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Montgomery is the capital of Alabama and has a surprising amount of things to see and do. Whether you’re on the Civil Rights trail or Civil War trail, or just looking for some Southern culture, Montgomery makes a great choice.
My trip to Montgomery was limited to just a day and I have to admit I should’ve planned for more. I focused on the Civil Rights landmarks in the city, but would love to come back and see more Civil War, museums, and cultural sites.
Getting There and Around
The best way to get to Montgomery is by car or bus. There’s a small regional airport but flights are limited to a few cities in the South, like Dallas, Charlotte, Washington DC, and Atlanta (as of March 2024). To get around, most of the sites in and around downtown are walkable.
Montgomery Inn & Suites
We stayed at the Montgomery Inn & Suites, a few miles east of downtown. It had a friendly staff with big, comfortable rooms. Our only complaint was the breakfast. It was mediocre, but much worse was the overflowing garbage can that staff walked by several times without emptying.
NYC Gyro
Our only meal in Montgomery was a quick stop at NYC Gyro near Court Square. Marisol had a falafel plate and I had a lamb plate. I was expecting actual pieces of lamb but it ended up being gyro meat. The meals came with pita bread, a salad, and hummus. Service was friendly and the food was decent, but I was disappointed about the lamb.
