and out-of-this-world cuisine with favorites like shrimp and grits, crab cakes, surf & turf and more. Try the signature dish, the Filet of Beef Oscar, a tender 8-ounce, center-cut beef medallion embellished with sweet lump crab meat. 334-514-5129 • windcreekmontgomery.com

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FIRE Steakhouse

Melt-in-your-mouth steak is only one of the tastebud-tempting options that begs to be ordered at FIRE Steakhouse in the Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka. Prime-grade meats and fresh seafood are all prepared with expertise and served in style. Starters like bacon-wrapped scallops with grilled pineapple relish get your appetite ready for the signature dish, a seasoned filet mignon broiled to your degree of perfection and topped with a medallion of herbed butter. 866-WIND-360 • firesteakhouse.com

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Papa Roc’s Italian Grill

Papa Roc’s Italian Grill treats every customer like a member of its big, vivacious Italian family and invites all to enjoy its amazing Italian favorites, dishes like pastas, salads and more, plus innovative twists on tradition like Italian Nachos, without doing the cooking or cleaning. This eatery’s motto is: “We make it; you eat it. Bada bing!”, so you know you’re going to have fun. Try the signature dish, Classic Lasagna, a hefty serving of cheeses, meat and pasta layered and blanketed in house-made sauce. 334-676-4212 • paparocsitaliangrill.com

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Montgomery Café

Conveniently located inside Embassy Suites, right next door to the Visitor Center downtown, Montgomery Cafe specializes in American and Southern cuisine all served with a nice dollop of Southern hospitality. Its signature dish, pecan-crusted salmon with Southern fried rice and roasted asparagus, showcases the delicious mix of flavors on the menu. D 334-269-5055 • embassysuitesmontgomery.com

Sa Za Serious Italian Food

Sa Za is a feast for the senses. Taste authentic Italian masterpieces like Eggs in Purgatory, Stuffed Anaheim Hot Peppers as well as traditional and specialty pizzas. Or opt for its signature dish, Grandma’s Sunday Sauce, meatballs, lamb and pork shoulder smothered in a rich, velvety sauce that’s stewed for more than six hours to create a stomach- and soulsatisfying meal. D 334-495-7292 • sazapizza.com

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The House

Tucked inside The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at The Convention Center downtown, The House is a sophisticated fine-dining experience with a diverse menu of creative offerings like its signature dish, a Prime 28-ounce Porterhouse. This fine cut of meat is grilled to your specifications and finished with steak butter and a rich, savory demi-glace. D 334-481-5166 • houserestaurantmontgomery.com

La Jolla

Serving dinner only, La Jolla’s menu has something for any taste, offering everything from small plates and delicious pastas to meats cooked to perfection on a Big Green Egg.Try La Jolla’s signature dish, the Seafood Risotto, a blend of fresh shrimp, mussels, crawfish, crab and snapper served atop soothing risotto with a saffron-tomato broth. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a creative cocktail or a glass of vino from this fine-dining establishment’s 100-plus-long wine list. 334-356-2600 • lajollamontgomery.com

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Blackfinn

The menu at Blackfinn features house-made modern American favorites, including entrĂŠe salads, fresh fish, steaks and pasta, and plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options, along with popular pub classics and comfort food. The food is complemented with an extensive list of craft drafts and signature cocktails. Blackfinn also offers $5 small plates during happy hour on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., which includes after-work favorites such as its signature dish, the Buffalo Grilled Cheese as well as Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders and Ahi Poke Street Tacos. 334-517-1760 â&#x20AC;˘ blackfinnameripub.com

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Wintzell’s Oyster House

This seafood restaurant has been serving up fresh Gulf Seafood for over 75 years and its Montgomery location keeps the legacy alive by serving oysters any way you can imagine. The signature dish is the Oyster Sampler prepared with Oyster Rockefeller for the spinach lover; Oyster Bienville covered with shrimp, crabmeat and parmesan cream sauce; Oyster Monterey topped with jalapenos, smoked bacon and melted cheddar cheese; and Chargrilled Oysters freshly shucked, chargrilled on an open flame and smothered with pepper butter and a Parmesan/Romano cheese blend. All oysters are served sizzling on a metal hot plate. D 334-262-4257 • wintzellsoysterhouse.com

Tokyo

sushi? Then check out Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse in |Enjoy Prattville. You’ll find all your favorite Asian-inspired dishes cooked right in front of you on hibachi grills as well as a large sushi menu featuring diverse offerings to suit every taste. Each selection is handmade from the freshest ingredients and arrives at your table looking like a work of art so pretty, you’ll almost think twice about eating it. Almost. Sip a fancy specialty drink or a cold beer while dining on some of the best Japanese cuisine in Prattville. 334-285-7088 • tokyoprattville.com

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Momma Goldberg’s Deli

Fill up on deli favorites at this casual sandwich shop that promises good food in a friendly atmosphere. There’s a hot secret behind its award-winning sandwiches: each is steamed to warm perfection, which brings out the meats’ savory flavors and makes the cheese nice and melty. Try its signature dish, the Momma’s Love sandwich, a generous pile of tender roast beef, hickory smoked turkey breast topped with all the fixins’ like spicy mustard, mayo, lettuce and tomatoes. Order a basket of Momma’s Nachos, Doritos smothered in pepper-jack cheese, to create a meal that’ll make your momma proud. 334-517-1071 • mommagoldbergsdeli.com

Which Wich

Satisfy a big hunger with an even bigger sandwich at Which Wich. Pick your bread and then choose from a range of fine meats and cheeses. Top it off with a variety of flavored mayos and mustards as well as creative spreads like pesto, buffalo or the hot pepper mix. The signature dish is so bad it’s good: The Wicked stuffs turkey, ham, roast beef, pepperoni, bacon and three cheeses of your choice into an envelope of fluffy fresh-baked bread. 334-356-1744 • whichwich.com

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Yellowhammer

Specializing in comfort food classics and Southern standards, this homey spot downtown is dishing out generous portions of your favorites like pot roast, fried pork chops, fried chicken, greens, black eyed peas, creamed corn, fried okra, shrimp and grits and more. Go in hungry and try this eatery’s signature dish, the meat ‘n three plate, featuring your choice of meat and three hearty helpings of sides. Don’t fill up too much though. You’ll want to save room for peach cobbler or banana pudding. 334-239-7758

Cucos Downtown

Cucos is the place to fill up on Tex-Mex standards like tacos, burritos and quesadillas. If you’re feeling famished, eat like a world leader by ordering this cozy eatery’s signature dish, the El Presidente. It includes cheese-smothered enchiladas, rice and refried black beans, crunchy chimichangas and a taco, all served with never-ending chips and salsa. D 334-832-0081 • cucosmexicancafe.com

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Wharf Casual Seafood

Montgomery’s not on the beach, but the coast is close, and you’ll swear it’s right next door when you taste the fresh fish, shrimp, crab and more being cooked up just right and served with delicious sides at The Wharf Casual Seafood. This fast, family friendly restaurant gets you your order quick, but it is not “fastfood.” Entrees come grilled, blackened or crispy and are served with two sides (try the cheese grits!) and golden hushpuppies. Try the signature dish, the grilled Mahi Mahi and Shrimp. And enjoy whatever you order with a glass from The Wharf’s worldclass wine list. 334-676-3200 • wharfcasualseafood.com

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Baumhowers

With two locations in Montgomery, Baumhower’s Restaurant puts an emphasis on freshness and fun. These casual sportsthemed spots feature an outstanding selection of Southern favorites like steaks, Gulf seafood, chicken and of course, Buffalo wings. Don’t miss the signature dish, the OMG Burger, a halfpound beef burger topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms and smothered in blanco cheese sauce all served on an Aloha bun. 334-271-1831 • baumhowers.com

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Irish Bred Pub

You too can experience the “the luck of the Irish” no matter your family origins at the Irish Bred Pub downtown. In a cozy, old-world atmosphere reminiscent of the Emerald Isle’s classic pubs, enjoy the signature dish Dexter Avenue Mahi Mahi, sautéed fresh fish finished with a roasted red pepper sauce. At lunch, Irish Bred Pub offers a Southern-style “meat-N-three,” but the full menu has traditional Irish favorites like crab boxty, fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. D 334-834-7559 • irishbredal.com

Railyard Brewing Company

Railyard Brewing Company is making and serving the Capital City’s only locally brewed craft beer. Don’t leave without a frosty mug full of Y’all’s Alabama Light Lager, a smooth pilsner that goes great with the restaurant’s diverse menu of burgers and other casual classics, including the signature dishes: the Mema’s Burger made with Certified Angus Beef, homemade pimento cheese, and smoked bacon, served on a pretzel bun. D 334-262-0080 • railyardbrewingcompany.com

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One 2 Zero

Inside the Doubletree Hotel downtown, this casual eatery offers sophisticated, contemporary dishes inspired by the local harvest and Southern heritage. Its service lives up to the area’s lauded hospitality with an emphasis on food “done your way.” Start with an order of honey-bourbon glazed wings and sweet potato fries, and then try the signature dish, the creamy risotto topped with sautéed fresh shrimp. D 334-245-2320

Twin Peaks

This lodge-like sports bar offers cold beer, hearty comfort foods and all the sports action you’re after on HD televisions. It’s got lots to offer, burgers, sandwiches, salads and sweet desserts, but this place is known for its wings, which are definitely its signature dish. Try the new selection of flavorful sauces and rubs on either traditional bone-in or boneless wings. 334-513-1244 • twinpeaksrestaurant.com

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Carrabba’s

At this popular restaurant, find a delicious sampling of Italian specialties, all with a Sicilian influence and some sprinkled with flavors from the American South and even a bit of Texas twang. Try the signature dish, Chicken Bryan, wood-grilled chicken breast topped with tangy, creamy goat cheese, tart sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and lemon-butter sauce. 334-271-7500 • carrabbas.com

The Exchange

With world-class wines, beers and cocktails all served up in a swanky atmosphere that includes a covered patio complete with live entertainment nightly, The Exchange at The Renaissance Hotel & Spa is a great place to kick back and hang out. But it offers even more, a menu of tasty bites like Conecuh sausage dip, Creole pasta and its signature dish, Gulf Jumbo Crab Cake with homemade tartar sauce. D 334-481-5165 • houserestaurantmontgomery.com

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Chappy’s Deli

Chappy’s Deli has been serving a full breakfast, lunch and dinner for a quarter of a century. Voted the city’s best deli for years, Chappy’s Deli offers classic deli sandwiches as well as fresh salads, tasty burgers and grilled chicken. Popular items include the Maple Turkey Croissant, the Sourdough Steak Melt and the Portabella Swiss Burger. Enjoy the Conecuh Sausage Scramble or Belgian Waffles in the morning. And Chappy’s homemade desserts add a sweet ending to any meal. Chappy’s three locations make it convenient (Perry Hill Rd, Vaughn Rd and Baptist South Hospital), and there’s a Prattville location too. 334-279-7477 • chappysdeli.com

Shrimp Basket

This seafood joint born down at the beach is always grillin’, steamin’ and fryin’ fish, shrimp, oysters and crabs. Start with a cup of spicy seafood gumbo or some cold, raw Gulf oysters on the half-shell before diving into this restaurant’s signature dish, its fried shrimp poboy. Fresh shrimp fried to golden brown are piled high on a roll and topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo. 334-523-0466 • shrimpbasket.com

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Fazoli’s

Get your fix of Italian-influenced fare and get it fast at this spot that serves up pizzas, pastas, salads and subs in a friendly atmosphere and at a quick pace. Go for classics like spaghetti with meat sauce or chicken parmigiano or branch out and try the signature dish, penne with basil pesto covered in alfredo sauce, roasted chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses and baked. 334-239-9109 • fazolis.com

Dreamland

End your quest for the perfect ‘cue at Dreamland BBQ downtown, famous for its succulent meats and delicious sauce. Feel free to ”pig out” on some pulled pork, and do not miss the signature dish, a glistening, tender and smoky Rack of Ribs, but save a little room for dessert too. Dreamland’s banana pudding is made fresh daily with all the right stuff—vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, fluffy whipped cream and creamy pudding—plus a secret ingredient that puts it over the top. Dreamland also serves the Capital City’s only locally brewed craft beer from Railyard. D 334-273-7427 • dreamlandbbq.com

Just visiting? Stop in and see us before you leave! SweetCreek Farm Market is a farm-to-table market where we sell local, fresh produce, signature sandwiches, homemade ice cream, fresh baked goods and gifts. No place like it in Alabama - Everything is homemade! Monday- Thursday 10 am- 7pm Friday and Saturday 7 am- 7 pm Sunday 11 am- 6 pm 85 Meriwether Road, Pike Road, AL | 334-280-FARM

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B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant

The newest B.B. King’s Blues Club, located at Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Montgomery, serves up the best food the South has to offer, including its lip smacking’ baby back ribs. Prepared wet or dry, a rack of these slow-cooked beauties offers up true flavor that can only come from Memphis-style barbecue. Served alongside other Southern specialties including baked beans, mac n’ cheese, cole slaw, potato salad or collards, and accompanied by great music seven nights a week. B.B. King’s has the flavors to fill any night with perfection. 334-514-5247 • windcreekmontgomery.com

Chris’ Hot Dogs

For a bite of Montgomery and a mouthful of history, grab a few napkins and get your hands around a hot dog from Chris’ Hot Dogs on Dexter Avenue. This legendary diner marked by the green-and-white-striped awning opened on May 1, 1917. It’s now being run by the second and third generations of its founding family. You can get a hamburger here, but the signature dish is a Hot Dog “All the Way,” a dog drenched in Chris’ secret sauce, sautéed onions and kraut. D 334-265-6850 • chrishotdogs.com

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Jalapenos In The Alley

A full range of south-of-the-border favorites can be found at this Mexican restaurant, but its signature dish, the classic taco salad, always proves popular. Seasoned ground beef or chicken is piled high in a crisp tortilla bowl along with shredded lettuce, cheese, flavorful salsa, chunky guacamole and sour cream. Find all your south-of-the-border favorites at either location: downtown in the Alley or on Vaughn Road. D 334-262-4939

Wasabi

in the Alley, Wasabi offers exceptional Japanese |Downtown cuisine, including sushi that looks as good as it tastes. The signature dish is the 007 Roll, a deep-fried roll filled with spicy tuna and cool avocado. Try it with the Sushi & Sashimi combo, which includes the chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice of four pieces of sushi, nine pieces of sashimi and one California roll. You can also enjoy private dining or take advantage of catering services at Wasabi. D 334-517-1555

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GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern

Feel free to geek out and get your video game on at this creative take on nightlife where “Doctor Who” or the latest anime is showing on TVs, and game stations invite folks to come in and get social while they play. Drinks and food are a big part of the fun, and the menu is a tribute to classic comic book, sci-fi and fantasy genre characters. Try the signature dish, the Boba Feta, a burger made with a half-pound house-made beef patty stuffed with salty feta cheese and smoky bacon. 334-356-5298 • gtsouth.com

Magnolia’s Grill & Bar

Convenience is key, and at the Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South, you don’t even have to leave the premises to enjoy a good meal. The property’s on-site restaurant, Magnolia’s Grill & Bar, serves a variety of foods. A favorite of locals, the Hope Hull Pork Chop, a sizable tender chop cooked to perfection, is this restaurant’s signature dish. 334-288-3858

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Sinclair’s

This neighborhood favorite’s moderately priced menu offers soups, crisp salads, heaping helpings of pasta, juicy steaks and more. The signature dish at Sinclair’s is the Bleu Cajun Filet, a tender, juicy filet mignon, cooked to order and seared with Cajun seasonings and finished in the oven to melt the bleu cheese crumbles on top. It comes with a choice of two sides. Enjoy this delight at one of two Sinclair’s locations in the city: in the heart of Old Cloverdale or in East Montgomery on Vaughn Road. 334-271-7654 • sinclairsrestaurants.com

The Tipping Point

Located in Hampstead in East Montgomery, The Tipping Point has something for everyone. This casual restaurant, bar and coffee shop has been called “The Best Snack Bar in the U.S.” for its famous pimento cheese and signature Chicago Dogs packed with flavor. And save ample space for its famous Cookie Skillet, a soft, warm, just-baked chocolate chip cookie crowned with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of fudge sauce. With the city’s largest selection of craft beer and its well-loved outdoor areas including the Kids’ Hill, The Tipping Point is a great spot for all ages to enjoy a beautiful afternoon or night out. 334-260-9110 • tippingpointhampstead.com

Kabuki

Japanese Steakhouse features the popular hibachi grill |This tableside where Far Eastern favorites like fried rice and chicken teriyaki are expertly and entertainingly prepared. It also offers a full-service sushi bar, and its signature dish is the Donkinkon Roll, a tasty combo of crispy fried soft shell crab and avocado inside with tuna, eel and more avocado on top. The Chef’s Special Sauce is the finishing touch. You can also enjoy private dining or take advantage of catering services at Kabuki. 334-273-8885 • kabukimontgomery.com

Five Guys

your big, juicy, fresh burger exactly how you want it at |Have Five Guys, where attention to detail and quality ingredients are evident in every delicious bite. There are thousands of ways to customize your burger, from basics like tomato, pickles and mayo to grilled mushrooms and hot sauce. Add as many toppings as you want, for free. There is no incorrect combo, and the classic but crowd-favorite Bacon Cheeseburger is this place’s signature dish. The only thing that would be wrong is to not order a side of crispy, hand-cut fries cooked to golden perfection in peanut oil. Go ahead and get a handspun milkshake or frosty Coke too. 334-239-7220 • fiveguys.com

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ASIAN & INDIAN Ala Thai East

Atlanta Hwy |6663 334-271-3141 Lunch $ Dinner $

Asia Bistro & Seafood

Vaughn Rd |7839 334-213-3628

Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $ asiabistromontgomery.com Bayleaf Indian Cuisine 8868 Minnie Brown Rd 334-356-1814 Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $

Chin Chin

Malcom Dr |3349 334-394-9998

Lunch $ Dinner $ montgomerychinchin.com East China

Vaughn Rd |8153 334-279-1779

Lunch $ Dinner $ montgomeryeastchina.com Green Papaya 409 Coliseum Blvd 334-395-7654 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ greenpapayacuisine.com

Hibachi Sushi & Supreme Buffet 181D Eastern Blvd 334-260-6111 Lunch $ Dinner $

India Palace

Vaughn Plaza Rd |2801 334-245-9340 Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $ $ indiapalacemgm.com

Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse 7834 Vaughn Rd 334-273-8885 Lunch $ Dinner $ kabukimontgomery.com

King Buffet 2727 Bell Rd 334-273-8883 Lunch $ Dinner $

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse 7760 EastChase Pkwy 334-694-7700 Lunch $ Dinner $

Korean Garden

Lek’s Taste of Thailand

Atlanta Hwy |5421 334-244-8994 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

Midori 5824 Woodmere Blvd 334-593-1754 Lunch $ Dinner $

Ming’s Garden

Eastern Blvd |1741 334-277-8188

Lunch $ Dinner $ mingsgardenmontgomery.com Miyako Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar 8173 Vaughn Rd 334-215-2275 Dinner $$ miyakojapaneserestaurant.net

Mr. Chen’s

Vaughn Plaza Rd |2801 334-277-5685

Atlanta Hwy |5461 334-260-9558

Kudzu Noodle 503 Cloverdale Rd 334-356-4813 Closed: Sun-Mon Dinner $ kudzunoodlebar.com

Noodles Cafe 8123 Vaughn Rd 334-517-1179 Lunch $ Dinner $

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Kung Food Panda 2787 Eastern Blvd 334-375-0123 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Lek’s Railroad Thai at Union Station 300 Water St D 334-269-0708 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

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Osaka Sushi Bar

Minnie Brown Rd |8860 334-239-8205 Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $ $ osakaal.com Saigon Bistro

Eastern Blvd |1060 334-279-5921 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Satsuki

Atlanta Hwy |6534 334-239-7450 Lunch $ Dinner $

Yokohama

Bell Rd |2707 334-517-1891

Lunch $ Dinner $

Shilla Korean Restaurant

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Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ shillakoreanrestaurant.com

Atlanta Hwy |5761 334-270-0126

Carmichael Rd |5215 334-396-8007

Street Cafe 2777 Eastern Blvd 334-396-2232 Lunch $ Dinner $$

Sushi Café 3004 Zelda Rd 334-819-7060 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ montgomerysushicafe.com

Sushi Kangham

Eastern Blvd |2070 334-612-7994 Lunch $ Dinner $$

Top China 9160 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-1668 Lunch $ Dinner $ topchina.150m.com

Country’s Barbecue

Lunch $ Dinner $ countrysbbq.net

Dreamland BBQ

Tallapoosa St D |101 334-273-7427

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ cafelouisa.com Cafe M

Museum Dr |One 334-240-4338 Closed: Sun–Mon Lunch $ mmfa.org

Gazebo Tea Room

Perry Hill Rd |414 334-277-1839

Fat Man’s Smokehouse BBQ 1660 Federal Dr 334-396-9501 Closed: Sat-Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $

Mulberry St |1700 334-263-7341

Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q 6415 Atlanta Hwy 334-213-0046 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ jimnnicks.com

K&J Rib Shack

S Court St |4255 334-356-1368 Lunch $ Dinner $

Willow Tree Sushi Hibachi & BBQ 2690 Eastern Blvd 334-271-9600 Lunch $ Dinner $

Atlanta Hwy |3984 334-593-6539

Cafe Louisa

E Fairview Ave |1034 334-264-4241

Lunch $ Dinner $ dreamlandbbq.com

Wasabi Japanese Cuisine 117 Coosa St D 334-517-1555 Lunch $ Dinner $$

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Sam’s Bar-B-Que 3510 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-0008 Closed: Sun & Mon Lunch $ Shane’s Rib Shack

Lunch $ Dinner $ shanesribshack.com

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Closed: Sun & Mon Lunch $$ Shashy’s Fine Foods

Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ shashysbakery.com Trojan Café

Montgomery St D |231 334-241-9510

Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ CASUAL DINING

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3001 Carter Hill Rd 334-264-9064 Lunch $ Dinner $ applebees.com

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3195 Taylor Rd 334-274-0009 Lunch $ Dinner $ applebees.com

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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 6601 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-0500 Lunch $ Dinner $ applebees.com

B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant 1801 Eddie L Tullis Rd 334-514-5247 Lunch $ Dinner $$ windcreekmontgomery.com

Blackfinn Ameripub 6854 EastChase Pkwy 334-517-1760 Lunch $ Dinner $$ blackfinnameripub.com

The Butcher Block 9559 Vaughn Rd 334-202-0044 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Capital Stockyard Café 1464 Furnace St 334-265-6033 Breakfast $ Lunch $

Chappy’s Deli 1611 Perry Hill Rd 334-279-7477 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ chappysdeli.com

Chappy’s Deli

E South Blvd |2055 334-286-9200

Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ chappysdeli.com Chappy’s Deli 8141 Vaughn Rd 334-279-1226 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ chappysdeli.com

Chili’s 7355 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-1973 Lunch $ Dinner $ chilis.com

Cookout

Rd |Zelda Opening Spring 2017 Lunch $ Dinner $ cookout.com

Courthouse Cafe 100 S Lawrence St D 334-832-1684 Closed: Sat-Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $

D’ Road Downtown

Montgomery St D |121 334-328-2938

Closed: Mon Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ droadcafe.com El Paso Chili Company

N Eastern Blvd |539 334-244-0118 Closed: Sun Lunch $

The Exchange at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel 201 Tallapoosa St D 334-481-5165 Dinner $$ houserestaurantmontgomery.com

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First Watch

Simply Delicious Cafe

Zelda Road |2920 334-277-0802

Breakfast $ Lunch $ theeggandirestaurants.com Golden Corral

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ goldencorralmontgomery.com GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern 4017 Eastern Blvd 334-356-5298 Closed: Mon–Tues Lunch $ Dinner $ gtsouth.com

Lunch $$ Dinner $$ sinclairsrestaurants.com Sommer’s Place

Island Delight Caribbean 323 Air Base Blvd 334-264-0041 Closed: Sat–Sun Lunch $

Island Delight Caribbean

Dexter Ave D |28Opening Winter 2017 Closed: Sat–Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

Jan’s Beach House Grill

Eastern Blvd |850 334-277-8300

Lunch $ Dinner $ Closed: Sun jansbeachhousegrill.com Magnolia’s Grill & Bar 96 Folmar Pkwy 334-288-3858 Dinner $$

Montgomery Cafe at E mbassy Suites 300 Tallapoosa St D 334-269-5055 Lunch $ Dinner $$ embassysuitesmontgomery.com

Pete’s Steak & Burgers 64 Bell Rd 334-356-4347 Lunch $ Dinner $

Railyard Brewing Co D

Closed: Sun Lunch $$ Dinner $$ railyardbrewingcompany.com Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 7005 EastChase Pkwy 334-396-1078 Lunch $ Dinner $ redrobin.com

Ruby Tuesday 6970 EastChase Loop 334-215-2285 Lunch $ Dinner $ rubytuesday.com

Savanna Cafe 175 Lee St D 334-416-8838 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Lunch $$ Dinner $$ sinclairsrestaurants.com Sinclair’s

H20 Cafe 61 Bridge St 334-356-1313 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ h20cafemarket.com

W Jefferson St |12334-262-0080

E Fairview Ave |1051 334-834-7462

Vaughn Rd |7847 334-271-7654

Closed: Sat & Mon Lunch $ Sinclair’s

Eastern Blvd |1480 334-532-0020

One 2 Zero 120 Madison Ave 334-245-2320 Breakfast $$ Lunch $$ Dinner $$

E South Blvd |2530 334-452-5144

Vaughn Rd |7972 334-279-5401

Lunch $ Dinner $$ sommersplace.com Stockyard Grill

Mobile Hwy |4500 334-288-2575 Closed: Sat–Sun Lunch $

Sweet Creek Farm Market

Meriwether Rd |85334-280-3276

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ The Tipping Point

Hampstead High St |5015 334-260-9110

Closed: Sun-Mon Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ tippingpointhampstead.com

Urban Cookhouse 7712 EastChase Pkwy 334-239-7801 Lunch $ Dinner $ urbancookhouse.com

Vicki’s Lunch Van 2520 Fairground Rd 334-409-9839 Closed: Sat & Sun Lunch $

Waffle House 301 Madison Ave D 334-293-9939 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ wafflehouse.com

Wing Stop 6518 Atlanta Hwy 334-647-3406 Lunch $ Dinner $

Wishbone Cafe

Atlanta Hwy |7028 334-244-7270

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ wishbonecafe.weebly.com

FINE UPSCALE DINING The A&P Social 503 Cloverdale Rd 334-356-3814 Sunday Brunch Closed: Mon Dinner $$ theapsocial.com

Bonefish Grill 7020 EastChase Pkwy 334-396-1770 Lunch $$ Dinner $$$ bonefishgrill.com

Central

Coosa St D |129 334-517-1155

Closed: Sun Lunch $$ Dinner $$$ central129coosa.com

CiCi’s Pizza

Ann St |981 334-386-3086

Lunch $ Dinner $ cicispizza.com Corsino’s Italian Restaurant

City Grill 5251 Hampstead High St 334-244-0960 Closed: Sun–Mon Dinner $$$

S Court St |911 334-263-9752

The House Restaurant at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel 201 Tallapoosa St D 334-481-5166 Breakfast $$ Lunch $$ Dinner $$ houserestaurantmontgomery.com

Atlanta Hwy |5338 334-271-6401

Itta Bena

Eddie L Tullis Rd |1801 334-514-5129

Closed: Mon-Tues Dinner $$ creekcasinomontgomery.com La Jolla Restaurant & Bar 8147 Vaughn Rd 334-356-2600 Closed: Sun Dinner $$ lajollamontgomery.com

Vintage Year

Cloverdale Rd |405 334-819-7215 Closed: Mon Sun: Brunch Dinner $$$ vymgm.com

GREEK Mr. Gus’ 6268 Atlanta Hwy 334-356-4662 Closed: Sun-Mon Lunch $ Dinner $$ mrgsmontgomery.com

NYC Gyros

Commerce St D |15334-416-8161

Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Berryhill Rd, Suite A |2560 334-409-3085 Lunch $ Dinner $ tazikiscafe.com

Zoe’s Kitchen 7218 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-9115 Lunch $ Dinner $ zoeskitchen.com

Zoe’s Kitchen

Zelda Rd |2960C 334-395-4698

Lunch $ Dinner $ zoeskitchen.com

ITALIAN Carrabba’s Italian Grill 1510 Eastern Blvd 334-271-7500 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ carrabbas.com

Christi’s Italian Grille 92 Knollwood Blvd 334-215-9344 Closed: Sat-Sun Dinner $

Closed: Sat–Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$ Dominos Pizza

Lunch $ Dinner $ dominos.com Fazoli’s

EastChase Pkwy |7123 334-239-9109 Lunch $ Dinner $ fazolis.com

Folcarelli’s Pizza

Atlanta Pkwy |3351 334-356-3732 Lunch $ Dinner $ folcarellispizza.com Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs 113 N Burbank Dr 334-272-2999 Lunch $ Dinner $ hungryhowies.com

Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs 1712 Carter Hill Rd 334-262-8988 Lunch $ Dinner $ hungryhowies.com

Marco’s Pizza

Taylor Rd |3171 334-356-6000

Lunch $ Dinner $ marcos.com Marco’s Pizza

Atlanta Hwy |5411 334-356-4422 Lunch $ Dinner $ marcos.com Marco’s Pizza

Perry Hill Rd |1623 334-356-8680 Lunch $ Dinner $ marcos.com

Mellow Mushroom

Commerce St D |79334-239-3688

Lunch $ Dinner $$ mellowmushroom.com Mellow Mushroom

Vaughn Rd |7915 334-213-6443

Lunch $ Dinner $$ mellowmushroom.com Midtown Pizza Kitchen

Zelda Rd |2940 334-395-0080

Lunch $ Dinner $$ midtownpizzakitchen.com Olive Garden 2700 Eastern Blvd 334-260-9220 Lunch $ Dinner $ olivegarden.com

Papa Roc’s Italian Grill 7780 Atlanta Hwy 334-676-4212 Closed: Sunday Lunch $$ Dinner $$ paparocsitaliangrill.com

Pieology

Taylor Rd |1470 334-694-9060

Lunch $ Dinner $$ pieology.com Pies and Pints

EastChase Pkwy |7310 Suite D31 Opening Winter 2017 Lunch $ Dinner $$ piesandpints.net Pizza Perfect

Coliseum Blvd |428 334-244-7721 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Sa Za Serious Italian Food

Commerce St D |138 334-495-7292 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ sazapizza.com

Take or Bake Pizza

Dalraida Rd |64334-593-9753

Lunch $ Dinner $$

Tomatinos

E Fairview Ave |1036 334-264-4241 Lunch $ Dinner $$ tomatinos.com

MEXICAN Chipotle

Berryhill Rd |2560 334-450-2888 Lunch $ Dinner $ chipotle.com

Cuco’s Mexican Cafe

Chantilly Pkwy |11123 Suite A

334-271-3528 Lunch $ Dinner $ cucosmexicancafe.com Cuco’s Downtown

Dexter Ave D |72334-832-0081

Lunch $ Dinner $ cucosmexicancafe.com El Jalisco

Atlanta Hwy |5471 334-409-2978 Lunch $ Dinner $

El Rey Burrito Lounge 1031 E Fairview Ave 334-832-9688 Closed: Sun Dinner $$ burritolounge.com

Ixtapa Bar & Grill

EastChase Pkwy |7157 334-277-7600 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ ixtapaEastChase.com

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

Atlanta Hwy |6132 334-272-5232 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Jalapenos Restaurant

Vaughn Rd |8157 334-277-2840 Lunch $ Dinner $

Jalapenos In The Alley

Commerce St D |130 334-262-4939 Lunch $ Dinner $

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La Zona Rosa

Zelda Rd |2838 334-274-1153

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ zonarosa.net Los Cabos Cantina 1801 Eastern Blvd 334-277-7571 Lunch $ Dinner $

Los Vaqueros

Eastern Blvd |2195 334-277-8339

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ losvaquerosmexicanrestaurant.com Moe’s Southwest Grill

Zelda Rd |2900 334-273-9198

Lunch $ Dinner $ moes.com Moe’s Southwest Grill

EastChase Pkwy |7028 334-356-3333 Lunch $ Dinner $ moes.com No Way Jose

Vaughn Rd |9593 334-647-1511

Lunch $ Dinner $ nowayjosemontgomery.com

Rico’s Tacos

E South Blvd |2256 334-294-8591

Closed: Wed Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $

Salsarita’s

Vaughn Rd |8015 334-356-5430 Lunch $ Dinner $ salsaritas.com

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant 61 N Burbank Dr 334-603-0299 Lunch $ Dinner $

Sol Restaurant Mexican & Taqueria 3962 Atlanta Hwy 334-593-8250 Lunch $ Dinner $

Taqueria El Cantaro 1130 Ann St 334-356-6791 Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $

Tipico De Mexico 3441 Malcolm Dr 334-356-0489 Lunch $ Dinner $ tipicodemexico.com

QUICK BITES American Deli 109 N Burbank Dr 334-676-2328 Lunch $ Dinner $ americandeli.com

American Deli 971 Ann St 334-262-6122 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ americandeli.com

American Deli

Day St |3535 Opening Spring 2017 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ americandeli.com

Arby’s

Atlanta Hwy |5759 334-277-6379 Lunch $ Dinner $ arbys.com

Bojangles 9066 EastChase Pkwy 334-247-9795 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ bojangles.com

Brins Wings

Bell Rd |3133 334-244-9464

Lunch $ Dinner $

Burger King 601 Madison Ave D 334-263-9973 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ bk.com

Burger King

Carter Hill Rd |1621 334-265-7944

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ bk.com Burger King

Carmichael Rd |5525 334-279-9103

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ bk.com Burger King N Eastern Blvd Opening Spring 2017 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ bk.com

Captain D’s 10640 Chantilly Pkwy 334-239-9684 Lunch $ Dinner $ captainds.com

Chicken Salad Chick

Zelda Rd |3070 334-517-1378

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ chickensaladchick.com Chicken Salad Chick 7924 Vaughn Rd 334-649-4828 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ chickfila.com

Chick-Fil-A 6921 EastChase Loop 334-271-1095 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ chickfila.com

Firehouse Subs

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

EastChase Pkwy |7220 334-239-7220

Chris’ Hotdogs

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ chrishotdogs.com

Firehouse Subs 6661 Atlanta Hwy 334-213-2450 Lunch $ Dinner $ firehousesubs.com

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On a Roll

Tallapoosa St D |201 334-277-2433

Honey Baked Ham 2816 E South Blvd 334-284-9100 Lunch $ honeybakedham.com

Panera Bread 2998 Carter Hill Rd 334-262-0064 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ panerabread.com

Jason’s Deli 1520 Eastern Blvd 334-409-9890 Lunch $ Dinner $ jasonsdeli.com

Schlotzsky’s Deli 5055 Carmichael Rd 334-409-9993 Lunch $ Dinner $ schlotzskys.com

Jimmy John’s

Scott Street Deli

Pkwy |Chantilly Opening Spring 2017

Scott St D |412 334-264-9415

Closed: Sat-Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ scottstreetdeli.com

Lunch $ Dinner $ jimmyjohns.com Jimmy John’s

Carter Hill Rd |1756 334-356-7744

Smooth-N-Groove

Atlanta Hwy |6495 256-604-9844

Lunch $ Dinner $ jimmyjohns.com

Lunch $ Dinner $$

Jimmy John’s 130 Commerce St D 334-676-3803 Lunch $ Dinner $ jimmyjohns.com

Steak Out 2930 Carter Hill Rd 334-269-1800 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ wedeliversteaks.com

Joe’s Again

Tenda Chick 5951 Atlanta Hwy 334-260-8547 Lunch $ Dinner $

W Fairview Ave |654 334-265-1462

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Love’s Subway 2501 Bell Rd, Suite 3 334-356-7827 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ subway.com

Lucille’s Eatery 1801 Eddie L Tullis Rd 334-273-9003 Open 24 Hours Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ windcreekmontgomery.com

That’s My Dog and Cupcakes Too 232 W Jeff Davis Ave 334-356-3040 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

That’s My Dog @ Ric & Mo’s 3150 Watchman Dr 334-517-1140 Closed: Sun Dinner $

This is Wings

Eastern Blvd |3805 334-676-2238

Mama’s Sack Lunch 21 S Perry St D 334-265-5554 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $

Lunch $ Dinner $

Which Wich 7030 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-1744 Lunch $ Dinner $ whichwich.com

Milo’s 8747 EastChase Pkwy 334-279-7477 Lunch $ Dinner $ miloshambergers.com

Wing Master

Momma Goldberg’s Deli 7960 Vaughn Rd 334-517-1071 Lunch $ Dinner $ mommagoldbergsdeli.com

Panera Bread 7224 EastChase Pkwy 334-274-9170 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ panerabread.com

Hamburger King 547 S Decatur St D 334-262-1798 Closed: Sat–Sun Lunch $

Newk’s 7880 Vaughn Rd 334-290-4955 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ newks.com

Closed: Sat-Mon Lunch $

Lunch $ Dinner $ fiveguys.com

Chick-Fil-A 201 Monroe St, Suite 162 D 334-293-4773 Closed: Sat-Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ chickfila.com

Dexter Ave D |138 334-265-6850

Lunch $ Dinner $ mommagoldbergsdeli.com

Five Guys Burgers & Fries 3078 Zelda Rd 334-356-3483 Lunch $ Dinner $ fiveguys.com

Dexter Ave D |44Opening Winter 2017

Lunch $ Dinner $ firehousesubs.com

Chick-Fil-A 1250 Eastdale Mall 334-272-1411 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ chickfila.com

Momma Goldberg’s Deli

Zelda Rd |2890 334-277-6614

Atlanta Hwy |3430 334-517-1016 Lunch $ Dinner $

Zaxby’s 3130 Taylor Rd 334-481-0406 Lunch $ Dinner $ zaxbys.com

D = Downtown

Zaxby’s

Atlanta Hwy |6435 334-277-8066 Lunch $ Dinner $ zaxbys.com

Zaxby’s 4030 Atlanta Hwy 334-273-0018 Lunch $ Dinner $ zaxbys.com

Zaxby’s

Eastern Blvd |2923 334-420-3500 Lunch $ Dinner $ zaxbys.com Zaxby’s 2675 Zelda Rd 334-293-9933 Lunch $ Dinner $ zaxbys.com

SEAFOOD Another Level Seafood Pub & Grill 5331 Young Barn Rd 334-819-7423 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

Awshucks Oyster Bar 4100 Wetumpka Hwy 334-279-6252 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

Capitol Oyster Bar at The Marina 617 Shady St 334-239-8958 Lunch $ Dinner $ capitoloysterbar.com

Destin Connection 3750 Norman Bridge Rd 334-288-4272 Closed: Sun–Mon Lunch $$

Jubilee Seafood 1057 Woodley Rd 334-262-6224 Closed: Sun–Mon Dinner $$ jubileeseafoodrestaurant.com

Red Lobster

Eastdale Cir |300 334-277-0780 Lunch $ Dinner $$ redlobster.com

The Seafood Bistro

Woodmere Blvd |5780 334-279-7500

Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $ seafoodbistrogump.com

Shrimp Basket

Vaughn Rd |7900 334-523-0466

Lunch $ Dinner $ shrimpbasket.com Wharf Casual Seafood

Atlanta Hwy |3954 334-676-3200

Lunch $$ Dinner $$ wharfcasualseafood.com

Wintzell’s Oyster House

Commerce St D |105 334-262-4257

Lunch $ Dinner $$ wintzellsoysterhouse.com

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SOUTHERN A Touch of Soul Cafe

Montgomery St D |115 334-538-8328 Lunch $

Blue Moon Cafe 7725 Averitt Dr D 334-356-0543 Closed: Saturday Lunch $ Dinner $

Cahawba House

S Court St D |31334-356-1877 Closed: Saturday Lunch $

Country Gal’s Kitchen

Lower Wetumpka Rd |2547 334-834-5303 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $

Cracker Barrel

Boyd Cooper Pkwy |9191 334-244-1085

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ crackerbarrel.com Davis Cafe

N Decatur St D |518 334-264-6015 Closed: Sat–Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $

Derk’s Filet & Vine

Cloverdale Rd |431 334-262-8463

Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ filetandvine.com Eastbrook Cafe

Coliseum Blvd |520 334-272-2438 Closed: Sat-Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ eastbrookcafe.com Eastside Grille

Atlanta Hwy |6667 334-274-1200 Lunch $ Dinner $$ eastsidegrille.com Essie’s Place Too

Troy Hwy |5725 334-593-1454

Closed: Mon & Sat Lunch $

Farmers Market Cafe

N McDonough St D |315 334-262-1970 Closed: Sat–Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ farmersmarketcafe.net Fried Tomato Buffet

Atlanta Hwy |6561 334-244-6162

Lunch $ Dinner $ montgomeryfriedtomato.com Gail’s Down The Street Cafe 2739 Zelda Rd 334-279-1009 Closed: Sat Lunch $ Dinner $ gailsdownthestreetcafe.com

Martha’s Place

Atlanta Hwy |7798 334-356-7165

Lunch $ Dinner $ marthasplacebuffet.com

$ $5-10 $$ $10-20 $$$ $20 + UP

Martin’s Restaurant

Carter Hill Rd |1796 334-265-1767

Closed: Sat Lunch $ Dinner $ martinsrestaurant.org Mrs. B’s Home Cooking 17 Cullman St 334-264-5495 Closed: Sat Sunday Brunch Breakfast $ Lunch $

Odessa’s Blessings 726 Forest Ave 334-265-7726 Closed: Sat-Mon Lunch $ odessasblessings.com

Peyton’s Place 5344 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-3630 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $ peytonsplacelunch.tripod.com

Pierce’s Country Cooking

W Fairview Ave |610 334-265-6068 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $

Yellowhammer Cafe

Bell St |1961 334-239-7758

Closed: Sat-Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $

SPORTS BAR & GRILL Baumhower’s Restaurant

Eastern Blvd |2465 334-271-1831 Lunch $ Dinner $$ baumhowers.com

Baumhower’s Downtown 201 S Union St D 334-263-8800 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$ baumhowers.com

Buffalo Wild Wings 1414 Taylor Rd 334-272-5547 Lunch $ Dinner $ buffalowildwings.com

Irish Bred Pub 78 Dexter Ave D 334-834-7559 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ irishbredal.com

Mugshots Grill & Bar

Red’s Little School House 20 Gardner Rd 334-584-7955 Closed: Mon-Tues Lunch $ Dinner $

Vaughn Rd |7971 334-277-1682

Simply Southern Cafe 3457 McGehee Rd 334-391-6185 Closed: Mon Lunch $

Lunch $$ Dinner $$ mugshotsgrillandbar.com Ric & Mo’s Bar & Grill 3150 Watchman Dr 334-517-1140 Closed: Sun Dinner $$

Twin Peaks

EastChase Pkwy |6814 334-513-1244

Lunch $ Dinner $ twinpeaksrestaurant.com

Wet Willies

St D |Bibb Opening Spring 2017 Lunch $ Dinner $ wetwillies.com

Wingers Sports Grill

Vaughn Rd |7929 334-396-3279

Lunch $ Dinner $ wingersmontgomery.com

Wow Wings Sports Bar

Eastern Blvd |2701 334-819-7811 Lunch $ Dinner $

STEAKHOUSE Charles Anthony’s Restaurant at the Pub 10044 Chantilly Pkwy 334-281-3911 Closed: Sun Dinner $$ charlesanthonysatthepub.com

Firebirds Woodfired Grill

EastChase Pkwy |7078 334-819-5132

Lunch $$ Dinner $$ firebirdsrestaurants.com Longhorn Steakhouse 4095 Eastern Blvd 334-613-7555 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ longhornsteakhouse.com

Outback Steakhouse

Taylor Rd |1430 334-270-9495

Lunch $$ Dinner $$ outback.com Texas Roadhouse

EastChase Pkwy |7525 334-396-7774 Lunch $ Dinner $$ texasroadhouse.com

SWEETS & TREATS

Dairy Queen

Taylor Rd |3160 334-272-1818

Lunch $ Dinner $ dairyqueen.com Frios

Ave, Suite 120 D |Dexter Opening Spring 2017 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ frios.com

GiGi’s Cupcakes

Alabama Sweet Tea Dexter Ave D Opening Spring 2017 Lunch $ Dinner $ alabamasweettea.com

Vaughn Rd |7918 334-356-3737

CC’s Daiquiris 213-A Commerce St D 334-676-3535 Closed: Monday Lunch $ Dinner $

S Decatur St |1404 334-239-9289

Cake Designs

Debby Dr |3651 334-288-6900

Closed: Sun-Mon Lunch $

California Yogurt Kraze 3010 Zelda Rd 334-356-3716 Lunch $ Dinner $ californiayogurtkraze.com

California Yogurt Kraze

Vaughn Rd |7730 334-215-9135

Lunch $ Dinner $ californiayogurtkraze.com The Cheesecake Empori-Yum 107 S Court St D 334-603-6963 Closed: Sun-Tues; Thurs-Sat

Lunch $ Dinner $ gigiscupcakesusa.com Jozettie’s Cupcakes Closed: Sun-Mon Lunch $

Jozettie’s Cupcakes 2229 E South Blvd 334-239-9289 Closed: Sun & Mon Lunch $ Dinner $ Liger’s Bakery

McGehee Rd |3040 334-288-6550 Closed: Sun Lunch $ ligersgood.com

Little Red Cupcake

S Hall St Apt. A |638 334-202-1397

Closed: Sun-Mon littleredcupcake.com

Nancy’s Italian Ice

Vaughn Rd |7976 334-356-1403 Lunch $ Dinner $ nancysice.com

Popcorn Pizzazz

Atlanta Hwy |4029 334-517-1570 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ popnpizzazz.com Prevail Union

One Court Square D |MGM 334-593-8816 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ prevailunionmgm.com Smoothie King

EastChase Pkwy |7026 334-356-5621

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ smoothieking.com Smoothies & Things Cafe

S Court St D |109 334-241-0770

Closed: Sat & Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ smoothiesnthingscafe.com Tropical Smoothie Café

Atlanta Hwy |6542 334-213-2999

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ tropicalsmoothie.com Tropical Smoothie Café

Zelda Rd |3008 334-517-1872

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ tropicalsmoothie.com

NIGHT LIFE FUN STARTS UP AS THE SUN GOES DOWN Commerce St, 36104 |166 334-387-3333

Bud’s

It’ll Do Tavern

Capitol Oyster Bar

Kru on Mt Meigs

E Fairview Ave, 36106 N East Blvd, 36109 |1018 |557 334-356-3866 334-356-1355

AlleyBAR

A centerpiece of the downtown Entertainment District, AlleyBAR is the spot to enjoy a creative cocktail or a cold draft brew in a sophisticated, urban-cool space. Don’t miss the frozen shot room.

Shady St, 36104 |617 334-239-8958

capitoloysterbar.com

Eastside Grille

1048 Jazz & Blues Club

Barra Hookah Lounge

Blackfinn Ameripub

1048jazzandblues.com

facebook.com/barrahookah

334-517-1760 blackfinnameripub.com

E Fairview Ave, 36106 Madison Ave, 36104 EastChase Pkwy, |1104 |1408 |6854 334-834-1048 334-557-1757 36117

B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant

Eddie L Tullis, 36117 |1801 334-514-5247

Black Swan

Festival Dr |One 334-271-5353 asf.net

windcreekmontgomery.com

Blue Byrd’s

Atlanta Hwy, 36117 |6804 334-356-4690

Atlanta Hwy, 36117 |6667 334-274-1200 eastsidegrille.com

Havana Dreamin

Carter Hill Rd, 36106 |2061 334-262-3131 havanadreamin.com

Head on the Door

Vaughn Rd, 36116 |5028 334-270-1928

Mt Meigs Rd, 36107 |2118 334-530-5033

Leroy

Boultier St, 36106 |2752 334-356-7127 leroylounge.com

Liquids

Vaughn Rd, 36117 |5060 334-649-2305

facebook.com/liquidsclub

Lost Highway Montgomery Music Hall

Pine Bar

Cloverdale Rd, 36106 |501 334-239-9061 thepinebar.com

Ric & Mo’s

Watchman Dr, 36116 |3150 334-517-1140 facebook.com/ricandmos

Stucky’s Night Club

Vaughn Rd, 36117 |5040 334-239-7012

Tipping Point

Hampstead High |5015 St, 36117

334-260-9110 tippingpointhampstead.com

Malcom Dr, 36116 |3447 334-233-4958

DOWNTOWN AviatorBAR

Irish Bred Pub

Commerce St, 36104 Dexter Ave, 36104 |166 |78334-834-7559 334-284-2867

Dreamland BBQ

Tallapoosa St, 36104 |101 334-273-7427 dreamlandbbq.com

The Exchange

Tallapoosa St, 36104 |201 334-481-5165

Fountain Court Lounge

Tallapoosa St, 36104 |300 334-269-5055

50/50

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irishbredmontgomery.com

La Salle Bleu & Sous La Terre

Commerce St, 36104 |82A-B 334-265-2069

Nineteen Wine Bar & Bistro

Commerce St, 36104 |19334-312-9315

One 2 Zero2

Madison Ave, 36104 |120 334-245-2320

Railyard Brewing Company

W Jefferson St, 36104 |12334-262-0080

railyardbrewingcompany.com

SandBAR at the Silos

Coosa St, 36104 |355 334-387-3333 OPEN SEASONALLY

The Sanctuary

S Goldthwaite St, 36104 |432 334-328-5171

The Village Gallery

S Court St, 36104 |107 334-538-0680 thevillagegallery.com

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BAMA

BEER BOOM ALABAMA CRAFT BEER IS HOPPING Thanks to recently loosened liquor laws, Alabama’s craft beer industry has been hopping for the last few years. There are currently 24 locally owned micro-breweries spread across the state, with several more in the works. The Capital City is a great place to imbibe some of these Alabama-fashioned favorites: lagers, stouts, IPAs and more, including those from our hometown brewery, Railyard Brewing Co., which pulled into Montgomery in 2012 and has been delighting hopheads and casual beer drinkers ever since. Railyard Brewing Company: Montgomery’s only brewery produces several beers that stay on tap, like its Y’all Alabama Light Lager, Alabama Pale Ale and its Red Clay Irish Ale, and it creates seasonal beers too. So there’s always something new to try, especially for members of its Mug Club. You can join for $15 and get a personalized glass mug with your member number etched on the bottom. The mug stays at Railyard, and anytime you order, you get 20 ounces of your chosen brew poured into your mug for the price of 16 ounces. Drink This: The Y’all Alabama Light Lager is a refreshing 100-percent malt beer with a medium body and a smooth balance of German Hops. Good People Brewing Co.: It was founded in 2008 by two friends who got heavy into home-brewing, but since 2010, Good People has been turning out its “ales from the heart of Dixie” in the shell of a former beer distribution warehouse in downtown Birmingham. Drink This: Snake Handler is a double IPA that gets its big and bold flavor from a blend of five hop varieties. Back Forty Beer Company: Back Forty began brewing in 2009, but Gadsden native and founder Jason Wilson moved his company to his hometown in late 2011. It’s now turning out bottle after bottle and can upon can of award-winning beer in a 1940s-era brick building, once a Sears & Roebuck appliance repair center, on the edge of downtown. Drink This: Back Forty’s claim to fame is the silver medal its Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale won at the “Olympics of beer,” the Great American Beer Festival, in 2010.

Straight to Ale: Since 2009, art and science have come together to create some amazing brews at Straight to Ale Brewing in Huntsville. Drink This: Monkeynaut IPA was named after Miss Baker, the monkey launched into space in 1959 and who lived at Huntsville’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center. All of Straight to Ale’s beers pay homage to Huntsville’s space heritage. Avondale Brewing: In Avondale, one of Birmingham’s oldest areas, Avondale Brewing opened in 2011. The 120-year-old building that houses the brewery has several past lives: It was once a fire station, a pharmacy, a bank and a brothel. “Miss Fancy” on Avondale’s logo was a beer-guzzling circus elephant who once lived in Birmingham. Drink This: The Spring Street Saison is crisp and clean and brewed using open fermentation tanks.

GROWLERS Are you a beer connoisseur or know someone who is? Give the gift of craft beer. Growlers are now on sale at Railyard Brewing Co. and Blackfinn Ameripub.

WHERE TO DRINK IT DOWN: DOWNTOWN AlleyBAR AviatorBAR Dreamland Irish Bred Pub Mellow Mushroom Railyard Brewing Company SaZa One 2 Zero

CLOVERDALE The A&P Social El Rey Leroy Lounge Pine Bar

EAST MONTGOMERY Baumhower’s Blackfinn Buffalo Wild Wings Eastside Grille Mellow Mushroom Mugshots Rock Bottom American Pub The Tipping Point Twin Peaks

Montgomery’s finest premium cigar lounge and bar. Monday - Wednesday 10am - 8pm Thursday - Saturday 10am - 10pm Sunday Noon - 6pm 7813 Vaughn Road • 334.593.8552 • sanctuary-cigars.com

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1. Bloody Mary

Irish Bred Pub 78 Dexter Ave D 334-834-7559

2. Bellringer

The Exchange 201 Tallapoosa St D 334-481-5165

3. Sa Za Crush

Sa Za 138 Commerce St D 334-495-7292

5. Don’t Blink

GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern 4017 Eastern Blvd 334-356-5298

6. Pomtini

La Jolla 8147 Vaughn Rd 334-356-2600

7. The Basket Case Shrimp Basket 7900 Vaughn Rd 334-523-0466

4. The Weekender

Wintzell’s Oyster House 105 Commerce St D 334-262-4257

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8. Southern Peach Tea Fountain Court Lounge at Embassy Suites 300 Tallapoosa St D 334-269-5055

9. Railyard Y’all

Dreamland 101 Tallapoosa St 334-273-7427

10. Pears d’or

Central 129 Coosa St D 334-517-1155

11. Wasabi Tea

Wasabi 117 Coosa St D 334-517-1555

12. Italian Martini

Papa Roc’s 7780 Atlanta Hwy 334-676-4212

13. Atomic Plum

Kabuki 7834 Vaughn Rd 334-273-8885

14. Charleston Fizz

Tipping Point 5015 Hampstead High St 334-260-9110

15. Caramel Apple Martini Itta Bena 1801 Eddie L Tulus Rd 334-514-5129

16. Hurricane Bob Baumhower’s

Eastern Blvd |2465 334-271-1831

17. Liquid Money

FIRE 100 River Oaks Rd, Wetumpka 866-946-3360

18. Alabama Sazerac Vintage Year 450 Cloverdale Rd 334-819-7215

19. New Old Fashion

One 2 Zero2 120 Madison Ave D 334-245-2320

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20. Twisted Margarita Cucos Downtown 72 Dexter Ave D 334-245-2320

21. Tokyo Tea

Tokyo 594 Pinnacle Pl, Prattville 334-285-7088

22. Alabama Pale Ale

Railyard Brewing Company 12 W Jefferson St D 334-262-0080

23. Pomegranate Martini Sinclair’s 7847 Vaughn Rd 334-271-7654

D = Downtown

24. Blackberry Shine

The House 201 Tallapoosa St D 334-481-5166

25. Bacon Mary

Blackfinn Ameripub 6854 Eastchase Pkwy 334-517-1760

26. The Aviation

AviatorBAR 166 Commerce St D 334-284-2867

27. Pina Colada

Jalapenos In The Alley 130 Commerce St D 334-262-4939

28. Ice Shots

31. Peach Sangria Carrabba’s

Eastern Blvd |1510 334-271-7500

32. New $5 Margarita

AlleyBAR 166 Commerce St D 334-387-3333

Twin Peaks

EastChase Pkwy |6814 334-513-1244

29. Southern Hurricane B.B. King’s Blues Club 1801 Eddie L Tullis Rd 334-514-5247

33. Single Malt Scotch Sanctuary Cigar

Vaughn Rd |7813 334-593-8552

30. Holiday Inn Iced Tea Magnolia’s Grill & Bar 96 Folmar Pkwy 334-288-3858

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MONTGOMERY

PLAY

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS HAVE SOME FUN ON FOOT

Enjoy Montgomery’s mild climate by exploring the city’s varied nightlife on foot. Two walkable districts make it easy and fun to pop in and out of several spots without putting down your drink. Downtown The Downtown Entertainment District stretches from the Riverfront to Irish Bred Pub at the corner of Dexter Avenue and Perry Street.

Cloverdale Cloverdale offers two exciting Entertainment Districts. One encompasses several blocks on Fairview Ave from 1048 Jazz & Blues to El Rey and everything in between. The other, on Cloverdale Road, includes The A&P Social, Derk’s Filet & Vine, Pine Bar and Vintage Year.

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MONTGOMERY

ANNUAL EVENTS

FALL October-December

WINTER January-March

SPRING April-June

SUMMER July-Sept

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Alabama National Fair

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Biscuits Baseball

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Zombie Walk

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Zoo Weekend

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Jazz on the Grass

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Haunted Hearse Tours

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Alabama Book Festival

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Second Saturdays

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Riverwalk Wine Festival

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Fitzgerald Gala & Silent Auction

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Broadway Under the Stars

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Tavern Fest

Capital of Dreams Triathlon

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Zoo Boo

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Christmas Lights Festival

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Southern Writer’s Project

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Capital City Christmas Parade

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Flimp Festival

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Southern Makers

Raycom Media Camellia Bowl

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Hank Williams Commemoration Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo MAX Capital Classic Auburn vs Alabama Baseball Montgomery Half & Full Marathon

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Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival Buckmasters Expo

Traveler’s Tip

On My Trip is a cool new feature on visitingmontgomery. com. While exploring the website and all the city offers, OMT lets you easily bookmark attractions, restaurants and more that you want to check out once you get here. It’s a simple way to plan ahead and make sure you get the most out of your time in Montgomery!

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MONTGOMERY

TOUR

THE FUN STARTS HERE

THE MONTGOMERY AREA VISITOR CENTER IN HISTORIC UNION STATION The Visitor Center is your one-stop spot for all things Montgomery. With an array of services we’ll help you get the most out of every minute you’re in town. n

Civil Rights and Civil War Audio Tours

Informative video that hits the city’s highlights

Detailed itineraries and information

Restaurant, attraction and hotel recommendations

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The Montgomery Area Visitor Center 300 Water Street, Historic Union Station Montgomery, Alabama, 36104 334-262-0013

Civil Heritage Trail

THE BEAT

GOES ON It’s basic anatomy. With a heart that’s barely beating, a body can’t function properly. The same is true for places. Only a little more than a decade ago, Montgomery’s downtown, its heart, was on life-support. But in 2004, the oldest area of the Capital City was given a shot of adrenaline, and now, it’s bustling with energy and activity on almost every corner. Concerts, events, restaurants, nightlife and residents now living in the area’s many loft apartments keep the area buzzing every day, all year long, and invite you to come on downtown and join in on the fun. Catch a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game (and maybe a hot, flying biscuit too) at Riverwalk Stadium, a modern ballpark built into a historic railway turn station. Stroll along the banks of the Alabama River on the Riverwalk or settle into a grassy seat to watch an outdoor concert at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. Or take a lunch or dinner cruise aboard the Harriott II Riverboat for a unique way to discover the river.

HISTORIC DEXTER AVE

GETS A FACE LIFT More and more Capital City citizens are calling downtown home now, thanks to a surge in living spaces, including swanky lofts. Dexter Avenue is one of the newest sections of downtown to be redeveloped, and is greatly adding to the vibrancy of the city center. It will be fully realized in fall 2017, with 206 residential units and a variety of shops and restaurants ready for residents and visitors.

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Indulge in a sweet treat at CC’s Daiquiris in the green space near the entrance to the Riverfront. Right out front, find delicious salads and sandwiches prepared at On a Roll in The Bullet, downtown’s first food truck. Walk under the glow of the neon-lit vintage water tower and into the pedestrian-only Alley, with its bevy of eating, drinking and entertainment options. Want a true taste of the deep South’s savory smoked meats? Dreamland’s the place for authentic Alabama ‘cue. Or relax with a margarita and some spicy salsa at Jalapenos. Wasabi will quickly cure your craving for sushi. And SaZa’s offers home-style Italian dishes and flavor-packed pizzas. Housed in an old grocery warehouse, Central is one of the city’s most popular and praised restaurants, thanks to a commitment to fresh ingredients and stellar service. After you eat, get an earful of local and regional bands while having a cocktail amid the industrial chic vibe at AlleyBAR, or relax with a cold on at Montgomery’s only military themed bar, AviatorBAR. Or stroll across the street to The Exchange bar at the Renaissance Hotel for drinks on the patio. Enjoy seafood straight from Alabama’s Gulf coast at Wintzell’s Oyster House. Then watch a show at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Connected to the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, this 1,800-seat, state-of-the-art theatre regularly hosts nationally renowned musicians, traveling Broadway productions and performances by local arts groups. Downtown’s revitalization is still in full swing, with additional restaurants, bars and shops popping up all the time and making now a better time than ever for groups, conventions, families and more to visit Montgomery and see what’s new in this historic city.

HISTORIC HOT SPOT

SOUS LA TERRE This jazz and blues club right around the corner from The Alley is an iconic element of Montgomery’s music scene and is one of several businesses that has survived in downtown for decades. The revitalization has brought the spot’s smooth grooves and cool attitude renewed attention.

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MONTGOMERY

PLAY

WHAT YOU WANT TO DO PLAY IT COOL IN MGM Riverwalk Amphitheater

Coosa St, 36104 D |355 334-625-2100

funinmontgomery.com The Amphitheater is perfect for picnics, concerts, movies, plays, productions and more. The Splash Pad offers a fountain of water for children to play in. Call for schedule. Open Mon – Sun dawn to dusk.

Alabama Artists Gallery

Monroe St #110, 36104 D |201 334-242-4076

Proud supporters of the

arts.alabama.gov An ongoing showcase of the work of Alabama artists. Free admission. Open Mon – Fri.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Festival Dr, 36117 |One 1-800-841-4ASF or 334-271-5353

asf.net Ranked one of the Top Ten largest Shakespeare Theatres in the world. Admission charge. Call for schedule. Open Mon – Sun and performance nights.

Breakout Montgomery

Taylor Ct, 36117 |6715 334-203-7868

breakoutmontgomery.com Each breakout game is a real-life escape room adventure. Work together as a team to escape the room before time runs out. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

Capri Theatre

E Fairview Ave, 36106 |1045 334-262-4858

capritheatre.org The Capri was built in 1941 and offers Montgomery’s only independent cinema. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

Cloverdale Playhouse

Cloverdale Rd, 36106 |960 334-262-1530

cloverdaleplayhouse.org This neighborhood theatre is making its mark on Montgomery by bringing quality entertainment to the community. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

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Escapology

Ave, 36104 D |Dexter Opening Spring 2017

escapology.com The real life escape game experience, where up to 8 players will be challenged by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and pick locks that will free them from the game room. Do you have what it takes to escape? Admission charge. Call for schedule.

F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

Felder Ave, 36106 |919 334-264-4222

thefitzgeraldmuseum.org Tour the home of literary legends F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald, where they lived from October 1931-April 1932. Admission charge. Open Tues – Sun.

Faulkner University Dinner Theatre

Atlanta Hwy, 36109 |5345 877-840-0457

faulkner.edu/campuslife/dinnertheatre.asp Enjoy Broadway-style family entertainment in a Christian-based atmosphere. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

Hank Williams Memorial

Upper Wetumpka Rd, 36104 |1304 thehankwilliamsmuseum.net Legendary country music singer Hank Williams’ final resting place. Free admission. Open Mon – Sun dawn to dusk.

Hank Williams Museum

Commerce St, 36104 D |118 334-262-3600

Hank Williams Statue

St, 36104 D |Commerce funinmontgomery.com

A life-size statue of the famed country music legend Hank Williams stands in front of the Riverfront enterence. Free admission. Open Mon – Sun dawn to dusk.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Museum Dr, 36117 |One 334-240-4333

mmfa.org Its collection includes 19th and 20th century American paintings, Southern regional art, Old Master prints and decorative art. Free admission. Open Tues–Sun.

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

Tallapoosa St, 36104 D |201 334-481-5100

mpaconline.org This 1,800-seat, state-of-the-art facility is large enough for first-run Broadway shows, yet intimate enough to view a wide variety of concerts, operas, comedy acts, and kids shows as well as performances by local arts groups. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

Troy University’s Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts

Montgomery St, 36104 D |251 334-241-9567

troy.edu/davistheatre The annual Subscriber Series is comprised of touring productions of Broadway shows to concerts. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

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Coosa St, 36104 D |200 334-323-2255

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bamabeef.org A hands-on children’s educational center with a unique agricultural theme. Free admission. Open Mon – Fri.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama

Hyundai Blvd, 36105 |700 334-387-8019

hmmausa.com Enjoy a guided tram tour while wearing safety glasses and a headset. Call for tour schedule. Free admission.

Ice Palace

Eastdale Mall, 36117 |1000 334-277-2088

eastdale-mall.com/icepalace Ice skate year-round inside Eastdale Mall. Admission charge. Open daily.

Mann Wildlife Learning M useum

Vandiver Blvd, 36110 |325 334-240-4900

mannmuseum.com Visit the Mann Museum and witness North American wildlife in realistic settings that reflect their natural habitats. Admission charge. Open Mon – Sun.

Montgomery Zoo

Coliseum Pkwy, 36110 |2301 334-240-4900

montgomeryzoo.com The Montgomery Zoo has over 500 animals in natural habitats divided into five continents. The Zoofari Sky Lift takes you on a ride high above the ground, giving you a birds-eye view of the animals and exhibits. Paddleboats, a playground and a train are additional amusements. Admission charge. Open Mon – Sun.

Rockin’ Jump

Atlanta Hwy, 36117 |5544 334-239-2587

montgomery.rockinjump.com The ultimate trampoline park providing fun for kids and adults of all ages. Admission charged. Open Mon-Sun.

Riverboat – Harriott II

of Commerce St |End at Riverwalk, 36104 D

334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com Take a ride on the Harriott II and enjoy a scenic ride along the Alabama River. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

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W.A. Gayle Planetarium

Forest Ave, 36106 |1010 334-625-4799

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troy.edu/planetarium The planetarium hosts an auditorium designed especially for simulating the natural sky. Admission charge. Open Mon-Thurs and Sun.

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Dexter Ave, 36104 D |600 334-242-3935

preserveala.org/capitoltour.htm Visit the spot where Jefferson Davis took the oath of office as President of the Confederate States of America and where the Civil Rights March ended. Guided tours are available. Free admission. Open Mon – Sat.

Alabama Judicial Building

Dexter Ave, 36104 D |300 334-229-0700

judicial.alabama.gov Visit the Alabama Supreme Court and the Courts of Criminal and Civil Appeals. Free admission. Open Mon – Fri.

City of Saint Jude

W Fairview Ave, 36108 |2048 334-265-6791 Visit the final campsite of the Selmato-Montgomery March and site of the “Stars for Freedom” rally. Free admission. Open Mon – Fri.

Civil Rights Memorial & Center

400 Washington Ave, 36104 D 334-956-8479 splcenter.org Dedicated to those who died during the modern Civil Rights Movement, the wall includes excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial – Free admission. Open Mon – Sun, dawn to dusk. Center – Admission charge. Open Mon – Sat.

Court Square Fountain

of Commerce St and |Intersection Dexter Ave, 36104 D This beautiful fountain was built in 1885 over an existing artesian basin.

Dexter Avenue KingMemorial Baptist Church

454 Dexter Ave, 36104 D 334-263-3970 dexterkingmemorial.org In this National Historic Landmark, see the modest pulpit where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. first preached his message of hope and brotherhood. Admission charge. Open Mon – Sat.

Dexter Parsonage Museum

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S Jackson St, 36104 D |309 334-261-3270

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dexterkingmemorial.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his family lived here from 1954 to 1960 while he led the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Admission charge. Open Mon – Sat.

First Baptist Church

firstbaptistchurchmontgomery.com From 1952-1961, the church was led by civil rights activist, Ralph Abernathy and it held several mass meetings during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Tours: By appointment and during church hours. Donations welcome.

1142 Perry St, 36104 334-834-3022 Built in 1906, this graceful mansion has been home to the Governor of Alabama since its purchase in 1950. Free admission.

Montgomery St, 36104 D |252 334-241-8615

troy.edu/rosaparks Experience the energy and emotion of the Montgomery Bus Boycott at this museum, which transports witnesses to the fateful day on December 1, 1955. Admission charge. Open Mon – Sat.

Washington Ave, 36104 D |624 334-242-4435

Washington Ave, 36104 D |644 334-242-1861

museum.alabama.gov Located in the Alabama Department of Archives and History, the museum features all new exhibits that tell the story of Alabama. Free admission. Open Mon – Sat. Research Room open Tues – Fri.

firstwhitehouse.org This 1835 home became the residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family during the spring of 1861 when Montgomery served as the Capital of the Confederacy. Free admission. Open Mon - Sat.

National Center for the Study of Civil Rights & African American Culture

210 S Court, 36104 D 334-230-2680 freedomridesmuseum.org Located in Montgomery’s historic Greyhound Bus Station, the museum features the Road to Equality–The 1961 Freedom Rides art exhibit. Admission charge. Call to schedule tour.

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Rosa Parks Library and Museum & Children’s Wing

Governor’s Mansion

Museum of Alabama

First White House of the Confederacy

oldalabamatown.com This 19th-century village covering six blocks features completely authentic homes and buildings that have been saved from demolition, carefully restored and reopened to the public as a living history museum. Admission charge. Open Mon – Sat.

eji.org This brand new museum explores the legacy of slavery, racial terrorism, segregation, and contemporary issues of mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and police violence. Admission charge. Call for schedule.

N Ripley St, 36104 D |347 334-262-6263

Freedom Rides Museum

Old Alabama Town

Columbus St, 36104 D |301 334-240-4500

Carter Hill Rd, 36106 |1345 334-229-4876

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Madison Ave, 36104 D |113 334-262-1937

stjohnsmontgomery.org St. John’s was built in 1855. Jefferson Davis’ pew and a Tiffany window are among its unique attributes.

S Elm St, Tuskegee 36083 |104 334-724-0800

lib.alasu.edu/natctr/index.html View Civil Rights and African American cultural exhibits. Free admission. Open Mon–Tues; Thurs – Sun.

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Tuskegee History Center

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tuskegeecenter.org From historic buildings and notable people to recreational activities and the great outdoors, you’ll find it all showcased at the Tuskegee History Center. Admission charge. Open Tues-Sat.

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Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church The 1883 church is the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and is the only church where Martin Luther King, Jr. served as a senior pastor. Tourists are warmly invited to worship with the congregation on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. 454 Dexter Avenue | (334) 263-3970 | dexterkingmemorial.org Tues-Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All tours on the hour. Group Tours by appointment.

Dexter Parsonage Museum Rev. Martin and Mrs. Coretta Scott King lived in the Dexter church parsonage a few blocks southeast of the church from September 1954 until November 1959. Mrs. King and their baby, Yolanda, were home when a bomb damaged the front porch one night during the boycott. 303 S. Jackson Street | (334) 261-3270 | dexterkingmemorial.org Tues-Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All tours on the hour. Group Tours by appointment. FOR INFORMATION 800-240-9452 OR TEXT MGMAL TO 313131

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HISTORY HAPPENED HERE Take a stroll down a single street — Dexter Avenue — and follow in the footsteps of individuals who shaped some of the most pivotal moments in America’s history.

Explorer Hernando deSoto staked a Spanish flag on the banks of the Alabama River near the spot that would later become Montgomery.

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1861

In the Winter Building on Dexter Avenue the orders to fire the first shot of the Civil War were signed and sent via telegram.

1861

The Court Square Fountain was placed in its current home at the center of Court Square.

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In 1819, when the city of Montgomery was established on the banks of the Alabama River, it made its very first mark on the timeline of history. It would certainly not be its last. In the almost two centuries since, this city steeped in Southern charm has been the site of events and accomplishments that changed our country. Thanks to a thriving cotton trade in the area, Montgomery grew and prospered, living up to Dexter’s dream in 1846, when it replaced Tuscaloosa as the state’s capital. Today, Dexter Avenue, named in honor of Andrew Dexter, bisects the center of downtown Montgomery and terminates at the majestic dome of the State Capitol building. This street has seen more than its fair share of history unfold upon it, and it is here that we start our journey through the city’s rich and turbulent past.

Wilbur and Orville Wright chose Montgomery to establish the country’s first civilian school for powered aviation.

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1955

Martin Luther King Jr.’s last year to pastor Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, which today bears his name.

1960

The Riverfront Amphitheater and the Riverwalk signal the rebirth of the Capital City’s downtown revitalization.

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Thanks to a complete reemergence the riverfront Capital City is quickly becoming one of the newest must-see travel destinations in the South.

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ROSA PARKS DURING BUS BOYCOTT RE-ENACTMENT

THE LIGHTNING ROUTE JEFFERSON DAVIS INAUGURATION Start by visiting the Capitol building, and look for the brass star at the top of the marble steps. Close your eyes, and imagine for a moment the scene that took place in that exact spot 150 years ago. After the Southern states ceded from the Union and the Civil War began, Montgomery earned yet another “capital” designation when it was named Capital of the Confederate States of America. On Feb. 18, 1861, the President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, was sworn in while standing on the spot marked by the star.

Look down the street toward beautiful Court Square Fountain. It was once a busy center of commerce, communication and transportation. In 1886, just a few decades after the Civil War ended, Montgomery became the first city in the United States (ahead of other major metropolitan areas) to install a citywide electric streetcar system called the Lightning Route. Dexter Avenue played a part in this prominent achievement, as one of the main lines on the route.

Fast-forward almost 70 years and walk from the Capitol toward the Fountain. In 1955, like much of the country, Montgomery was heavily segregated by race. The injustice of the practice came into sharp focus when a middleaged seamstress named Rosa Parks refused to relinquish her seat to a white man on a city bus. She boarded that bus beside Court Square Fountain on Dexter Avenue and was arrested for her civil disobedience. Parks’ simple act of defiance was the spark that ignited the citywide bus boycott, which kicked off the Civil Rights Movement that led to sweeping changes across the United States.

THE SELMA TO MONTGOMERY MARCH Look back toward the Capitol and picture the wide avenue packed with people on a mission. Parks’ actions added fuel to the righteous passions of the young pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. He emerged as the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and, in 1965, he organized and led a march of over 20,000 people from Selma to the Capitol building in Montgomery, leading the protestors right up Dexter Avenue.

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Uncover the capital city’s pivotal role in two major moments in American history. Photo by Jim Pepper

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Cradle of the Confederacy

Change Born of Courage

In the late 1850s, turmoil was brewing around slavery and states’ rights culminating in the Civil War. And it all officially began in Montgomery. When the city was still only decades old, the orders to fire the first shot and embark on the largest armed conflict on American soil were signed and sent from the Winter Building on Dexter Avenue. There’s no better place to delve into Civil War history than in the city where Jefferson Davis, first and only President of the Confederacy, was sworn in and resided.

One hundred years later, Montgomery’s story came full circle. Proving a simple act can transform the world, Rosa Parks’ display of quiet courage sparked the Bus Boycott, giving impetus to the Civil Rights Movement and making Montgomery the epicenter of a groundbreaking societal shift that would change our entire nation for the better. The struggle reached its positive resolution when, in 1965, following a brutal attack that stopped a prior march, marchers led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. set off from Selma and marched along U.S. Hwy. 80 to the Capital City. They covered the 54 miles between Selma and Montgomery in four days and gathered without incident in front of the State Capitol. Not long after, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.

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Montgomery makes a great home base for exploring many important Civil Rights sites. Montgomery to Selma: Much of the Civil Rights story can be revisited in Montgomery. But even more can be found along the National Civil Rights Trail, which links Montgomery to nearby Selma. Once in Selma, tour compelling sites like the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church & King Monument and the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Montgomery to Tuskegee: A daytrip to Tuskegee offers a glimpse of heroism at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Educational accomplishments are also honored in Tuskegee at “The Oaks,” home of Booker T. Washington, and at the George Washington Carver Museum.

LISTEN & LEARN Take advantage of The Civil Rights Audio Tour, a self-guided walking or driving tour of Montgomery’s Civil Rights sites. The program includes information about the places and people, featuring their voices. Visit the Montgomery Area Visitor Center for tour information.

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Lanark Rd, Millbrook, 36054 |3050 800-822-9453

alabamawildlife.org The Alabama Nature Center is a 350acre planned-use outdoor education facility with five miles of boardwalks and trails traversing forests, fields, streams, wetlands and ponds. Admission charged. Call for schedule.

Blount Cultural Park

Vaughn Rd, 36116 |6055 funinmontgomery.com This 300-acre park is reminiscent of the English countryside. Free Admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk, unless reserved for a private party.

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Lagoon Park Trail

Molton St, 36104 D |425 eatsouth.org

Wright Brothers Park

Park Dr, 36109 |Lagoon 334-625-2300

This all-natural urban farm offers community planting beds and exciting learning opportunities with the farmer in residence.

Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum

Jasmine Hill, Wetumpka, 36093 |3001 334-263-5713 or 334-567-6463

jasminehill.org This 20-acre garden features mythical gods and Olympian heroes with beautiful flowers year round. Admission Charge. Open Fri-Sun.

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Take a breath and enjoy picturesque views of the Downtown Farm, the Alabama River or the city’s beautiful skyline. Free Admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk.

Shakespeare Garden & Amphitheatre

Festival Dr, 36117 |One 334-271-5300

asf.net This is one of seven such gardens in the USA, which features plants and flowers from Shakespeare’s plays. Free admission. Call for Schedule.

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lagoonparktrail.com The trail weaves through 176 acres of Lagoon Park and offers five miles of cycling, hiking, and recreational activities. Free admission. Open seven days a week dawn to dusk.

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2553 Rocky Mount Rd Prattville, AL 36066 334-290-6400 basspro.com The store offers the area’s largest selection of quality outdoor gear. Free admission. Open Mon – Sun.

Confederate Memorial Park

County Rd 63, Marbury, AL 36051 |437 205-755-1990 confederatepark.com

Explore the 102-acre park with historic buildings, nature trails and picnic pavilions. Admission charge. Open Mon-Sun.

Coosa Outdoor Center

River Rd |172 Wetumpka, AL 36092

334-201-5510 Whether interested in camping, renting canoes or sit-on-top kayaks, the staff at COC is ready to assist you. Prices vary. Call for schedule.

Coosa River Adventures

Company St |415 Wetumpka, AL 36092

334-514-0279 coosariveradventures.com Coosa River Adventures outfits you with a canoe or sit-on-top kayak and provides access to the launch site. Prices vary. Call for schedule.

Old Cahawba

Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767 |9518 334-872-8058

cahawba.com Cahawba was once Alabama’s state capital (1819-1826) and a thriving antebellum river town. Today it is an archaeological site of picturesque ruins. Admission charge. Open Tue-Sun.

Pontoon Boat Rentals

Shady St, 36104 |617 334-239-8958

capitoloysterbar.com Enjoy a scenic pontoon boat ride down the Alabama River. Rentals available by the hour or the day. Seasonal. Admission charge. Call for booking.

Prattville Powersports

US 82 Prattville, 36037 |1548 334-361-3988

prattvillepowersports.com Enjoy canoeing, kayaking or just a lazy innertube ride down the Autauga Creek. Prices vary. Call for schedule.

SUP Board Rentals

Commerce St, 36104 D |213 lightningmgm.com Experience the Alabama River on a stand up paddle board morning, noon or night. Seasonal. Admission Charged. Book online.

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Playgrounds Kids can burn off some energy and parents can take a break on a bench at one of these city parks that offer plenty of playground essentials like swings, slides, monkey bars, climbing walls and more.

Ft. Toulouse/Jackson Park

Gateway Park • 3800 Davenport Pkwy

334-567-3002 fttoulousejackson.org A 1700s French fort in a 165-acre park at the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers. Admission charge. Open Mon – Sun.

Oak Park • 1010 Forest Ave

Ida Bell Young • 5400 Vaughn Rd

Vaughn Rd Park • 3620 Vaughn Rd

Kiwanis Park • 400 N Hull St

Wright Brothers Park • Maxwell Blvd

W Fort Toulouse Rd |2521 Wetumpka, AL 36093

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Wares Ferry Rd, 36117 |9033 334-271-2020

gokartingmontgomery.com Experience the thrill of go kart riding with friends or family on this private track. You can even reserve the track and party room for your next celebration. Prices vary. Call for schedule.

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On April 11, 1861, President of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis issued the telegraph containing the orders to fire on Fort Sumter from the Winter Building on Dexter Avenue, thus beginning the War Between the States.

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Compete in the Capital City Autumn and spring offer opportunities to test your physical fitness amid the historic charm and beauty of downtown Montgomery. In the Spring, the Montgomery Half Marathon course leads runners of all skill levels through the heart of the city and into lovely Old Cloverdale before finishing in Riverwalk Stadium. The 13.1-mile race began in 2009 and has grown to become one of the premier events in the Southeast. It ends with a beer and BBQ celebration right on the riverfront. www. montgomerymarathon.com In April, you can do more than just run around downtown; you can swim and bike the area too, competing in the Capital of Dreams Triathlon Weekend. And your kids can get involved as well. The event includes duathlons (bike and run) for children on Saturday as well as intermediate and sprint triathlons for adults on Sunday. www.teammagic.com

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Running the Rivers The Alabama River rolls right alongside the edge of downtown Montgomery and is the backdrop to Riverfront Park and Amphitheatre. It is also part of Alabama’s Scenic River Trail, which showcases some of our state’s abundant natural wonders. This network of rivers is the longest such trail contained in a single state in the country, and it begins at the Georgia state line on the Coosa River. It winds its way south to the Tallapoosa River, then to the Alabama River, crossing nine lakes along the way, and terminating at Ft. Morgan in the Gulf of Mexico. In all, the Trail covers more than 1,000 miles of water. In downtown Montgomery, be sure to experience the city’s newest outdoor attraction — SUP (stand up paddle) Board Rentals (pg. 62). Enjoy a leisurly paddle along the Alabama River and take in some of the picturesque views of the city. In nearby Wetumpka, the Coosa River offers the thrill and rush of whitewater. Rent a canoe, kayak or sit-a-top kayak for the day and spend three to four hours paddling through some amazing scenery and relaxing calm waters leading to Class I and II rapids. Moccasin Gap is the only Class II/III rapid you’ll encounter, making the trip enjoyable for both novice and expert paddlers. Coosa River Adventures (pg. 62), and Coosa Outdoor Center (pg. 62) can outfit you with everything you need for a day of fun on the water.

Pedal Pushing Mountain bikers can find lots to love around Montgomery. The Swayback Bridge Trail in Wetumpka travels through pine and hardwood forest and is a favorite ride for Alabama bikers thanks to its natural beauty, fun switchbacks and the “roller coaster” ride on rolling hills along Lake Jordan. The 12-mile loop trail hosts the Attack on Swayback race each summer and is also open to hikers. Find more information and a trail map at www.trailoflegends.org. You can also pedal your way through some of the area’s most striking scenery with a ride along the cycling road route that links Wetumpka to Tallassee on Rifle Range Road. Or experience the picturesque rural landscape of the Town of Pike Road via its Nature Trail system, featuring miles of paved trail designed for biking as well as walking or running. The new 4.5-mile Lagoon Park Trail offers a safe, traffic-free spot for running, cycling or just a simple stroll.

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SPORTS RECREATION GET YOUR GAME ON HERE Multiplex at Cramton Bowl

Hall St, 36104 D |220 334-261-1100

visitingmontgomery.com Brand new 90,000-square-foot indoor sports facility adjacent to Cramton Bowl. Admission varies. Call for schedule.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Buddy Watson Park

1801 Taylor Rd, 36117 334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com

Catoma Ball Fields

1780 Mitchell Young Rd, 36108 334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com

Dean Fain Park

Minnie Brown Rd, 36117 |8700 334-244-5741 funinmontgomery.com

Gateway Park Ball Field

Davenport Dr, 36108 |3800 334-284-7920 funinmontgomery.com

Lagoon Park Batting Cages-Slugger Sport

Lagoon Park Dr, 36109 |2855 334-395-6699 sluggersport.com

Lagoon Park Softball Complex

Lagoon Park Dr, 36109 |2855 334-271-7016 lagoonparksoftball.com

Montgomery Biscuits Baseball

200 Coosa St, 36104 D 334-323-2255 biscuitsbaseball.com

Paterson Field

Madison Ave, 36107 D |1215 334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com

Riverwalk Stadium

200 Coosa St, 36104 D 334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com

Ron Nunn Complex @ AUM

250 Brown Springs Rd, 36117 334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com

Thompson Park

Ray Thorington Rd, 36117 |1655 334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com

BASKETBALL

Dunn-Oliver Acadome

Robert C. Hatch Dr, 36101 |1595 334-229-4529 alasu.edu

BOWLING

Bama Lanes

Atlanta Hwy, 36109 |3020 334-272-5423 bamalanes.com

Brunswick Zone

1661 Eastern Blvd, 36117 334-819-7171 bowlbrunswick.com

FOOTBALL

Cramton Bowl

Madison Ave, 36104 D |1022 334-261-1100 visitingmontgomery.com

Hornet Stadium at Alabama State University

S Jackson St, 36104 |915 334-229-6750 alasu.edu

GAMING

Wind Creek Montgomery

Eddie L. Tullis Rd, 36117 |1801 866-946-3360 windcreekmontgomery.com

Wind Creek Wetumpka

River Oaks Dr |100 Wetumpka, AL 36092

866-946-3360 windcreekwetumpka.com

GUN RANGE & ARCHERY

SOCCER

Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club

Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex

Lower Wetumpka Rd |4758 Wetumpka, AL 36110 334-420-3371

Montgomery Indoor Shooting Complex

Carmichael Pkwy |5765 334-215-2255

MOTORSPORTS

Montgomery Motorsports Park

2600 N Belt Dr, 36110 334-260-9660 montgomeryracewaypark.com

Brown Springs Rd, 36117 |300 334-261-1100 visitingmontgomery.com

TENNIS

Lagoon Park Tennis Center

Lagoon Park Dr, 36109 |2855 334-240-4051 funinmontgomery.com

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Tennis Center

Anderson St, 36107 |500 334-240-4884 funinmontgomery.com

Montgomery Motor Speedway

Booth Rd, 36108 |480 334-262-6101

montgomeryspeedway.com

MULTI-PURPOSE

Garrett Coliseum

Federal Dr, 36107 |1555 334-242-5597 thegarrettcoliseum.com

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OUR GOLF COURSES ARE ALWAYS UP TO PAR RTJ–Capitol Hill

Constitution Ave, Prattville, AL 36066 |2600 334-285-1114

rtjgolf.com The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is regularly ranked as having the best and most affordable golf courses in the country by GOLF and Golf Digest, and Montgomery just so happens to be within a 30-minute drive of three of them.

Aroostook Golf Course

Dozier Rd, 36117 |1501 334-260-4900

aroostookgolfcourse.com

Cottonwood Golf Club

Byron Nelson Blvd, 36116 |7160 334-281-3344 cottonwoodgolfclub.com

Emerald Mountain Golf Club

Mountain View Dr |254 Wetumpka, AL 36093

334-514-8082 emeraldmountaingolfclub.com

Gateway Park Golf Course

Davenport Pkwy, 36105 |3800 334-284-7920 playmontgomerygolf.com

Lagoon Park Golf Course

Lagoon Park Dr, 36109 |2855 334-240-4050 playmontgomerygolf.com

Range 231

Wetumpka Hwy, 36110 |3250 334-270-1660

RTJ–Cambrian Ridge

Sunbelt Pkwy |101 Greenville, AL 36037 334-382-9787 rtjgolf.com

RTJ–Grand National

Robert Trent Jones Trail |3000 Opelika, AL 36801 334-749-9042 rtjgolf.com

GREAT ESCAPE. LITTLE TRAVEL. Whether planning a large-scale event or simply a relaxing weekend, you can find a luxurious option right down the road. The Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill has 95 elegant guest rooms including a 10,000 square-foot Presidential Cottage and enough golf to please even the most avid players. Three championship Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses surround the secluded hotel, while attentive service and attention to detail add a signature touch. For more information, call 334.290.1235 or visit marriottcapitolhill.com.

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MONTGOMERY MARRIOTT PRATTVILLE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER AT CAPITOL HILL 2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL 36066 Phone 334.290.1235, marriottcapitolhill.com

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Alabama Outdoors 7917 Vaughn Rd, 36116 334-277-3232

Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design 1614 Graham St, 36106 334-262-3231

Storkland/Name Dropper 7107 EastChase Pkwy, 36117 334-277-7118

Eastbrook Flea Market & Antique Mall, Inc. 425 Coliseum Blvd, 36109 334-277-4027

Stonehenge & Stonehenge Lighting 417 Cloverdale Rd, 36106 334-263-3190

Biscuit Basket 200 Coosa St, 36104 334-323-2255

Marquirette’s Exquisite Jewelry 7818 Vaughn Rd, 36116 334-270-0074

Derk’s Filet & Vine 431 Cloverdale Rd, 36106 334-262-8463

Southern Homes & Gardens 8820 Vaughn Rd, 36117 334-387-0440

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SHOPPING

WE’VE GOT RETAIL THERAPY IN THE BAG

The Stop at Union Station

200 Water St, 36104 D |334-261-1121

visitingmontgomery.com Stop in for memorable gifts with a Southern accent, including local artwork, food products and more.

STYLE SAVVY

Ke’ Noir Boutique

Mulberry St, 36106 |1940 334-625-1287

Repeat Performance

Mulberry St, 36106 |1530 334-264-0496

You & Me Boutique

2000 Mulberry St, 36106 334-676-1667

JUST FOR KIDS

2 Sweet 2 Be 4Gotten

1720 Mulberry St, 36106 334-868-6175

Storkland/Name Dropper

EastChase Pkwy, 36117 |7107 334-277-7118

Stonehenge & Stonehenge Lighting

417 Cloverdale Rd, 36106 334-263-3190 stonehengegallery.com

ALL TOGETHER NOW

Eastdale Mall

1000 Eastdale Mall, 36117 334-277-7380 eastdale-mall.com

Knicker Knacker Market

Lee St, Unit A, 36104 D |163 334-261-4003

The Shoppes at EastChase

7274 EastChase Pkwy, 36117 334-279-6046 theshoppesateastchase.com

storkland.net

PET LOVERS

STYLE SAVVY FOR MEN

The Barkery

JoS. A. Bank

2960 Zelda Rd, 36106 334-279-8838 josbank.com

The Locker Room

1717 Carter Hill Rd, 36106 334-262-1788 tlrclothiers.com

DECK THE WALLS

The Dauber Gallery

130 Commerce St, 36104 D 334-538-4677 daubergallery.com

1963 Mulberry St, 36106 334-293-9255

Petland

EastChase Pkwy, 36117 |7127 334-277-2226 petlandmontgomery.com

GOURMET GOODIES

Derk’s Filet & Vine

Cloverdale Rd, 36106 |431 334-262-8463 filetandvine.com

Honey Baked Ham

2816 E South Blvd, 36116 334-284-9100 honeybakedham.com

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Peppertree Steaks & Wine

8101 Vaughn Rd, 36116 334-271-6328 steaksnwine.com

Popcorn Pizzazz

Atlanta Hwy, 36109 |4029 334-517-1570 popnpizzazz.com

Priesters Pecan Company

Old Fort Rd E, Fort Deposit |208 334-227-4301 priesters.com

Tucker Pecan

350 N McDonough St, 36104 D 334-262-4471 tuckerpecan.com

BE SPECIFIC

Alabama Outdoors

Vaughn Rd, 36117 |7917 334-277-3232 alabamaoutdoors.com

Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design

Graham St, 36106 |1614 334-262-3231 ashleygilbreath.com

B. Barganier Interior Accents

2960-B Zelda Rd, 36106 334-215-1003

Biscuit Basket

200 Coosa St, 36104 D 334-323-2255

Elite Music Sales

Gander Mountain

2424 Eastern Blvd, 36117 334-239-4385 gandermountain.com

Hank Williams Museum

Commerce St, 36104 D |118 334-262-3600

Henig Furs, Inc.

Carmichael Rd, 36106 |4135 334-277-7610 henigfurs.com

SLT Food Mart

Commerce St, 36104 D |80334-416-8855

Southern Homes & Gardens

8820 Vaughn Rd, 36117 334-387-0440 southernhomesandgardens.com

DISCOVER TREASURES

Eastbrook Flea Market & Antique Mall, Inc.

Coliseum Blvd, 36109 |425 334-277-4027

eastbrookantiquemall.com

Montgomery Antiques & Interiors, LLC

1955 Eastern Blvd, 36117 334-277-2490 montgomeryantiquesandinteriors.com

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

One Museum Drive, 36117 334-240-4333

Pickwick Antiques, Inc.

Interstate Ct, 36109 |3851 334-279-1481 pickwickantiques.com

S.A.C.’s Gallery

S Perry St, 36104 D |529 334-265-9931 sacsgallery.org

THE PERFECT GIFTS

Capitol’s Rosemont Gardens

Rosemont Place, 36106 |2210 334-834-7731 capitolrosemont.com

Goat Hill Museum Store

600 Dexter Ave, 36104 D |334-353-4969

Governor’s Mansion Gift Shop

Finley Ave, 36104 |30334-241-8824

Market Shoppes at the Depot

Wetumpka Hwy, 36110 |3500 334-213-0018

Marquirette’s Exquisite Jewelry

Vaughn Rd, 36116 |7818 334-270-0074 marquirettes.com

Ware Jewelers

EastChase Pkwy, 36117 |7268 334-386-9273 warejewelers.com

Old Alabama Town

W Jefferson St, Suit 150, 36104 D Columbus St, 36104 D |12334-215-0215 |301 334-240-4500

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• Over 200 Vendors • Three Floors • Elevator • AC/Heat

Memories to Take Home Let us help you nd just the right gift…

30 Finley Avenue, Montgomery 334-241-8824 • Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 Located across from the back entrance to the Mansion

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UNIQUE VENUES

UNIQUE SPACES AND OUTDOOR PLACES FOR ANY EVENT 129 Coosa

334-517-1121 129coosa.com

A&P Social

334-356-3814 theapsocial.com

Alabama Activity Center

334-269-0222 montgomery-catering.com

Alabama Nature Center

334-285-4550 alabamawildlife.org

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

334-271-5354 asf.net

Alabama State University

334-229-4529 alasu.edu

AlleyBAR

334-387-3333

Alley Station

334-277-1077 alleystation.com

Capital City Club

334-834-8920 capitalmontgomery.com

Chapel Hill Meeting House at The Waters

334-272-3200 thewatersal.com

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Legacy Center

|334-239-9382 dexterkingmemorial.org

Gateway Park Lodge

|334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com

The Grandma Home House Retreat

|334-593-9693 thegrandmahomehouseretreat.com Hank Williams Museum

|334-262-3600 thehankwilliamsmuseum.net Harriott II Riverboat

|334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com

Auburn University Montgomery

334-244-3562 aum.edu

Jasmine Hill Gardens

334-567-6463 jasminehill.org

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

334-240-4333 mmfa.org

Montgomery Performing Arts Center

|334-481-5100 mpaconline.org

Montgomery Zoo & Mann Museum

|334-240-4900 montgomeryzoo.com Old Alabama Town

|334-240-4500 oldalabamatown.com

Porter Club at Railyard

|334-262-0080 railyardbrewingcompany.com Riverwalk Amphitheater

|334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com

Riverwalk Stadium

|334-323-2255 riverwalk-catering.com

RSA Plaza Terrace

|334-264-6090 montgomery-catering.com Tavern at Railyard

|334-262-0080 railyardbrewingcompany.com Troy Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Davis Theatre

|334-241-9567 troy.edu/davistheatre

Troy Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Whitley Hall

|334-241-9500 troy.edu

Union Station

|334-261-1120 visitingmontgomery.com Union Station Train Shed

|334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com

W.A. Gayle Planetarium

|334-625-4799 troy.edu/planetarium The Warehouse

|334-277-1077 alleystation.com

Wynlakes Country Club

|334-279-0297 wynlakes.com

Young House

|334-264-7480 jenniewellercatering.com

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THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR FAMILY REUNIONS Bring the whole gang! Montgomery’s abundance of family friendly attractions and activities, dining destinations and venues all permeated by a rich history and true Southern hospitality blend together to make our city the place to host a family reunion full of fun and fellowship.

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Here is what we can do for you:

Try these activities and attractions with your loved ones:

We can provide services and resources throughout the planning stages of your reunion. Go to visitingmontgomery.com or call 800-240-9452 to request a detailed planning guide with valuable tips and a complete planning checklist.

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Biscuits Baseball Harriott II Riverboat Cruise Jasmine Hill Gardens Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Civil Rights Attractions Montgomery Zoo Family Genealogy Research at the Alabama Department of Archives & History Riverfront Park and Splashpad Ice Palace at Eastdale Mall

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Assist with finding the most suitable hotel Provide visitor information for the reunion planning committee and your guests Provide nametags, depending on the total number of hotel rooms Provide vendor information for commemorative items

LOOK INWARD.

Rosa Parks Museum and Children’s Wing

Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds that forever changed our country. This state-of-the-art, interactive museum features multi-media presentations and hands-on exhibits honoring the historic decision of one woman. Rosa Parks Museum ticket prices: 12 years & under $5.50; over 12 years $7.50 Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Marion Winn,

Convention & Event Servicing Manager

334-261-1107 mwinn@montgomerychamber.com

(334) 241-8615 252 Montgomery St. · Montgomery, AL 36104

GAZE SKYWARD.

W. A. Gayle Planetarium

One of the largest planetariums in the Southeast, the W. A. Gayle Planetarium offers a spectacular variety of out-of-this-world shows, exhibits and programs. W. A. Gayle Planetarium ticket prices: $6.50 for ages 5 & up Mon. - Thur. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. by appt. Public show at 4 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sun. - 1 show only at 2 p.m.

(334) 625-4799 1010 Forest Ave. · Montgomery, AL 36106

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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY FULL SERVICE HOTELS MEETING YOUR NEEDS

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center

Tallapoosa St |201 Montgomery, AL 36104 D

334-481-5000 renaissancemontgomery.com

The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa and the adjacent Convention Center have brought much more to downtown Montgomery than an impressive new shadow on the skyline. Contemporary styling married

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with classic Southern hospitality combine with the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long list of amenities. With 342 rooms, ample and flexible meeting spaces, a European spa, a restaurant, fitness center and more all in one place, this AAA Four Diamond property is quickly becoming the premier destination for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel offers a 14,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom on the main level and provides additional meeting space with 18 breakout rooms that total 14,000 square feet. The Convention Center has over 73,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space.

Embassy Suites Hotel and Montgomery Conference Center

Tallapoosa St |300 Montgomery, AL 36104 D

334-269-5055 embassysuitesmontgomery.com

Located in downtown Montgomery, Embassy Suites Hotel and Montgomery Conference Center combines an upscale, full-service, all-suite hotel with stellar service and a diverse array of amenities. It is right next to the Montgomery Area Visitor Center and the Montgomery Convention

Center. Only nine miles from the Montgomery Regional Airport, Embassy Suites offers complimentary airport shuttles. Embassy Suites has 15,000 square feet of meeting space including a ballroom and breakout rooms. Celebrate a special event or meeting for up to 1,000 guests in one of the hotel’s versatile meeting rooms. Embassy Suites also offers a fully equipped BusinessLink™ business center. Enjoy all the additional amenities including 2-room suites, and free cooked-to-order breakfast.

Doubletree

Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 D |120 334-245-2320 doubletree3.hilton.com

Conveniently located in Downtown Montgomery, Alabama, this hotel puts you in easy reach of the city’s top government offices, businesses and is only steps away from the Montgomery Convention Center.

Surrounded by important historical sites, as well as great shopping and dining options, this hotel in Montgomery is the perfect choice whether you are traveling on business, vacation or a combination of the two. With 8,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, and two casual dining options, this Montgomery hotel is the ideal choice for your next business function, conference or celebration. FOR INFORMATION 800-240-9452 OR TEXT MGMAL TO 313131

Proud supporters of the

Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South

96 Folmar Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36105 334-288-3858 holidayinn.com/montgomeryal

This Montgomery hotel is conveniently located off I-65 and only minutes away from the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM). This full-service hotel, on the south side of historic Montgomery, has the amenities to ensure your satisfaction. Families and business travelers alike will enjoy dining in Magnolia’s Grill & Bar or the convenience of in-room dining. Free airport shuttle.

Wind Creek Montgomery

Eddie L Tullis Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117 |1801 334-866-946-3360 windcreekmontgomery.com

At Wind Creek Casino Montgomery, the excitement begins when you step through the doors of our 65,000-square-foot gaming floor. With over 2,200 thrilling games to choose from, odds are you’ll find a favorite right away. To enhance your gaming experience, we invite you to join THE CLUB, offering discounts and points every time you play. But most of all, we invite you to come find your winning moment. The property also features a non-smoking room with more than 150 games, salon service, and a variety of restaurants: B. B. King’s Blues Club, Lucille’s and Itta Bena, a fine dining restaurant.

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Hilton Garden Inn, EastChase

EastChase Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117 |7665 334-244-0101 montgomeryeastchase.hgi.com

Located in the Shoppes at EastChase in East Montgomery, this brand new full service hotel features state-of-the-art conveniences, such as a 24-hour business center, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor seasonal pool and full service restaurant.

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Capital Inn & Suites D 743 Madison Ave | 269-1561

Comfort Inn, Carmichael 5035 Carmichael Rd | 396-6300

Comfort Inn & Suites, Mitylene 10015 Chantilly Pkwy | 532-4444

Comfort Inn, West Blvd 1035 W South Blvd | 281-5090

Comfort Suites 5918 Monticello Dr | 387-2585

Comfort Suites, Hope Hull 110 Folmar Pkwy | 676-2576

# OF ROOMS

Baymont Inn & Suites 4273 Troy Hwy | 288-8844

Baymont Inn & Suites 5837 Monticello Dr | 277-4442

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Drury Inn & Suites 1124 Eastern Blvd | 273-1101

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Extended Stay America 2491 Eastern Blvd | 279-1204

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Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown D 100 Commerce St | 265-1010

Hampton Inn, Airport South 60 Wasden Rd | 280-9592

Hampton Inn & Suites, EastChase 7651 EastChase Pkwy | 277-1818

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Hillcrest Manor Bed & Breakfast 1632 S Court St | 264-8253

Hilton Garden Inn 1600 Interstate Park Dr | 272-2225

Hilton Garden Inn 7665 EastChase Pkwy | 244-0101

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 8970 EastChase Pkwy | 260-8650

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The rates include: a full, cooked-to-order breakfast every morning, a two hour evening reception each evening, a 2 room suite, and a full-service restaurant, Montgomery Cafe. Embassy Suites Montgomery is the only downtown hotel that offers free round trip airport shuttle service.

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DON’T FORGET FIDO The Capital City isn’t just cool for people, it’s cool for canines too. Check out these pet-friendly places that are happy to accommodate your four-legged friend. EAT: The A&P Social, Kudzu Noodle Bar and Midtown Pizza Kitchen have outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. The Tipping Point in Hampstead neighborhood takes it a step further, offering dog bones and water bowls for pets on its expansive deck and even Frisbees for playing in the nearby park.

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STAY: Look for the “pets allowed” designation on the Accommodations chart to find pet-friendly hotels. PLAY: The Hannah Daye Ridling Bark Park is a 5-acre area just for pooch playtime with special designated areas for both large and small dogs. There are also two pavilions, benches, a wash pad for each side and a walking trail. Located at the Blount Cultural Park, it’s a great spot to relax while your dog burns off some energy. TREAT: Stop in The Barkery in Midtown and grab some freshbaked, homemade doggie cookies made with only the best ingredients. SHOP: Shop till you drop at The Shoppes at EastChase and be sure to take your family’s best friend since it’s all dog friendly. Be on the look out for special fido promotions too.

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RIVER REGION

MONTGOMERY AND THE RIVER REGION As its name implies, the Montgomery River Region is an area full of rivers and is composed of several distinct communities, all boasting rich histories and exciting futures on the horizon. The River Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communities include: Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, the Town of Pike Road, Wetumpka and Tuskegee. The region is growing quickly and is currently home to more than 366,000 people. Discover the abundant opportunities that make them great places to live, work or visit.

The River Region got its name thanks to two major rivers, The Coosa and The Tallapoosa, joining to form The Alabama River just north of the Capital City. The Alabama River runs alongside downtown Montgomery and continues south where it forms the Mobile and Tenasaw rivers, which finally empty into Mobile Bay.

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Montgomery to Prattville

20 minutes via I-65 • Prattaugan Museum • Heritage Center • RTJ Golf Course • Wilderness Park • Daniel Pratt Historic District & Creekwalk

Montgomery to Selma

50 minutes via Highway 80 • Annual Bridge Crossing • 1,200 Historic Structures • Civil War Re-Enactment • Old Cahawba • National Voting Rights Museum & Institute • Selma-to-Montgomery National Historic Trail Selma Interpretive Center • Brown Chapel AME Church and King Monument

Montgomery to Wetumpka 20 minutes via Highway 231 • Asteroid Crater • Jasmine Hill • Ft. Toulouse • Gold Star Park • Swayback Bridge Trail

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SELMA THE OLD SOUTH WITH A NEW ATTITUDE

IN SELMA, HISTORY LIVES ON EVERY CORNER, AND WHILE THE CITY IS ANCHORED BY ITS PAST, IT’S FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE, CELEBRATING HERITAGE, ARCHITECTURE, ARTS AND CULTURE WITH YOU Civil War As a major manufacturer of military resources and munitions for the Confederate cause, Selma was at the center of some of the Civil War’s most contested struggles. Evidence of the role the city played in the Civil War can still be seen and felt today at several historic sites. The Old Depot Museum offers visitors a tour through the colorful past of Selma, with a particular focus on Selma’s place in the Civil War. A cameo of Elodie Todd Dawson, Abraham Lincoln’s sisterin-law and a rabid Confederate, offers a poignant reminder that the Civil War split many families asunder. Confederate bills, many printed in Selma, recall “the lost cause” in all its frailty. Selma’s crucial role as one of the South’s largest munitions producers is highlighted with exhibits of shells and cannon balls that visitors can both see and touch. As a sister museum to Selma’s National Voting Rights Museum, the Ancient Africa, Enslavement, and Civil War Museum’s permanent

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and temporary exhibits invite you to explore and reflect upon one of the most controversial and compelling periods of our country’s history. This museum offers, by appointment only, an educational perspective of the Civil War and slavery with provocative, yet balanced displays, many of which are interactive. Serving as a Confederate Hospital, the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum was spared by Federal General J.H. Wilson when his troops ravaged Selma in early April 1865. It is now home to the Art Lewis Collection of Documents and includes a pardon signed by President Abraham Lincoln just four days before his assassination. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Live Oak Cemetery tells multiple stories through its headstones and monuments, many of which mark the final resting place of Civil War soldiers. The Confederate Monument is in the cemetery’s Memorial Circle and honors fallen Confederate soldiers, including the 155 who were moved from other cemeteries to Old Live Oak. Many other prominent Selmians are interred at this beautiful spot as well.

Civil Rights After decades of oppression, it took years of peaceful protest in the face of violent opposition to finally achieve voting rights for African Americans. Much of the Civil Rights struggle took place in and around Selma, including one of its seminal moments, the Selma to Montgomery March. In 1965, hundreds of voting rights advocates, both black and white, set off on foot to Montgomery and the Capitol Building to take their grievances to Governor George Wallace’s doorstep. On March 7, 1965, 600 people marched toward Montgomery. After just six blocks, when they crossed the now infamous Edmund Pettus Bridge over the Alabama River, mounted deputies and state troopers dispatched by Governor Wallace attacked the group with nightsticks and tear gas, injuring dozens. The event came to be known as “Bloody Sunday.” The violence stopped the marchers’ first attempt, but they would not be stopped for good. Two weeks later, under the protection of Alabama National Guardsmen and Army troops, a court-ordered limit of 300 marchers led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. set off again from Selma and marched along U.S. Hwy. 80 to the steps of the State Capitol. Soon after, President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act on August 6. In Selma, walk in the footsteps of the brave men and women who fought for equal rights by visiting historic sites including the Selma-to-Montgomery National Historic Trail, the Selma Interpretive Center, the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the National Voting Rights Museum.

Architecture Much can be learned about the character and heritage of a place simply by looking at its architecture. This is certainly true in Selma; it is one of the few towns in the United States with so much impressive architectural variety in such a small area. Many of the more than 1,200 historic structures you can observe boast architectural significance that goes far beyond the stories of the families who lived in them. Indeed, the city’s homes, buildings, churches and other structures reveal its rich past in every arch, window, column and deep porch. Take the city’s Walking Tour to discover its multi-layered history as seen in its wide array of architectural styles.

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Arts “Art for All” could be the motto of the Selma Art Guild, a local group that runs the city’s only permanent art gallery showcasing the talents of area artists. The Guild welcomes you to see and enjoy paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, fiber arts and more for free, as the gallery never charges admission. Founded in 2003, ArtsRevive’s mission is to: “enhance community development in the greater historic Selma region through the development of arts, urban design and tourism while preserving the diverse cultural heritage of the region.” One of ArtsRevive’s major projects is the transformation of the old Carneal Auto building downtown into the ArtsRevive Center, a space for offices, art shows, art workshops and other community events.

Selma boasts more than 1,200 historic homes and structures representing a variety of architectural styles including Italianate, Victorian, Gothic and Greek Revival, as well as several churches and a synagogue that played prominent roles in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement.

For more information, call Selma Dallas County Tourism: 334-875-7241

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PRATTVILLE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS ONE OF ALABAMA’S FIRST “PLANNED COMMUNITIES,” PRATTVILLE IS PROUD OF ITS PAST AND ENJOYING ITS PRESENT — LOOKING AHEAD TO EVEN BETTER TIMES

Just 13 miles north of Montgomery, Prattville is a city with multiple personalities that work together to create a place that’s earned itself the name “the Preferred Community.” The city was modeled after a New England village, yet has all the hospitality and warmth indicative of its deep-South locale. Although ranked as one of the fastest growing areas in Alabama, Prattville maintains a quaint charm, and its close-knit, small-town atmosphere belies the many metropolitan opportunities and modern amenities offered. It’s a harmonious marriage of seeming opposites that’s made its residents swell with hometown pride and eager to welcome everyone to their special spot in Central Alabama’s River Region.

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Our neighborly feel and sense of place make Prattville such a great city to live in or just to visit. Patty Vanderwal, President, Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce

A History of Industry In 1818, Autauga County was established a full year before Alabama even became a state. The area got its big boost when, in 1835, the city’s namesake, New Hampshire native and industrialist Daniel Pratt, bought nearly 2,000 acres at the fall line of Autauga Creek, the area that is now downtown Prattville. Pratt established a town and began manufacturing his cotton gins, and his company quickly became the foremost producer of cotton gins in the world. Pratt is widely considered “Alabama’s First Industrialist,” and as his enterprises prospered, so did Prattville. In 1866, Prattville became the county seat, and Pratt was unanimously elected the town’s first mayor. From these humble beginnings, Prattville is home to almost 35,000 people today.

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Sights to See Prattville’s second nickname is “The Fountain City,” thanks to its many artesian wells. Some have been capped, but there are plenty still offering up gallons of sweet, clear, mineral-rich water, and a few allow citizens and visitors to fill containers and take the water home. Find public artesian wells throughout the historic downtown area including one at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets. It is history that’s flowing free at the Prattaugan Museum/Heritage Center. This circa 1840 Greek Revival home contains numerous interesting artifacts from the Pratt Family. There’s also a public artesian well at this site. Efforts to preserve heritage in the form of old homes and other structures resulted in the creation of Old Prattvillage. Another preserved architectural treasure is Buena Vista, a circa 1830 structure on the National Register of Historic Places. Legend has it that Andrew Jackson patterned the staircase at his home The Hermitage after visiting Buena Vista. To fully explore the Prattville area’s natural beauty, Wilderness Park is a must-see. Giant oriental bamboo plants soar 60 feet to form a canopy in the sky. On the banks of the Alabama River, Cooter’s Pond Park features two boat ramps, docks, a riverwalk and pavilions. A popular, and usually productive, fishing hole by the same name abuts the park. Another place that begs a visit is Prattville’s huge Bass Pro Shop, an outdoor enthusiast’s dream-come-true, with cascading waterfalls, fish aquariums, a restaurant, fudge shop and retail space galore.

Downtown Delights The Daniel Pratt Historic District in downtown has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. Pratt’s careful planning resulted in a pleasing and efficient layout of manufacturing, retail businesses, churches, schools and residences. The rest of downtown retains much of this same feel and has been reinvigorated in recent years, now boasting locally owned shops and boutiques, restaurants and more.

The Creekwalk is nestled along the banks of Autauga Creek and winds through a portion of the historic downtown area. Heritage Park offers a great view of Pratt’s dream showcased in the Autauga Creek Dam and the Pratt Manufacturing Complex, which is still in operation today as Continental Eagle.

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prattvilleal.gov World-class golf is played on the rolling fairways and picture-perfect greens at Prattville’s Capitol Hill, the crown jewel of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. A state-of-the-art conference center and hotel, Prattville Marriott at Capitol Hill offers excellent amenities for business groups and individuals. The Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic golf tournament brings in more than 50,000 people to the area each year.

Looking Ahead “There is no shortage of pride when we talk about Prattville,” Vanderwal said. “Combine our rich history, our quality of life and our focus on the future, and it all adds up to success. We are a community that is moving forward, and the best is yet to come.” Photos provided by Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and Journal Communications

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Prattville’s Annual Events

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JULY

July 4th Parade & Fireworks Celebration

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Fountain City Arts Festival Jan/Feb

Mardi Gras Parade Prattville’s annual Mardi Gras Parade winds its way through the streets of downtown, with plenty of beads, candy and moonpies for everyone. Local vendors will be selling beverages and food and a children’s fun area will be set up as well.

Art springs to life in March during the Annual Fountain City Arts Festival at Pratt Park in downtown. Admission is free, and it features renowned artists, Charlie “Tin Man” Lucas, She-She, Barbara Simpson, Russell Everett and Kasey Hope, as well as more than 40 more local and regional artists, plus live entertainment and great food.

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Prattville City Fest This arts & crafts show is held the first Saturday in May. Includes a free concert on Friday night. There are more than 120 arts & crafts vendors and great food. Live entertainment all day Saturday with free children’s activities. Visit prattvillecityfest.com for more information.

Prattville’s Annual 4th of July Celebration includes the annual 4th of July Parade, the Lion’s Club Bar-B-Q and Camp Stew Sale, cardboard boat races and a fireworks presentation. December

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade Kickstart the holiday season each year.

preserving our past....promoting our future 131 North Court Street Prattville, Alabama 36066 www.prattvillechamber.com

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WETUMPKA PLAY & STAY

THE CITY OF WETUMPKA IS LOCATED IN ELMORE COUNTY, THE THIRD-FASTEST GROWING COUNTY IN THE STATE Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, along the banks of the Coosa River, Wetumpka is appropriately known as the “City of Natural Beauty.” And while its abundance of small-town charm offers a leisurely lifestyle, it’s also strategically located only 10 miles north of Montgomery between U.S. Highway 231 and Interstate 65. Come see why this lovely spot is a great place to visit and to live.

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“Welcome to Wetumpka. Known for our heritage, hospitality and scenic landscapes, we’ve got something for everyone, and we’re happy to share it all with you.” Jerry Willis, Mayor, Wetumpka, AL

Thanks to a six-mile stretch of whitewater rapids, hiking and mountain-biking trails, welcoming parks and clean, clear lakes, Wetumpka is also a haven for outdoor recreation lovers. •

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The Swayback Bridge Trail draws mountain bikers and runners from around the country with its single track full of tight technical sections and steep climbs.

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The Wetumpka Riverwalk begs folks to come stroll along the banks of the Coosa River and enjoy Wetumpka’s natural resources. The trail leads to the newly constructed Sports Complex.

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The scenic Coosa River (that runs right through town) and local lakes offer some of the best fishing in the state with abundant populations of bass, crappie and catfish. The Gold Star Park boat landing and State boat landing are both located on the Coosa for easy access.

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Kayaking and canoeing the rushing rapids of the Coosa make for some fast-paced fun. Class II and III rapids appeal to paddlers from near and far. Several area businesses rent boats and other equipment.

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Lake Jordan is one of the state’s premier bass-fishing lakes, earning it a spot on the popular Alabama Bass Trail.

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The Piedmont Birding Trail includes two prime viewing locations at Gold Star Park and Ft. Toulouse-Fort Jackson with a surprising variety of habitats that make them a bird watcher’s dream.

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Jasmine Hill Gardens, called “Alabama’s little corner of Greece,” features more than 20 acres of year-round floral beauty as well as classical sculptures.

History & Heritage Wetumpka is proud of its rich history and has the preserved sites and attractions to prove it. •

Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson State Park offers visitors exhibits and living-history events that trace the site’s 600 years of history. The park also hosts a 39-site campground overlooking the Coosa River.

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The Elmore County Historical Museum preserves and displays Wetumpka’s eventful past for future generations.

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The Museum of Black History’s permanent collections promote the ingenuity, creativity, cultural and political expressions of Elmore County’s black community.

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Historic home tours are offered throughout the year, as are historic cemetery tours.

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Downtown Wetumpka is listed as part of the “National Register of Historic Places,” and sites to see include the 1931 court house, the distinctive Bibb Graves Bridge, three antebellum churches and several historic homes.

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Creativity & Culture The city boasts strong support of the arts, and there’s always something to see. •

The Wetumpka Depot Players is a renowned community theatre performing original plays and Broadway favorites.

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The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery honors the prestigious painter from Elmore County and promotes the arts by exhibiting the works of local artists.

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The Rumbling Waters Studio and Gallery, located inside the oldest business building in Wetumpka, showcases one-of-a-kind woodworking art and offers classes and private lessons for both beginners and advanced woodcarvers.

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The Alabama River Region Art Center is committed to stimulating individual creative expression and appreciation of the visual, performing and culinary arts by providing high-quality, affordable programs.

Fit for Kids Wetumpka’s welcoming parks are the perfect places for kids to unwind. Fain Park, located on the western banks of the Coosa River, offers a playground and the riverwalk. Gold Star Park is also located along the banks of the Coosa River and offers stunning scenery, a walking trail, a playground, a boat landing and a stop on the Piedmont Birding Trail.

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On the edge of the Coosa River, The Wind Creek Wetumpka Hotel and Casino features an 85,000-square-foot-gaming floor with 2,500 games. The luxurious, five-star hotel has 283 rooms with spectacular views of the city. The gift shop is full of great finds, and there are several delicious dining options. Don’t miss the 16-gallon shark tank!

In the Swing Golfers can see if their play is up to par on one of Wetumpka’s golf courses: Quail Walk Country Club or Emerald Mountain Golf Club.

If you’re searching for charm, history and natural beauty combined, Wetumpka’s the place for you.

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Lake Jordan, site of Bassmaster Tournament

WETUMPKA EVENTS FOR EVERYONE

WETUMPKA’S CALENDAR IS PACKED WITH DIVERSE EVENTS THAT FEATURE FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. VISIT CITYOFWETUMPKA.COM TO FIND DETAILS.

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WETUMPKA’S RIVER AND BLUES MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL – JULY 22 This annual Festival has more than 10,000 attendees each year and offers free family entertainment in a relaxing, friendly environment. Located on the banks of the Coosa River, live bands play blues and zydeco on two stages for all ages to enjoy. A free children’s area, juried art show and barbecue cook-off are also part of the celebration.

ARBOR DAY – FEBRUARY

CHRISTMAS ON THE COOSA – DECEMBER 9 Named as a Top 10 event in 2013 by the Alabama Tourism Vacation Guide, this local community tradition continues to grow every year. It includes a character breakfast, arts & crafts show, car show, street parade and ends in a boat parade with a skiing Santa and fireworks. Other events in December are the tree lighting and a live nativity.

WHITE WATER FESTIVAL – MAY

WETUMPKA CRATER LECTURE & TOURS – MARCH MARDI GRAS PARADE – FEBRUARY EARTH DAY – APRIL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – MAY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION – JULY 4 COOSA RIVER CHALLENGE – OCTOBER CANDY WALK – OCTOBER COLOR THE TOWN PINK WALK – OCTOBER FRONTIER DAYS – NOVEMBER NEW YEARS EVE ASTEROID DROP – DECEMBER 31

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Wetumpka’s idyllic charm has captured Hollywood’s eye three times. Its picturesque downtown area served as part of the setting for the movies “The Grass Harp” (1995), “The Rosa Parks Story” (2002) and “Big Fish” (2003).

Wetumpka is home to one of only two marine impact craters in the United States. The still-visible, five-milewide “astrobleme” was created when a meteorite collided with earth, blasting through bedrock and soil in Wetumpka 84 million years ago. The tilted rocks in and along the Coosa River are evidence of the event.

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HOST with the MOST Montgomery and Maxwell Air Force base have always been close partners, and the Capital City is proud to have a military institution of such stature as part of its community.

In 2015, the warm welcome and strong support that Montgomery has consistently provided to all who live and work at Maxwell earned the city a prestigious national award, the Altus Trophy. The recognition is presented annually to the city that has shown the most “outstanding support to an Air Education and Training Command base,” and Montgomery was chosen from many other cities for the distinction. The city has a long history of aviation excellence, starting back in 1910, when the famous “fathers of flight,” the Wright brothers, chose Montgomery as the spot for their first civilian flying school. That same site would later become Maxwell Air Force Base. Through the years, city leaders and everyday citizens have reached out to Maxwell by holding events like Military Appreciation Week and Military Night at Biscuits baseball games. In addition, The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce includes a Military Support Council that regularly holds events like “Eggs and Issues,” breakfast meetings that allow military representatives and city and state leaders to gather and discuss important issues.

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Montgomery is the “Best Hometown of the Air Force”

Advertiser Discounts for Active Military Attractions Alabama Shakespeare Festival - 10% off Biscuits Baseball - Wed - $2 Beer, Soda & Dogs Blake’s Segway Tours - ride and dine specials Confederate Memorial Park - free admission First White House of the Confederacy - 10% off gift shop Freedom Rides Museum - 10% off gift shop Governor’s Mansion Shop - 15% off Goat Hill Museum Store - 15% off Hank Williams Museum - $2 off admission Harriott II - 10% off Jasmine Hill Gardens - $2 off admission Old Alabama Town - 10% off Montgomery Zoo - $1.00 discount adults More Than Tours - 15% off Rockin Jump - $2 off The Spa at Montgomery - 20% off Wind Creek Casino - $10 free play on Saturday’s

Nightlife AlleyBar - free cover AviatorBAR - free cover Sanctuary Cigars - 10% off Restaurants Baumhowers - 10% off BlackFinn Ameripub - 10% off Central Restaurant - 10% off Carrabbas - 15% off Cuco’s - 10% off Dreamland BBQ - 10% off Fazoli’s - 10% off The Exchange - 10% off The House - 10% off Irish Bred Pub - 10% off & Mondays after 3pm 50% off food Jalapenos - 10% off La Jolla - 20% off

Momma Goldberg’s - 10% off Montgomery Café at Embassy Suites - 10% off Papa Roc’s - free dessert Railyard Brewing Co - 10% off Sa Za’s Restaurant - 10% off SweetCreek Farm Market and Café - 10% off The Tipping Point - 10% off The Exchange - 10% off Twin Peaks - 20% off Vintage Year - 10% off Wasabi - 10% off Which Wich - 10% off Wintzell’s Oyster House - 15% off Yellowhammer Café - 10% off

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Cool Place To Live Considering a permanent move to Montgomery? Relocating in the Capital City is a smart move for businesses, families and everyone in between. Here are just a few reasons why:

Education. Montgomery boasts some of the strongest public schools in the country, recently garnering high national praise. According to U.S. News & World Report, Montgomery’s Loveless Academic Magnet Program has been named the #1 High School in Alabama and the 18th Best High School in America. Booker T. Washington Magnet High School ranked third in the state, while Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School ranked fifth. There’s a variety of great private school options available as well.

Arts & Culture. Montgomery is home to Alabama’s state theatre, the world-renowned Alabama Shakespeare Festival. This state-ofthe-art theatre puts on Broadway favorites, dramatic classics, new works by Southern writers and children’s plays in addition to Shakespeare. The Montgomery Symphony, chamber music organizations and more will delight music lovers, and several dance troupes, including the Alabama Dance Theatre, thrill audiences with ticketed and free performances each year. Recreation & Lifestyle. Montgomery offers multiple active pursuits. For kids, baseball, basketball and soccer leagues for all ages offer competition and fun. Biking, running and even rowing clubs are always looking for

new members. The Alabama River is a part of the Alabama Scenic River Trail that draws paddlers from all over, and opportunities for mountain biking and whitewater paddling are abundant in nearby Wetumpka. Downtown Montgomery is a great place to play too. It’s hopping with nightlife and fabulous dining as are other areas of the city, including historic and charming Old Cloverdale. Diversity. Maxwell Air Force Base and Korean companies like Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama continue to bring in a steady influx of new U.S. and international residents, creating a diverse community that welcomes all. Smart Neighborhoods. The City of Montgomery adheres to the Smart Code (a zoning and planning code that encourages sustainability, walkability and mixed-use for development) in its public spaces. Several neighborhoods, including Hampstead and The Waters, have also taken these concepts to heart. Plus, Montgomery is ranked in the “Top 100 Places to Raise a Family”. For community information, contact the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, 334-834-5200.

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Around Montgomery has more than enough attractions and events to entice you during your stay with us, but if you want to really experience the city, explore our diverse neighborhoods. Each has its own personality and offerings, so dive in and do as the locals do.

DOWNTOWN WEST SIDE Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base is located here and plays a major role in the city’s economy and culture. It was once the site of the country’s first private aviation school, founded and run by the Wright Brothers, the famous “Fathers of Flight.” While you can’t visit the base, you can check out some of the nearby spots where airmen from around the country and the world like to unwind. Stop by Gateway Park for a round of golf or just a stroll through the green spaces.

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While You’re Here: Down a delicious hot dog and follow it with a sweet (and cheap!) cupcake at That’s My Dog at 232 West Jeff Davis Street. Check its Facebook page to find the daily “phrase that pays.” If you say it when you go, you’ll get a free treat.

Have a cocktail alfresco at SandBAR, sitting high on a bluff overlooking the Alabama River. Walk to The Alley to find dinner options ranging from Mexican (Jalapenos) or Asian (Wasabi) to Italian (Sa Za’s), as well as Gulf Coast seafood specialties (Wintzell’s Oyster House), farm-to-table food in a casually upscale atmosphere (Central) and good ole Alabama barbecue (Dreamland). With a full belly, stroll to a nightlife hot spot and keep the evening going. Feeling hip? Hit the AlleyBAR. In the mood to sit outside and have a relaxed drink? Snag a table on The Exchange’s patio. Still up at midnight? Visit Sous la Terre for some smooth jazz sounds. While You’re Here: Take a sunset stroll along the Riverwalk, which hosts Second Saturday and numerous events throughout the year.

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CLOVERDALE & MIDTOWN Some of the city’s oldest and prettiest homes occupy the wide, treelined streets of the lovely and historic Cloverdale, a neighborhood dotted with shaded parks. Shop, sip and sample delicious cuisine in the A&P area, home to locally owned boutiques like WelleStudio, Pine Bar (the Capital City’s version of “Cheers”), as well as Kudzu Noodle Bar, which puts a Southern twist on Asian favorites, and The A&P Social. Adjacent to Cloverdale, Midtown is smack in the middle of Montgomery, with Zelda Place (named for one half of Montgomery’s legendary literary couple, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald), a spot where shopping and dining options abound. Fill up at Midtown Pizza Kitchen on some of the area’s tastiest salads, sandwiches and pizzas. While You’re Here: Indulge in a hearty Southern breakfast at Derk’s Filet & Vine, down the street from A&P, before popping into the Stonehenge Gallery on Fairview to find a wide variety of works from local artists.

THE BOULEVARD The Boulevard makes a loop around the city and divides downtown, Cloverdale and Midtown from the East Side. Here you’ll find two of Montgomery’s cultural gems: The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the official state theatre that annually puts on worldrenowned productions of the Bard’s best works as well as more contemporary plays and family favorites. They both reside in the 300-acre Blount Cultural Park, a green space inspired by English moors, that includes a paved trail for walking, running or biking as well as an enclosed dog park.

EAST SIDE East Montgomery is home to newer residential communities as well as The Shoppes at EastChase, an outdoor mall packed with popular national retailers. Visit Hampstead for lunch at The Tipping Point, a laid-back spot that’s part coffee shop, part restaurant and becomes an easy-going bar and hangout at night. It has a big grass hill and play area to keep kids happy while parents relax. While You’re Here: Join the crowds for a satisfying meal at Martha’s Place, a Montgomery institution dishing up comfort-food classics.

While You’re Here: Grab some food to go and head over to Blount Cultural Park for a picnic. Walk the trail, fly a kite, feed the ducks and swans around one of the park’s lakes or just soak up the fresh air.

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GET OUT & GET AROUND! Transportation

Capitol City Carriage Service

Now that you’re in Montgomery, you’ve still got plenty of places to go and things to see! Lucky for you, the Capital City has several pretty cool ways to get from here to there.

What better way to see scenic downtown Montgomery than from a horse-drawn carriage? Sit back and relax while professional and knowledgeable drivers provide you with historical facts and share the wonderful stories of our city. capitolcitycarriage.com or call 334-221-2336

Capital COOL Cruisers Bike Rentals Navigate your way through downtown to any of the historical attractions, various restaurants and cool spots on a Regions Bike. You can rent a bike from the Montgomery Area Visitor Center. No helmet, no problem! All the bike essentials are provided in the rental. Bikes are available Mon-Sat from 8:30a.m.-5p.m. visitingmontgomery.com or 334-262-0013

Meet MGM Tours Explore some of the city’s historical neighborhoods on this 90 minute guided electric car tour. These tours are the perfect way to explore Montgomery’s history, culture and local restaurants. 334-538-6383

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Segway Tours

Tour the city’s rich history and experience Montgomery’s story. Each tour and itinerary is customized specifically for the group. Tours are by reservation only. morethantours.us or 334-296-3024

Roll along downtown on a guided Segway tour, and explore Montgomery’s historic sites as well as the new dining and entertainment venues without actually taking a step. Blake’s Segway Tours by appointment only. segwaymontgomery.com or 334-657-4195

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Your Safety is Our No. 1 Priority A safe city is welcoming for visitors, a great place to do business, and the perfect place to call home. That’s why the Montgomery Police Department is working to assure your safety, so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy all the capital city has to offer. And when it comes to fire services, Montgomery Fire/ Rescue is the top rated in the state and one of the best in the country, boasting an Insurance Services rating of “1.” Questions about Montgomery’s Public Safety services? Dial the city’s call center at 311 or 334-240-INFO In case of emergency, always dial 911

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ATTRACTIONS 1. Alabama Shakespeare Festival

10. Mann Wildlife Learning Museum

2. Capri Theatre

11. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

3. City of St. Jude

12. Montgomery Zoo

4. F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

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5. Faulkner University Dinner Theatre 6. Governor’s Mansion

Civil Rights & African American Culture at ASU

7. Hank Williams Memorial

14. W. A. Gayle Planetarium

8. Hyundai Motor Mfg. Alabama

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Downtown Map: THINGS TO SEE & DO Entertainment District

Montgomery Area Visitor Center

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Freedom Rides Museum

Alabama Artist Gallery

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Hank Williams Museum

Alabama Cattlemen’s

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Hank Williams Statue

Association MOOseum

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Montgomery Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium

Alabama Judicial Building

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Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

Alabama State Capitol

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Museum of Alabama

Civil Rights Memorial & Center

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Old Alabama Town

Court Square Fountain

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Riverboat – Harriott II

Dexter Avenue King

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Riverwalk Amphitheater

Memorial Baptist Church

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Rosa Parks Library and Museum

Civil Heritage Trail & Downtown Bike Racks

Dexter Parsonage Museum

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Troy University’s Davis Theatre

First Baptist Church

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Wright Brothers Park

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