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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.

RENAISSANCE MONTGOMERY HOTEL & SPA AT THE CONVENTION CENTER 201 Tallapoosa Street Montgomery, AL 36104 t:334.532.0700 facebook.com/RenaissanceMontgomeryHotel Part of the Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

TABLE OF CONTENTS ISSUE 12 • 2016

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

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There’s always somethig happening in the Capital city, whether its shopping local at the curb market or hanging out at the Tipping Point.

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All information is subject to change.

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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!

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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

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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ANNUAL EVENTS

SUMMER July-Sept

FALL October-December

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4th of July Celebration

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Alabama National Fair

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Biscuits Baseball

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Zombie Walk

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Jazz on the Grass

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Haunted Hearse Tours

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Second Saturdays

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Riverwalk Wine Festival

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Broadway Under the Stars

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Tavern Fest

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Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival

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Zoo Boo

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Christmas Lights Festival

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Buckmasters Expo

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Capital City Christmas Parade

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Raycom Media Camellia Bowl

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Downtown Countdown NYE Celebration

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SPRING April-June

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Second Saturdays

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Zoo Weekend

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Alabama Book Festival

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Fitzgerald Gala & Silent Auction

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Capital of Dreams Triathlon

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Southern Writer’s Project

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Flimp Festival

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Southern Makers

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BrewFest & RiverJam

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Hank Williams Commemoration Fitzgerald Gala & Silent Auction

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Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo

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MAX Capital Classic Auburn vs Alabama Baseball

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Montgomery Half & Full Marathon

Traveler’s Tip

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See who’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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The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is one of Montgomery’s sparkliest cultural gems, offering an array of plays and theatre experiences each year, including classics by its namesake, contemporary dramas and comedies, brand new productions by emerging Southern voices and engaging children’s plays (like this summer’s blockbuster “Beauty & the Beast”) as well as timeless holiday favorites like “A Christmas Carol.” Visit asf.net to see what work will be on stage when you’re here.

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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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CAMELLIA BOWL

RIVERWALK WINE FESTIVAL

Wind down from a day exploring the city and sip your way along the banks of the Alabama River at the annual Riverwalk Wine Festival, which welcomes autumn’s cooler breezes each October and features tastings from more than 100 wineries, delish bites from area restaurants and live music.

This year’s event is on October 16. And if you like some of the vino you sample, you can take it home. Local wine shops are on hand with discounts on select bottles. funinmontgomery.com

The Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, played in historic Cramton Bowl, brings teams from the Sun Belt Conference and the Mid-American Conference to the capital city each December for one last bout of intense competition before they hang up their helmets for the year.

The game is televised on ESPN and drew more than 7,000 fans in person and far more TV viewers in its first year. It’s a unique college football experience that’s fun for all football fans, no matter who you root for. This year’s game is on December 17. camelliabowl.com

WORLD FIREFIGHTER COMBAT CHALLENGE

For the last few years, Montgomery has hosted this scorching event, drawing firefighters from around the globe to test their speed, strength and skills against each other in this intense competition. Wearing “full turnout gear,” pairs of competitors race as they simulate the real-live activities firefighters are called to perform on a daily basis. The timed races include climbing a five-story tower, dragging heavy hoses and rescuing a life-size “victim.” It all heats up this year October 24-29, 2016.

SOUTHERN MAKERS

Southern Makers is an annual event that brings thousands to Montgomery each spring, and this year was a kickoff for the celebration of the Year of Alabama Makers, a statewide tourism initiative highlighting the many amazing things made by Alabama’s creative community. A fundraiser for E.A.T. South, the events bring 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. southernmakers.com FOR INFORMATION 800-240-9452 OR TEXT MGMAL TO 313131

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BUCKMASTERS EXPO

TAVERN FEST

Beer lovers and history buffs descend on Old Alabama Town each fall to sample craft brews and explore the perfectly preserved 19th century village that’s tucked on the edge of downtown and serves as a living history museum.

The event raises funds for Old Alabama Town’s continued maintenance and programs and includes a silent auction, live music from local bands, food and dancing in addition to all the ice-cold beer. Tavern Fest 2016 takes place on October 28. landmarksfoundation.com

HALLOWEEN

Get an up-close-and-personal look at all the latest and greatest hunting, fishing and outdoor gear at this massive expo that fills the Montgomery Convention Center each summer. More than 300 exhibitors show off their products, and other highlights include concerts, free riverboat rides, Young Buck’s kids’ activities, a NASCAR simulator and the chance to meet celebrities like the hosts of the “Major League Bow Hunter” TV show and even the Jack Links Jerky Sasquatch. This year’s expo is August 19-21, and admission is free with a can of food to be donated to the city’s food bank. buckmasters.com

Who doesn’t enjoy a good ghost story? Thanks to a rich — and often tumultuous —history, Montgomery is generously peppered with sites where mysterious sounds shoot neck hairs straight up, spectral shadows float down dark halls, and all manner of eerie events take place. If you’re here near Halloween, take a Haunted Hearse Tour to see some of the capital city’s most spook-tacular spots. Kick back and relax in a retrofitted hearse while being driven to haunted locales and the spots where some of Montgomery’s most infamous murders occurred. visitingmontgomery.com

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BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS

Music by moonlight is the hallmark of this popular free event, which features tunes from famous Broadway hits played by the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. The setting is the grassy park around the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and guests are invited to bring a picnic to enjoy while listening. And feel free to sing! This year’s event is on September 15, 2016. montgomerysymphony.org

ASU TURKEY DAY CLASSIC

Alumni and fans from all over the country come back to Montgomery and join hometown Hornet faithful to give thanks for Southern football at the Turkey Day Classic, the homecoming game for Alabama State University’s football team that’s held on Thanksgiving Day. The entire week leading up to the gridiron action is packed with festive activities, including parades, performances by the Mighty Hornets Marching Band and tons of tasty tailgating. Get tickets for the game on November 24. bamastatesports.com

NEW YEAR’S DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN

Ring in the New Year Montgomery-style with this boisterous street party in the city’s entertainment district downtown on New Year’s Eve that includes live music, fireworks and a confetti drop when the clock strikes midnight.

Say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017 on December 31. funinmontgomery.com

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

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 to a southern favorite, featuring a Duroc pork chop stuffed with pears, red dragon eaves, farro with seasonal beans, mustard BBQ sauce with a charred cabbage and beet reduction. D 334-517-1155 • central129coosa.com 12 UPCOMING EVENTS VISITINGMONTGOMERY.COM

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

FIRE Steakhouse

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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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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

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. Join the crowd and try Sa Za’s angel hair pasta with Maine lobster meat, chopped shrimp and spinach in a chardonnay, exploded garlic and olive oil sauce. Or opt for its signature dish, the Rigatoni Bolognese, which boasts a rich sauce of carrots, celery, onion, beef, pork and cognac that is roasted for five hours before it’s finished with cream.

Carmelina San Marzano tomatoes are tossed with fresh herbs and rigatoni pasta to round out this unforgettably classic dish. D 334-495-7292 • sazapizza.com

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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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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, a 24-ounce double-rack pork chop, cooked tender and served with your choice of sides like skillet potatoes, risotto, or three-cheese macaroni and a sauce like creole brown butter, lemon-jalapeno beurre blanc or black garlic truffle butter.

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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Baumhower’s

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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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

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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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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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Little Caesars

When it comes to pizza, there’s nothing like the Little Caesars DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish. It’s SO good and always HOT-N-READY. Plus all of our pizzas are made using only quality ingredients, like fresh, never frozen Mozzarella and Muenster cheeses and sauce made from vine-ripened, California tomatoes. And our dough is made fresh in the store every day. No other national pizza chain does that. It’s no wonder why we’ve been named “Best Value in America” for the ninth year in a row. Little Caesars can also help you throw one heck of a party.

334-819-4900 • littlecaesar.com

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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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, a succulent duck leg served atop a root veggie hash and a crispoutside and soft-inside waffle.

334-514-5129 • windcreekmontgomery.com

Blackfinn Ameripub

This new addition to Montgomery’s dining scene promises classic pub grub in a lively, high-energy atmosphere. There are plenty of delicious dishes to choose from, but you can’t go wrong with the signature dish, the Goat Cheese Harvest Salad, field greens and romaine lettuce mixed with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, Granny Smith apples, dried apricots, spiced pecans, and sunflower seeds all drizzled with honey champagne vinaigrette.

334-517-1760 • blackfinnameripub.com

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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 Shrimp N Grits featuring a dozen succulent gulf shrimp sautéed in a pancetta and garlic beurre blanc sauce and piled atop creamy stone-ground grits. 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 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 double bone-in pork chop with herb butter served with smoked Gouda grits and creamed spinach. D 334-245-2320

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Twin Peaks

This lodge-like sports bar offers cold beer, hearty comfort foods and all the sports action you’re after on HD televisions. Try the signature dish, Mom’s Pot Roast, slow-roasted, tender beef with a rich homemade brown gravy and sides of roasted carrots and potatoes in garlic butter and green beans.

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

Kobe

flavors and fresh, handmade sushi dominate at Kobe |Far-east Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Enjoy the entertainment and delicious dishes that come from hibachi cooking, all in a friendly atmosphere with stellar service. A full bar and lounge is also available. Order the Kobe’s signature dish, the MGM Special, the chef’s selection of fresh sushi and sashimi.

334-694-7700

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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

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Mugshots

craving a burger so good it’s won multiple awards, |Ifthenyou’re head over to Mugshots Grill & Bar. Start things off with an order of tangy fried pickles. Then get ready for the main attraction, Mugshots’ signature dish: The Come-Back Burger. It’s a seasoned beef patty rocked with A-1 Steak Sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and the joint’s tangy homemade “come-back” sauce, served on a toasted bun with beer-battered fries.

334-277-1682 • mugshotsgrillandbar.com

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, the Three-Cheese Tortellini Alfredo, tender rings of cheese-filled pasta with chicken, bacon, roasted grape tomatoes and peas in creamy sauce.

334-356-3732 • fazolis.com

Dreamland

End your quest for the perfect ‘cue at Dreamland BBQ downtown, famous for its succulent ribs and delicious sauce.

Feel free to ”pig out” on some pork, but save a little room for dessert since Dreamland’s signature dish is its Banana Pudding.

It’s 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 offers the largest draft beer selection in central Alabama and has outside dining. D 334-273-7427 • dreamlandbbq.com

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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 our Lip Smackin’ 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 7 nights a week. B.B. King’s has the flavors to fill any night with perfection.

334-514-5247 • windcreekmontgomery.com

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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

Jalapeno’s In The Alley

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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 chef’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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GT South Gaming Tavern

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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.

334-288-3858 • gtsouth.com

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Always 10% off for Millitary and Law Enforcement Officers

(334) 832-0081

72 Dexter Avenue Downtown Location

(334) 271-3528

11123 Chantilly Pkwy Near Eastchase

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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 Mag Salmon, is panko breaded salmon filets served with battered fries along with a spicy Asian dipping sauce and ranch sauce.

334-288-3858

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 US” for its famous pimento cheese and signature Chicago Dogs packed with flavor. With the city’s largest selection of craft beer and its wellloved 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

Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding Central

Treat yourself to Pastry Chef Maggie’s heavenly cinnamon bun bread pudding with bourbon caramel and bourbon roasted pecans.

Chocolate Sinclair Sinclair’s

Indulge in a flour tortilla shell packed with ice cream and drowned in hot fudge. Sliced almonds and whipped cream are the finishing touches.

Strawberry shortcake Baumhower’s

FREE ICE CREAM Chappy’s

Do your best not to fill up on delicious deli classics so you can enjoy a mini ice cream cone filled with the soft-serve flavor of your choice. And the best part? It’s free.

End your next meal at Baumhower’s on a sweet note. Strawberry Shortcake, served seasonally, features a soft wedge of shortcake topped with vanilla ice cream and a cloud of whipped cream.

FOR INFORMATION 800-240-9452 OR TEXT MGMAL TO 313131

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Culinary Cool

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nternational flavor, meet your Southern cousin. Montgomery’s food scene is diverse and delicious with distinctly Southern highlights. Some restaurants even use ingredients sourced from local farms and gardens. Hardcore foodies, comfort food connoisseurs and everyone in between will celebrate with a spectacular array of choices. Montgomery is a place where everyone brings something to the table, from trusted old favorites to exciting new ventures. May we take your order?

ASIAN & INDIAN Ala Thai East

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

Asia Bistro & Seafood 7839 Vaughn Rd 334-213-3628 Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $ asiabistromontgomery.com

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

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Chin Chin

Malcom Dr |3349 334-394-9998

Lunch $ Dinner $ montgomerychinchin.com

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

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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

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King Buffet

Bell Rd |2727 334-273-8883

Lunch $ Dinner $ Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

The Crazy Buffet 5831 Atlanta Hwy 334-215-0055 Lunch $ Dinner $

EastChase Pkwy |7760 334-694-7700

Cuisine Style Express 1172 S Decatur St 334-517-1357 Lunch $ Dinner $

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East China 8153 Vaughn Rd 334-279-1779 Lunch $ Dinner $ montgomeryeastchina.com

Cloverdale Rd |503 334-356-4813

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

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Korean Garden 2801 Vaughn Plaza Rd 334-277-5685 Lunch $ Dinner $ Kudzu Noodle

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

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

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Lek’s Taste of Thailand 5421 Atlanta Hwy 334-244-8994 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

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Midori

Woodmere Blvd |5824 334-593-1754 Lunch $ Dinner $ Ming’s Garden

Eastern Blvd |1741 334-277-8188

Lunch $ Dinner $ mingsgardenmontgomery.com

Saigon Bistro

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

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Shilla Korean Restaurant

Carmichael Rd |5215 334-396-8007

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ shillakoreanrestaurant.com Street Cafe

Eastern Blvd |2777 334-396-2232 Lunch $ Dinner $$ Sushi Café

Zelda Rd |3004 334-819-7060

Mr. Chen’s 5461 Atlanta Hwy 334-260-9558 Lunch $ Dinner $

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

EastChase Pkwy |9160 334-270-1668

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Osaka Sushi Bar

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

Chef, Rocky Prince

Atlanta Hwy |6534 334-239-7450

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

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Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ montgomerysushicafe.com Sushi Yama 2070 Eastern Blvd 334-612-7800 Lunch $ Dinner $$ Top China

Lunch $ Dinner $ topchina.150m.com

Wasabi Japanese Cuisine

Coosa St D |117 334-517-1555

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Chef Rocky Prince spent almost a decade in Montgomery at the Capital City Club before taking the helm as executive chef at Wind Creek Montgomery’s Itta Bena fine dining restaurant. The Birmingham native got his training from Culinard, and then honed his skills at a French bistro in California before heading home to Alabama. During his time at the Capital City Club his food earned him praise, but he also made a name for himself by participating in many special events and charitable fundraisers as a part of the Club’s team. He’s now putting his culinary expertise to work at Itta Bena, creating upscale dishes with Southern flair and bit of Beale Street blues influence.

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

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Yokohama

Bell Rd |2707 334-517-1891

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BARBECUE Country’s Barbecue 2610 Zelda Rd 334-262-6211 Lunch $ Dinner $ countrysbbq.net

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Country’s Barbecue 5761 Atlanta Hwy 334-270-0126 Lunch $ Dinner $ countrysbbq.net

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Dreamland BBQ 101 Tallapoosa St D 334-273-7427 Lunch $ Dinner $ dreamlandbbq.com

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

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

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K&J Rib Shack

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

Sam’s Bar-B-Que

Atlanta Hwy |3510 334-279-0008 Closed: Sun & Mon Lunch $

CAFÉ Cafe Louisa 1034 E Fairview Ave 334-264-4241 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ cafelouisa.com

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

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Gazebo Tea Room 414 Perry Hill Rd 334-277-1839 Closed: Sun & Mon Lunch $$

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Shashy’s Fine Foods 1700 Mulberry St 334-263-7341 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ shashysbakery.com

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

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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

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

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

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First Watch

Zelda Road |2920 334-277-0802

Breakfast $ Lunch $ theeggandirestaurants.com Golden Corral

Eastern Blvd |1480 334-532-0020

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ goldencorralmontgomery.com GT South Gaming Tavern

Eastern Blvd |4017 334-356-5298

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

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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

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

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

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D’ Road Downtown 121 Montgomery St D 334-328-2938 Closed: Mon Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$ droadcafe.com

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El Paso Chili Company 539 N Eastern Blvd 334-244-0118 Closed: Sun Lunch $

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

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Savanna Cafe 175 Lee St D 334-416-8838 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ Sinclair’s 1051 E Fairview Ave 334-834-7462 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ sinclairsrestaurants.com

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Sinclair’s 7847 Vaughn Rd 334-271-7654 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ sinclairsrestaurants.com

Island Delight Caribbean 28 Dexter Ave D Opening Fall 2016 Closed: Sat–Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

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Jan’s Beach House Grill

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

Perry Hill Rd |1611 334-279-7477

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

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

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Closed: Mon–Tues Lunch $ Dinner $ gtsouth.com

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

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

Eastern Blvd |850 334-277-8300

Lunch $ Dinner $ Closed: Sun jansbeachhousegrill.com Karma

Adams Ave D |981 334-593-8311

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Magnolia’s Grill & Bar 96 Folmar Pkwy 334-288-3858 Dinner $$

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

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

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Railyard Brewing Co 12 W Jefferson St D 334-262-0080 Closed: Sun Lunch $$ Dinner $$ railyardbrewingcompany.com

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Sweet Creek Farm Market

Meriwether Rd |85334-280-3276 The Tipping Point

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

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Sundown East 3416 Atlanta Hwy 334-271-0501 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

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

Sommer’s Place 7972 Vaughn Rd 334-279-5401 Lunch $ Dinner $$ sommersplace.com

Hampstead High St |5015 334-260-9110

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

EastChase Pkwy |7712 334-239-7801 Lunch $ Dinner $ urbancookhouse.com Vicki’s Lunch Van

Fairground Rd |2520 334-409-9839 Closed: Sat & Sun Lunch $ Waffle House

Madison Ave D |301 334-293-9939

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ wafflehouse.com Wishbone Cafe

Atlanta Hwy |7028 334-244-7270

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ wishbonecafe.weebly.com FINE DINING The A&P Social

Cloverdale Rd |503 334-356-3814 Sunday Brunch Closed: Mon Dinner $$ theapsocial.com

Bonefish Grill

EastChase Pkwy |7020 334-396-1770 Lunch $$ Dinner $$$ bonefishgrill.com Central

Coosa St D |129 334-517-1155

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

Christi’s Italian Grille

Knollwood Blvd |92334-215-9344 Closed: Sat-Sun Dinner $ 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

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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

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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

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NYC Gyros

Commerce St D |15334-416-8161 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

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

EastChase Pkwy |7218 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 Sat & Sun: Lunch Lunch $$ Dinner $$ carrabbas.com

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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

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

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Little Caesars

Atlanta Hwy |4021 334-819-4900 Lunch $ Dinner $ littlecaesar.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

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Olive Garden

Eastern Blvd |2700 334-260-9220 Lunch $ Dinner $ olivegarden.com

Papa Roc’s Italian Grill

Atlanta Hwy |7780 334-676-4212

Closed: Sat-Sun Dinner $$ paparocsitaliangrill.com Pizza Perfect 428 Coliseum Blvd 334-244-7721 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

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Sa Za Serious Italian Food 138 Commerce St D 334-495-7292 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ sazapizza.com

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Take or Bake Pizza 64 Dalraida Rd 334-593-9753 Lunch $ Dinner $$

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

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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 72 Dexter Ave D 334-832-0081 Lunch $ Dinner $ cucosmexicancafe.com

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El Jalisco 5471 Atlanta Hwy 334-409-2978 Lunch $ Dinner $

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

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Ixtapa Bar & Grill 7157 EastChase Pkwy 334-277-7600 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ ixtapaEastChase.com

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Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 6132 Atlanta Hwy 334-272-5232 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

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Jalapeno’s Restaurant 8157 Vaughn Rd 334-277-2840 Lunch $ Dinner $

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Jalapeno’s In The Alley 130 Commerce St D 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 $

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Los Vaqueros 2195 Eastern Blvd 334-277-8339 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ losvaquerosmexicanrestaurant.com

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Moe’s Southwest Grill 2900 Zelda Rd 334-273-9198 Lunch $ Dinner $ moes.com

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Moe’s Southwest Grill 7028 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-3333 Lunch $ Dinner $ moes.com

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No Way Jose 9593 Vaughn Rd 334-647-1511 Lunch $ Dinner $ nowayjosemontgomery.com

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Rico’s Tacos 2256 E South Blvd 334-294-8591 Closed: Wed Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $

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Salsarita’s 8015 Vaughn Rd 334-356-5430 Lunch $ Dinner $ salsaritas.com

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

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Taqueria El Cantaro

Ann St |1130 334-356-6791

Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $

Tipico De Mexico

Malcolm Dr |3441 334-356-0489

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

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American Deli

Ann St |971 334-262-6122

Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ americandeli.com

Arby’s 5759 Atlanta Hwy 334-277-6379 Lunch $ Dinner $ arbys.com

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Brins Wings

Bell Rd |3133 334-244-9464

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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 Chicken Salad Chick 3070 Zelda Rd 334-517-1378 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ chickensaladchick.com

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Joe’s Again

W Fairview Ave |654 334-265-1462 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $

Mama’s Sack Lunch

S Perry St D |21334-265-5554 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $

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Chris’ Hotdogs 138 Dexter Ave D 334-265-6850 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ chrishotdogs.com

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

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Firehouse Subs 2890 Zelda Rd 334-277-6614 Lunch $ Dinner $ firehousesubs.com

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Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Zelda Rd |3078 334-356-3483

Lunch $ Dinner $ fiveguys.com Five Guys Burgers & Fries

EastChase Pkwy |7220 334-239-7220 Lunch $ Dinner $ fiveguys.com

Hamburger King

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

Honey Baked Ham

E South Blvd |2816 334-284-9100

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

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Jimmy John’s 1756 Carter Hill Rd 334-356-7744 Lunch $ Dinner $ jimmyjohns.com

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Jimmy John’s

Commerce St D |130 334-676-3803 Lunch $ Dinner $ jimmyjohns.com

Momma Goldberg’s Deli 7960 Vaughn Rd 334-517-1071 Lunch $ Dinner $ mommagoldbergsdeli.com Momma Goldberg’s Deli 44 Dexter Ave D Opening Fall 2016 Lunch $ Dinner $ mommagoldbergsdeli.com

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

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On a Roll 201 Tallapoosa St D 334-277-2433 Closed: Sat-Mon Lunch $

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Panera Bread

EastChase Pkwy |7224 334-274-9170

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ panerabread.com Panera Bread

Carter Hill Rd |2998 334-262-0064

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ panerabread.com Schlotzsky’s Deli

Carmichael Rd |5055 334-409-9993 Lunch $ Dinner $ schlotzskys.com

Scott Street Deli

Scott St D |412 334-264-9415

Closed: Sat-Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ scottstreetdeli.com Steak Out 2930 Carter Hill Rd 334-269-1800 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ wedeliversteaks.com

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

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

Closed: Mon Lunch $ Dinner $ seafoodbistrogump.com

Shrimp Basket

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

Commerce St D |105 334-262-4257

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Opening Summer 2016 Lunch $ Dinner $ miloshambergers.com

The Seafood Bistro

Woodmere Blvd |5780 334-279-7500

Vaughn Rd |7900 334-523-0466

Milo’s

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Chick-Fil-A

Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ chickfila.com

This is Wings

Eastern Blvd |3805 334-676-2238

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EastChase Pkwy |8747 334-279-7477

EastChase Loop |6921 334-271-1095

Closed: Sun Dinner $

Maxwell Homemade Hamburgers 1403 Maxwell Blvd 334-676-1926 Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $$

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

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That’s My Dog @ Ric & Mo’s

Watchman Dr |3150 334-517-1140

Wing Master 3430 Atlanta Hwy 334-517-1016 Lunch $ Dinner $

Lunch $ Dinner $ shrimpbasket.com Wintzell’s Oyster House Lunch $ Dinner $$ wintzellsoysterhouse.com SOUTHERN Blue Moon Cafe

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

Averitt Dr |7725 334-356-0543

Zaxby’s 6435 Atlanta Hwy 334-277-8066 Lunch $ Dinner $ zaxbys.com

Boyd Cooper Pkwy |9191 334-244-1085

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

N Decatur St D |518 334-264-6015

Zaxby’s 2923 Eastern Blvd 334-420-3500 Lunch $ Dinner $ zaxbys.com

Cloverdale Rd |431 334-262-8463

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Zelda Rd |2675 334-293-9933

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

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Awshucks Oyster Bar

Wetumpka Hwy |4100 334-279-6252 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$

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

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

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

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Cracker Barrel

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ crackerbarrel.com Davis Cafe

Closed: Sat–Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $

Derk’s Filet & Vine

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 |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

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Atlanta Hwy |7798 334-356-7165

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Martin’s Restaurant

Carter Hill Rd |1796 334-265-1767

Closed: Sat Lunch $ Dinner $ martinsrestaurant.org My Place Café Express 1055 Adams Ave 334-649-2700 Closed: Sun-Mon Lunch $ 1200myplace.com

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

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Peyton’s Place

Atlanta Hwy |5344 334-396-3630

Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $ peytonsplacelunch.tripod.com

SPORTS BAR & GRILL Baumhower’s Restaurant

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

Baumhower’s Downtown

S Union St D |201 334-263-8800 Closed: Sat-Sun Lunch $ Dinner $$ baumhowers.com

Buffalo Wild Wings

Taylor Rd |1414 334-272-5547

Lunch $ Dinner $ buffalowildwings.com Irish Bred Pub

Dexter Ave D |78334-834-7559

Lunch $$ Dinner $$ irishbredal.com Mugshots Grill & Bar

Pierce’s Country Cooking 610 W Fairview Ave 334-265-6068 Closed: Sun Breakfast $ Lunch $

Vaughn Rd |7971 334-277-1682

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

Watchman Dr |3150 334-517-1140

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

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Rock Bottom American Pub 2430 Eastern Blvd 334-239-7625 Closed: Sun & Mon Dinner $ rockbottomamericanpub.com

Twin Peaks

EastChase Pkwy |6814 334-513-1244

Lunch $ Dinner $ twinpeaksrestaurant.com

Wing House

Atlanta Hwy |6134 334-356-4674 Lunch $ Dinner $

Wingers Sports Grill 7929 Vaughn Rd 334-396-3279 Lunch $ Dinner $ wingersmontgomery.com

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Wow Wings Sports Bar 2701 Eastern Blvd 334-819-7811 Lunch $ Dinner $

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

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Firebirds Woodfired Grill 7078 EastChase Pkwy 334-819-5132 Lunch $$ Dinner $$ firebirdsrestaurants.com

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Longhorn Steakhouse

Eastern Blvd |4095 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 Cake Designs 3651 Debby Dr 334-288-6900 Closed: Sun-Mon Lunch $

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

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GiGi’s Cupcakes

Vaughn Rd |7918 334-356-3737

Lunch $ Dinner $ gigiscupcakesusa.com Jozettie’s Cupcakes

S Decatur St |1404 334-239-9289 Closed: Sun-Mon Lunch $

Jozettie’s Cupcakes

E South Blvd |2229 334-239-9289 Closed: Sun & Mon Lunch $ Dinner $

Liger’s Bakery

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

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

The Cheesecake Empori-Yum 107 S Court St 334-603-6963 Closed: Sun-Tues; Thurs-Sat

Vaughn Rd |7976 334-356-1403

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Dairy Queen 3160 Taylor Rd 334-272-1818 Lunch $ Dinner $ dairyqueen.com

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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 Opening Summer 2016

Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ tropicalsmoothie.com

Little Red Cupcake

California Yogurt Kraze 7730 Vaughn Rd 334-215-9135 Lunch $ Dinner $ californiayogurtkraze.com

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Smoothie King

EastChase Pkwy |7026 334-356-5621

Closed: Sat-Sun littleredcupcake.com Nancy’s Italian Ice Lunch $ Dinner $ nancysice.com

Popcorn Pizzazz 4029 Atlanta Hwy 334-517-1570 Closed: Sun Lunch $ Dinner $ popnpizzazz.com

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Antique & Fleamarket

For detailed map of locations see map between pages 99-101.

GT Gaming Tavern

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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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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.

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

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NIGHT LIFE FUN STARTS UP AS THE SUN GOES DOWN Railyard Brewing Company

W Jefferson St, 36104 |12334-262-0080

railyardbrewingcompany.com Located across from Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium, the Railyard Brewing Company is a purveyor of fine American Craft beer from the esteemed God father of Alabama’s brewing, Jamie Ray.

DOWNTOWN AlleyBAR

Commerce St, 36104 |166 334-387-3333

AviatorBAR

1048 Jazz & Blues Club

E Fairview Ave, 36106 |1104 334-834-1048 1048jazzandblues.com

B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant

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1801 Eddie L Tullis, 36117 334-514-5247 windcreekmontgomery.com

Barra Hookah Lounge

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1408 Madison Ave, 36104 334-557-1757 facebook.com/barrahookah

Black Swan

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

Blackfinn Ameripub

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6854 EastChase Pkwy, 36117 334-517-1760 blackfinnameripub.com

Blue Byrd’s

Atlanta Hwy, 36117 |6804 334-356-4690

Bud’s

E Fairview Ave, 36106 |1018 334-356-3866

Capitol Oyster Bar

Shady St, 36104 |617 334-239-8958

capitoloysterbar.com

Eastside Grille

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

It’ll Do Tavern

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Kru on Mt Meigs

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

Leroy

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

Commerce St, 36104 |166 334-284-2867

Dreamland BBQ

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

The Exchange

Tallapoosa St, 36104 |201 334-481-5165

houserestaurantmontgomery.com

Fountain Court Lounge

Tallapoosa St, 36104 |300 334-269-5055

50/50

Montgomery St, 36104 |129 334-546-2910

Irish Bred Pub

Dexter Ave, 36104 |78334-834-7559

irishbredmontgomery.com

La Salle Bleu & Sous La Terre

One 2 Zero2

Madison Ave, 36104 |120 334-245-2320

SandBAR at the Silos

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

The Village Gallery

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

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

Nineteen Wine Bar & Bistro

Commerce St, 36104 |19334-312-9315

Liquids

Vaughn Rd, 36117 |5060 334-649-2305

facebook.com/liquidsclub

Lost Highway Montgomery Music Hall

Malcom Dr, 36116 |3447 334-233-4958

Pine Bar

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

Ric & Mo’s

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

Rock Bottom

Eastern Blvd, 36117 |2430 334-239-7625

rockbottomamericanpub.com

Stucky’s Night Club

Vaughn Rd, 36117 |5040 334-239-7012

Tipping Point

Hampstead High St, 36117 |5015 334-260-9110 tippingpointhampstead.com

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

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The Exchange 201 Tallapoosa St D 334-481-5165

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3. Pineapple Upside Down SaZa 138 Commerce St D 334-495-7292

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5. Don’t Blink

GT South Gaming Tavern 4017 Eastern Blvd 334-356-5298

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6. Pomtini

La Jolla 8147 Vaughn Rd 334-356-2600

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7. Day in the Shade

Fountain Court Lounge 300 Tallapoosa St D 334-269-5055

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

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8. Central Passion Central 129 Coosa St D 334-517-1155

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9. Wasabi Tea

Wasabi 117 Coosa St D 334-517-1555

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10. MugTai

Mugshots 7971 Vaughn Rd 334-277-1682

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11. Atomic Plum

Kabuki 7834 Vaughn Rd 334-273-8885

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12. Charleston Fizz

Tipping Point 5015 Hampstead High St 334-260-9110

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13. Frozen Samurai

Kobe 7760 EastChase Pkwy 334-694-7700

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

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

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

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Pinnacle Pl, Prattville |594 334-285-7088

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

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Jalapeno’s In The Alley 130 Commerce St D 334-262-4939

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20. Blackberry Shine

The House 201 Tallapoosa St D 334-481-5166

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Blackfinn Ameripub 6854 Eastchase Pkwy 334-517-1760

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AlleyBAR 166 Commerce St D 334-387-3333

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25. Southern Hurricane B.B. King’s Blues Club 1801 Eddie L Tullis Rd 866-946-3360

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26. The Magnolia Margarita Magnolia’s Grill & Bar 96 Folmar Pkwy 334-288-3858

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Atlanta Hwy |7780 334-676-4212

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Baumhower’s

Eastern Blvd |2465 334-271-1831

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Carrabba’s 1510 Eastern Blvd 334-271-7500

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Commerce St |166 334-284-2867

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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

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Civil Heritage Trail

Discounts to military, AAA & seniors Located in Downtown Montgomery | 301 Columbus St For more information & calendar, visit

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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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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 D |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

thehankwilliamsmuseum.net This popular attraction pays tribute to one of the most revered and loved country music writers and performers. Admission charge.

Open Mon–Sun.

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.

Hank Williams Statue

Hill Plaza, N Perry St, 36104 D |Lister funinmontgomery.com A life-size statue of the famed country music legend Hank Williams stands across from the old city auditorium. Free admission. Open Mon – Sun dawn to dusk.

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The F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum THEY BELONG TO THE WORLD.

Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park One Museum Drive | Montgomery, AL 36117

334.240.4333 museuminfo@mmfa.org

www.mmfa.org

334.264.4222

919 FELDER AVE., MONTGOMERY 36106

“…another of Montgomery's best kept secrets. Just to walk in the house is to know you've traced the footsteps of one of the most dynamic and literary couples to ever live.”

– Insiderpages.com

www.thefitzgeraldmuseum.org

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FAMILYFUN SUMMONING SMILES FROM KIDS OF ALL AGES Montgomery Biscuits Baseball

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

biscuitsbaseball.com Montgomery’s minor league baseball team located in Historic Riverwalk Stadium. Admission charge. Schedule varies. Call for schedule.

Alabama Cattlemen’s A ­ ssociation “MOOseum”

Proud supporters of the

S Bainbridge St, 36102 D |201 334-265-1867

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

CIVIL HERITAGE TRAIL

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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MONTGOMERY.ROCKINJUMP.COM

334.239.2587 • 5544 ATLANTA HIGHWAY

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HISTORY HAPPENED HERE WALK BACK IN TIME Alabama State Capitol

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

Washington Ave, 36104 D |400 334-956-8479

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 King­M ­ emorial Baptist Church

Dexter Ave, 36104 D |454 334-263-3970

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

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

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

N Ripley St, 36104 D |347 334-242-6263

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.

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Open Mon - Sat.

Freedom Rides Museum

S Court, 36104 D |210 334-230-2680

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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Governor’s Mansion

Perry St, 36104 |1142 334-834-3022

Built in 1906, this graceful mansion has been home to the Governor of Alabama since its purchase in 1950.

Free admission.

Rosa Parks Library and Museum & Children’s Wing

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.

Museum of Alabama

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

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.

Tuskegee History Center

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

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

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.

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

lib.alasu.edu/natctr/index.html View Civil Rights and African American cultural exhibits.

Free admission. Open Mon–Tues; Thurs – Sun.

Old Alabama Town

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

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.

CIVIL HERITAGE TRAIL

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Civil Heritage Trail

Stories Shared, Secrets Exposed

The People of Tuskegee are Sharing Their History, Telling Their Stories, Revealing human rights tragedies and civil rights triumphs.

See museum exhibits on Creek Indian culture and conflict, Civil War battles, the emergence of Tuskegee Institute as an education powerhouse, the tragic Tuskegee Syphilis Study, and the fight for voting rights and equal American citizenship.

Visit the Tuskegee History Center, mention this Montgomery Visitor Guide ad and ask for your free gift* from Carver’s Coastal Kitchen. * while supplies last

104 South Elm Street Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 334-724-0800

www.tuskegeecenter.org

ALSO VISIT • Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site • Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site • Tuskegee University • Tuskegee National Forest

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SUPER NATURAL MONTGOMERY GARDENS & MORE Alabama Nature Center

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.

Downtown Farm

Molton St, 36104 D |425 eatsouth.org 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.

Lagoon Park Trail

Park Dr, 36109 |Lagoon 334-625-2300

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.

Wright Brothers Park

Maxwell Blvd, 36104 D |funinmontgomery.com

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.

Proud supporters of the

MONTGOMERY

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.

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Gateway Park • 3800 Davenport Pkwy

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Oak Park • 1010 Forest Ave

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Ida Bell Young • 5400 Vaughn Rd

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Vaughn Rd Park • 3620 Vaughn Rd

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Kiwanis Park • 400 N Hull St

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Experience the thrill of the game and the high of the night at two captivating locations.

FIND YO UR WINNING MO ME NT.

$10 Casino FREE Play On your first visit when you sign up for Wind Creek Rewards

Valid for New Players only. Offer expires 12/30/16. Present this coupon to PLAYER SERVICES. Mention code MRR16FP$10.

Limit one per player per account.

1801 Eddie L. Tullis Rd., Montgomery, AL • 100 River Oaks Dr., Wetumpka, AL WindCreekMontgomery.com • WindCreekWetumpka.com © 2016 Wind Creek Hospitality

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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

Coosa Outdoor Center

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172 River Rd 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

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

Open Mon-Sun.

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.

Ft. Toulouse/Jackson Park

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2521 W Fort Toulouse Rd Wetumpka, AL 36093 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.

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.

Go Karting Montgomery

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.

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.

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.

Eastbrook

Antique & Fleamarket

Rosa Parks Museum ticket prices: 12 years and under $5.50; over 12 years $7.50 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sun. and Holidays - Special engagements only (334) 241-8661 252 Montgomery St. Montgomery, AL 36104

Gaze Skyward.

GT Gaming Tavern

Civil Heritage Trail

W. A. Gayle Planetarium Civil Heritage Trail & Downtown Bike Racks Public Parking

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.

Mon. - Thur. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sun. - 1 show only Sat. and Holidays - Special engagements only

Parks

(334) 241-4799 1010 Forest Ave. Montgomery, AL 36106

Downtown Bike Route For detailed map of locations see map between pages 99-101.

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Ride the Train!

Relive the golden age of railroading at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Railroad artifacts and memorabilia in restored depots.

Train Rides & Family Friendly Special Events throughout the year.

Opening in March for the 2016 Season For information and tickets

www.HODRRM.org

N www.jasminehill.org • 334-567-6463 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka, AL 36093 1919 9th Street Calera, AL • I-65 North to Exit 228 • 205-757-8383

Open: Friday & Saturday 9 - 5 • Sunday Noon - 5

Explore 18th c. French and 19th c. American frontier life in this large rural park. Frequent living history events, nature trail, campsites, and a museum are only 20 miles north of Montgomery.

Park: Sunrise-Sunset. Visitor Center: 8am-5pm.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.

334-567-3002

www.fttoulousejackson.org www.preserveala.org/forttoulousejackson.aspx 2521 W. Fort Toulouse Rd., Wetumpka, Alabama 36093 Mention this ad for 10% discount at gift shop.

Good through 12/31/16 ALABAMA HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR INFORMATION 800-240-9452 OR TEXT MGMAL TO 313131

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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

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

Catoma Ball Fields

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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

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

Paterson Field

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

Riverwalk Stadium

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

Ron Nunn Complex @ AUM

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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

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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

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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

O’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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FOOTBALL MONTGOMERY STYLE Montgomery packs plenty of team spirit in its borders, as home to three universities with football programs. They all promise some great on-the-field action as well as welcoming tailgating before home games.

FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, EAGLES Faulkner fans do a lot of tailgating all over campus before almost packing the 6,000-seat stadium. We regularly have about 4,000 people here and more on big games and homecoming.

HUNTINGDON COLLEGE, HAWKS Huntingdon is located in Montgomery’s historic Old Cloverdale neighborhood, and its football team draws a lot of locals to its home games thanks to a fanfriendly atmosphere.

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY, HORNETS This Historically Black College and University has been a fixture in Montgomery since its founding and is proudly carrying on its storied football tradition this season. The Turkey Day Classic, a week long affair the week of Thanksgiving every year, is an incredibly festive atmosphere and also homecoming.

BLOSSOMING BOWL In 2014, the first Raycom Media Camellia Bowl was played in Montgomery, putting the capital city on college football’s map with an exciting post-season game. The game is televised on ESPN and drew more than 7,000 fans in person and far more viewers in its first year.

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IN THE SWING OF THINGS

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 the best and more 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.

Cottonwood Golf Club

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

Emerald Mountain Golf Club

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254 Mountain View Dr 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

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

Wetumpka Hwy, 36110 |3250 334-270-1660

Tallapoosa Lakes

Dozier Rd, 36117 |1501 334-260-4900 tallapoosalakes.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eastbrook

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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

ALL TOGETHER NOW

Repeat Performance

Eastdale Mall

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1530 Mulberry St, 36106 334-264-0496

JUST FOR KIDS

Storkland/Name Dropper

EastChase Pkwy, 36117 |7107 334-277-7118 storkland.net

STYLE SAVVY FOR MEN

Buckelew’s, Inc.

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1617 Graham St, Suite 101, 36106 334-279-5147

JoS. A. Bank

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

The Locker Room

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

DECK THE WALLS

The Dauber Gallery

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

Stonehenge & Stonehenge Lighting

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

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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

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

PET LOVERS

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

Edible Arrangements

Zelda Rd, 36106 |3000 334-270-2888

ediblearrangements.com

Honey Baked Ham

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

Montgomery Curb Market

Madison Ave, 36104 |1004 334-263-6445

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Peppertree Steaks & Wine

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

Popcorn Pizzazz

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

Priesters Pecan Company

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

Tucker Pecan

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

BE SPECIFIC

A-Z Toys

EastChase Pkwy, 36117 |7248 334-356-9648

Alabama Outdoors

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

Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design

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

B. Barganier Interior Accents

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

Biscuits Basket

Coosa St, 36104 |200 334-323-2255

Gander Mountain

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

Henig Furs, Inc.

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

Southern Homes & Gardens

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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

THE PERFECT GIFTS

Capitol’s Rosemont Gardens

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

Goat Hill Museum Store

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

Governor’s Mansion Gift Shop

Finley Ave, 36104 |30334-241-8824

Marquirette’s Exquisite Jewelry

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

Ware Jewelers

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

Montgomery Antiques & Interiors, LLC

Eastern Blvd, 36117 |1955 334-277-2490

montgomeryantiquesandinteriors.com

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

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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

Unique souvenirs, gifts & artist-made items made in & about Alabama.

Store hours: Mon - Fri 8:00-4:30, Sat 9:00-4:00 Located inside the State Capitol on the Union Street Side 600 Dexter Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104

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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

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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 Auburn University Montgomery

|334-244-3562 aum.edu

Capital City Club

|334-834-8920 capitalmontgomery.com Chapel Hill Meeting House at The Waters

|334-272-3200 thewatersal.com

Club Room at Hampstead

|334-270-6700 hampsteadliving.com

Gateway Park Lodge

|334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com

Hank Williams Museum

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

|334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com

Jasmine Hill Gardens

|334-567-6463 jasminehill.org

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

|334-240-4333 mmfa.org

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Montgomery Performing Arts Center

|334-481-5100 mpaconline.org

Troy University’s Davis Theatre

|334-241-9567 troy.edu/davistheatre

Troy University’s Whitley Hall

Montgomery Zoo & Mann Museum

|334-241-9500 troy.edu

Old Alabama Town

|334-261-1120 visitingmontgomery.com

Porter Club at Railyard

|334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com

Riverwalk Amphitheater

|334-625-4799 troy.edu/planetarium

Riverwalk Stadium

|334-277-1077 alleystation.com

RSA Plaza Terrace

|334-279-0297 wynlakes.com

Tavern at Railyard

|334-264-7480 jenniewellercatering.com

|334-240-4900 montgomeryzoo.com |334-240-4500 oldalabamatown.com

|334-262-0080 railyardbrewingcompany.com |334-625-2100 funinmontgomery.com

|334-323-2255 riverwalk-catering.com |334-264-6090 montgomery-catering.com |334-262-0080 railyardbrewingcompany.com

Union Station

Union Station Train Shed

W.A. Gayle Planetarium The Warehouse

Wynlakes Country Club Young House

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For Extraordinary events, We’ve Got Your number From 10 to 300 we can accommodate your private event with three unique venues.

The Cellar 24 capacity Boardroom table and lounge with soft seating The River Room 100 capacity Seats 48 at rounds, includes private patio with soft seating 129 Coosa 300 capacity Seats 144 at rounds, includes private 2nd floor balcony

Central is located in the heart of Montgomery’s downtown entertainment district at 129 Coosa St. Montgomery, AL, 36104. To book an event please call 334-517-1121 or visit www.central129coosa.com and www.129coosa.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.

CALLING ALL GROUPS! WHAT THE MONTGOMERY CVB CAN DO FOR YOU

With a wide array of services and helpful advice delivered by a knowledgeable, friendly team, the Montgomery CVB makes FUN convenient and affordable for Request your MGM groups of any Event Planner kind and any size.

See it All: Take a Tour n Detailed Itineraries n Step-On-Guide Service

Try these activities and attractions: • • • • • • •

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 Dept. of Archives & History • Riverfront Park and Splashpad • Ice Palace at Eastdale Mall

Services 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.

Here is what we can do for you: • 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

Stay Power: Lodging n Make Hotel Recommendations n Send a Lead for the Best Hotel Rates

Marion Winn,

Convention & Event Servicing Manager

334-261-1107 mwinn@montgomerychamber.com

Enjoy a Warm Welcome: Bags & Brochures n Welcome Bags and Name Badges n Montgomery Promotional Material

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120 Madison Avenue Montgomery, Alabama 36104

334.245.2320

Fairfield Inn & Suites Montgomery Airport South 7560 Mobile Highway Montgomery, Alabama 36105

334.281.6882

Hampton Inn & Suites Historic Downtown

100 Commerce Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104

334.265.1010

Hampton Inn Montgomery South Airport 60 Wasden Road Hope Hull, Alabama 36043

334.280.9592

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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 hotel’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.

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Hilton Garden Inn, EastChase

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7665 EastChase Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117 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.

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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Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South

Folmar Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36105 |96334-288-3858 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 Cafe or the convenience of in-room dining. Free airport shuttle.

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Seasonal Outdoor Pool • Exercise Room • Business Center Guest Laundry Facilities • Free Long Distance Calling Free Wireless High-Speed Internet • Free Hot Breakfast

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334.676.2582 fax | guestservices110@gmail.com

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Convenient to Downtown, Airport, Maxwell AFB and Hyundai

334.270.9199 5135 Carmichael Rd. hiexpress.com/montgomeryei85

Full-Service Restaurant • 24-hour Pavilion Pantry • Fitness Room • 24-hour Business Center Complimentary WiFi • 4,180 sq. ft. Divisible Banquet/Meeting Space (Up to 240 guests)

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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 Louisa’s Bakery in Old Cloverdale and grab some fresh-baked, homemade doggie cookies made with only the best ingredients.

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Downtown’s Only All Suite Hotel

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.

300 Tallapoosa St • 334.269-5055 www.EmbassySuitesMontgomery.com facebook.com/embassysuites.montgomery

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Navigation

RIVER REGION

MONTGOMERY AND THE RIVER REGION

Traveler’s Tip

The Google Maps mobile app gets you where you want to go. With voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation, see estimated time to your destination and live traffic info.

Search for restaurants, businesses and attractions near you. Find and get recommendations.

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 Region’s communities include: Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, the Town of Pike Road, Wetumpka, and Tuskegee. The region is growing quickly and is currently home to over 366,000 people. Discover the abundant opportunities that make them great places to live, work or visit.

Google Maps even shows you offers and discounts near you, so you can get great deals on the go.

Montgomery to Prattville

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

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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.

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 Tuskegee

25 minutes via I-85 • Tuskegee Institute • George Washington Carver Museum • Booker T. Washington’s Home • The Oaks • Tuskegee Airmen • National Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center

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

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River Region

COMMUNITY

THE TOWN OF PIKE ROAD GOOD NEIGHBORS A QUINTESSENTIAL ALABAMA “HOMETOWN,” THE TOWN OF PIKE ROAD WELCOMES ALL TO EXPERIENCE ITS WELL-BLENDED MIX OF OLD AND NEW.

Connected & Community-Focused Nestled nicely into the eastern part of Montgomery County, the Town of Pike Road is a perfect snapshot of small-town life, offering pastoral scenery and a more leisurely pace that feels a whole world away, yet is only minutes from opportunities offered by neighboring cities.

The Town of Pike Road recently celebrated its 18th birthday, and a lot has changed since the town was incorporated as a municipality in 1997. However, one thing remains the same: its mission.

“Planning for the future while preserving our character,” are more than words on paper. This mission statement is lived out daily and put into practice by Mayor Gordon Stone and other town leaders.

Pike Road’s character, according to many residents, is what makes the town special.

What began as a community with a little more than 200 people has now prospered into a thriving town. Its sprawling meadows and woodland glens are dotted with more than 40 unique neighborhoods, each with its own personality and including some of the region’s oldest settlements. Today’s population of approximately 8,000 residents is diverse, with citizens across the demographic spectrum calling the Town of Pike Road home.

With all this growth, maintaining its unique character remains as fundamental as it was when the town began, as Mayor Stone explained. “We’ve listened to the people from day one and stayed true to what is important to them.”

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Who Knew?

The Town of Pike Road has been named the fastest growing municipality in the State of Alabama for the past three consecutive years.

Kids Come First More than 200 meetings and thousands of heartfelt conversations with residents helped establish the four pillars that drive the Town’s progress: quality of life, public service, planning and education.

While each of these pillars is equally important, the education component played a significant role in 2015 as the long journey of establishing of a public school system came to fruition.

A longtime dream became a reality on August 13, 2015, when the doors opened to the Pike Road School System. More than 1,000 students were welcomed to their community school.

Who Knew?

The Pike Road School System is one of the only schools in the State of Alabama using project-based learning to educate students. Advanced technology combined with hands-on learning is giving students the ability to think, innovate and create and preparing them for the real world.

Who Knew?

In honor of the Town’s 18th birthday, leaders unveiled a mural wall project that will illustrate the history of Pike Road. This 60 x 12 foot mural was erected in the Town’s historical district behind the original Town Hall. The entire community was invited to paint the foundation on the wall, “making their mark” on history. A local artist then painted historical scenes that help tell the story of Pike Road. This mural is also part of the Alabama 200, the state’s bicentennial celebration.

The first campus of the school system houses kindergarten through eighth grade students, who live within the municipal limits of Pike Road.

A grade will be added each year, with the first senior class of Pike Road School System set to graduate in the spring of 2020.

Properties throughout the town are already being renovated and plans are in the works to develop these additional campuses.

Students and parents are thrilled to once again have the opportunity to experience excellence in public education.

A Prosperous Present Its ability to attract such a variety of people is proof of its appeal, and perhaps the Town’s biggest asset is its commitment to preserving the past while planning wisely for the future. Small family farms and equestrian facilities maintain the Town’s ties to its agricultural roots, as new businesses and new neighborhoods come to the area, creating a harmonious mix of yesterday and today. “Our motto is ‘welcome home,’ and these words exemplify the spirit of this town and the feeling we try to convey to everyone who visits,” said Mayor Gordon Stone.

The Future is Bright

Who Knew?

Pike Road is home to Alabama’s Mother of the Year for the past two years. Residents Patty Payne and Charlene Rabren earned the title in 2014 and 2015.

Since incorporation, the Town of Pike Road has grown and evolved. “Pike Road is a special place. Our unique municipal model is built on great partnerships, strong volunteers, dedicated staff and an engaged group of residents,” said Mayor Stone. The Town has now completed the first two phases of a Natural Trails System that highlights the beauty of its rural landscape and will also be used as an educational tool to connect neighbors, family and friends. When complete, the system will use four different “trailheads” to connect more than 30 miles of land. Each one of these will focus on a different educational component and tie back into the history of Pike Road.

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Upcoming Events

Find more details at www.pikeroad.us and on our social media pages.

July 4

Independence Day & Summer Fest

July 7-8

Art Workshop

Aug 2

National Night Out

Aug 10

Pike Road School-First Day of School

Sept 15

Lunch & Learn

Oct 1

The Market on Chapel Hill

Oct-Nov

“Hey Look At Us” hay bale decorating contest

Oct 24

Town of Pike Road Founders Day

Oct 14-15

4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out

Nov 6

Dec 2

Christmas Tree Lighting

Veterans Appreciation Ceremony

Dec 15

Lunch & Learn

Connect With Us

Like us on Facebook: Town of Pike Road, AL Find us on Instagram: @townofpikeroad Follow us on Twitter: @townofpikeroad Sign up for our weekly emails by visiting www.pikeroad.us

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River Region

COMMUNITY

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

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.

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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 over 1,200 historic structures you can observe boast architectural significance that go 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.

VISITOR GUIDE selmaalabama.com Take the city’s Walking Tour to discover its multi-layered history as seen in its wide array of architectural styles.

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.

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Selma boasts over 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.

Events Calendar 2016 SELMA

January Morgan Academy Deer Hunt

February Black Heritage Field Trips Black Belt Genealogy Conference and Family History Fair

March Bridge Crossing Jubilee Alabama River Chili Cook-off SABRA Sanctuary Annual Charity Dinner and Auction Historic Selma Pilgrimage

April April Walking Tours Little Friends Fish Fry Fundraiser ArtsRevive Annual Art Show Central Alabama Crawfish Festival Low Country Boil Dallas County Relay for Life Historic U.S. Hi-Way 80 Yard Sale Butterflies and Bridges 8K Race Michael Johnson Youth Football and Cheer Camp Battle of Selma Re-enactment Rock N Ribs Benefit

June—September First Friday events at the St. James Hotel

June Unity in the Community Jazz on the Grazz A White Linen Affair

July Fourth of July Spectacular Jazzy Weekend “Stop the Violence – Move Your Body” Street Fest Screen on the Green Outdoor Movie Cool Water Band on Tour Michael Johnson Fun Fest Community Fun Day and Karaoke

August Selma Museum Tours Water Avenue One-Day Flea Market Women in Business Open House and Street Fest Gospel Explosion

September Riverfront Park Music & Arts Festival Sturdivant Hall BBQ on the Greens Labor Day Weekend Finale

October Central Alabama Fair Yeargan Farms Pumpkin Patch St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Lobsterfest Alabama Tale Tellin’ Festival Integrity Worldwide 5K Haunted History Tours Central Alabama Marching Band Festival Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook-off Monster March and Fall Fest Kenan’s Mill Festival

December Selma Christmas Parade Reindeer Romp 5K Holiday Festival Art Jam at the Walton Theatre

Visit SelmaAlabama.com for dates and details.

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River Region

COMMUNITY

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.

The Grass Is Greener

VISITOR GUIDE

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 over 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

MARCH

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 over 40 more local and regional artists, plus live entertainment and great food.

MAY

Prattville City Fest This arts & crafts show is held the first Saturday in May. Includes a free concert on Friday night. There are over 120 arts & crafts vendors with 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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Phone: 334-365-7392 Toll-Free: 1-800-588-2796 Fax: 334-361-1314

River Region

COMMUNITY

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.

Coosa

Fort Toulouse

Explore the Outdoors

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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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Wetumpka has an abundance of walking trails and recreational biking/hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiast.

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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 over 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.

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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.

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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.

Visit cityofwetumpka.com for more details.

Sports Complex

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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.

2016 Special Events

Other annual events:

WETUMPKA’S RIVER AND BLUES MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL - JULY 16, 2016 This annual Festival has over 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 10, 2016 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- FEBRUARY 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

Who Knew?

Star-Fall

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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Montgomery

COMMUNITY

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 ASF: 10% off Biscuits Baseball: Wednesday - $2 Beer, Soda & Dogs First White House of the Confederacy: 10% off gift shop Ft. Toulouse Gift Shop: 10% off Goat Hill Museum Store: 15% off Governor’s Mansion Gift Shop: 15% off Hank Williams Museum: $1 off admission Harriott II: 10% off ticket Jasmine Hill Gardens: $2 off admission

Old Alabama Town: 10% off The Spa at Montgomery Renaissance: 20% off Rockin’ Jump: $2 off Jump Time Wind Creek Casinos: $10 Free Play on Saturdays Montgomery Zoo: $1 off Adults Nightlife AlleyBAR: Free Cover AviatorBAR: Free Cover The Exchange: 10% off

Restaurants Baumhower’s: 10% off Blackfinn Ameripub: 10% off Central: 10% off Cuco’s: 10% off Dreamland BBQ: 10% off Fazoli’s: 10% off The House: 10% off Irish Bred Pub: 10% off & Mondays after 3 pm, 50% off food Jalapenos: 10% off La Jolla: 20% off

Momma Goldberg’s Deli: 10% off Montgomery Cafe at Embassy Suites: 10% off Mugshots: 10% off Papa Roc’s: Free Dessert Railyard Brewing Co: 15% off Sa Za: 10% off The Tipping Point: 10% off Twin Peaks: 20% off Wasabi: 10% off Which Wich: 10% off Wintzell’s: 15% 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.

Make Jackson your hospital.

Learn more at jackson.org

Know why so many folks in the River Region call Jackson Hospital “my hospital”?

Because we’re practicing some of the most innovative medicine in the area.

Not only have we established one of the Southeast’s most advanced robotic surgery centers, and received national certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, we’re also the first hospital in Alabama to be certified by the Joint Commission for both heart attack treatment and spine surgery. Yet as proud as we are of our technology, it’s our dedication to providing compassionate healthcare that makes our neighbors choose Jackson Hospital again and again.

A MASTER-PLANNED FAMILY COMMUNITY IN EAST MONTGOMERY Adjacent to Montgomery’s newest elementary, middle and high schools The city’s newest YMCA is located in the middle of the neighborhood Your choice of five of the River Region’s best home builders Dozens of floor plans to choose from

And suddenly there it was. Home.

Community swimming pool

334.215.9215 newparkliving.com

9430 Park Crossing Between Ray Thorington Road and Taylor Road

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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 (Jalapeno’s) or Asian (Wasabi) to Italian (SaZa’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.

Town

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, where Chef Randal Gresham, Jr. adds his creativity to the finest locally sourced ingredients. 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.

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.

EAST SIDE East Montgomery is home to newer house 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. Then head further east to check out the Town of Pike Road. This historic haven amid the fields and forests of the countryside offers a chance to explore this beautiful landscape on its Natural Trails System, four miles of interconnected, multi-use trails.

While You’re Here: Join the crowds for a satisfying meal at Martha’s Place, a Montgomery institution dishing up comfort-food classics.

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GET & GO

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 8:30am-5:00pm. 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

More Than Tours

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.com 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

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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Downtown Map: THINGS TO SEE & DO Entertainment District

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Montgomery Area Visitor Center

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Freedom Rides Museum

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Alabama Artist Gallery

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Hank Williams Museum

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Alabama Cattlemen’s

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Hank Williams Statue

Association MOOseum

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Montgomery Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium

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Alabama Judicial Building

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Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

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Alabama State Capitol

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Museum of Alabama

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Civil Rights Memorial & Center

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Old Alabama Town

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Court Square Fountain

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Riverboat – Harriott II

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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

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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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First White House of

the Confederacy

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Parks

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Antique & Fleamarket

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GT Gaming Tavern

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

13. National Center for the Study of

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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9. Ice Palace

Parks

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