Tuskegee, Alabama, is a short drive east of Montgomery. It has played an important part in the Civil Rights movement.
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.
The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the Voting Rights March of 1965.
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.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park pays homage to the rural roots of the 39th President of the United States.
St. Petersburg, Florida, is a pleasant city in the Tampa Bay area with plenty to see and do.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park pays homage to the humble beginnings of arguably the greatest president in the history of the United States.
The small Kentucky town of Hodgenville is the nearest settlement to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
Majestic Mount Rainier National Park, located in Washington, is one of America’s finest. It makes a good day trip from Seattle, but I suggest sticking around for a few days.
The city of Forks is the largest settlement near the western side of Olympic National Park. It makes a great base to visit the park. We spent two nights there and found it to be very centrally located.