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.
Selma, Alabama, is known for its role in the Civil Rights movement. There are several different landmarks around town directly related to the Voting Rights March of 1965.
Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia is the location of Camp Sumter, a notorious Civil War military prison.
Americus is a lovely town in Georgia that makes a great base for visiting Andersonville National Historic Site and Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
Mesilla is a small town in southern New Mexico. It has a colorful history and sits just south of the city of Las Cruces.
Fort Craig Historic Site preserves the ruins of a 19th-century fort on the Rio Grande. It’s located near Socorro, New Mexico.
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. It’s an interesting city with plenty to see and do.
Pecos National Historical Park, located 25 miles east of Santa Fe, New Mexico, protects the ruins of the Pecos Pueblo and a Spanish mission.
Fort Union National Monument contains the ruins of a 19th century military outpost along the Santa Fe Trail. It’s located in northern New Mexico near the city of Las Vegas.