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Amridge University - What To Do And See in Montgomery, AL

Montgomery was incorporated in 1819 on the 3rd of December and today it is the seat of the County with the same name and the capital city of Alabama State. Montgomery has a very important story to tell in Alabama's history and due to the events happened here over the time it became a historical location of national importance. The city is very well-known in the United States for housing the Maxwell Air Force Base and for giving the name to two US Navy ships, but it's also famous in Alabama due to the presence of 3 state universities and several private schools. When it comes to sightseeing, Montgomery has plenty to offer, from theaters and churches to museums and recreational parks. Besides the places to visit, there are also things to do in Montgomery, like family-fun festivals, regional triathlons and even quid ditch matches. However, here are a few of the best places to visit and the greatest things to do while visiting Montgomery, Al.

The State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama on 600 Dexter Avenue is a National Historic Landmark since 1960 and today only some parts of the building like the old State Supreme Court, the old Supreme Court Library, the rotunda or the old Senate Chamber are open to public for visits and tours. Another impressive feature of the State Capitol is the Avenue of Flags containing the flags of all the states in North America, with their names engraved on the native stones places at the flagpoles' bases. For families with children, Montgomery is a great resource for fun, entertainment and outdoor activities.

The Capital of Dream Triathlon and Kids Duathlon are two of Montgomery's amazing events, as they involve both adults and children. Visitors must not miss a ride on the Harriott II along the Alabama River docked downtown Montgomery next to the Riverwalk Amphitheater. During the ride you and your children will enjoy live entertainment, music and dancing, as well as dinner.

Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum on 2301 Coliseum Parkway house over 500 animals and 200 wildlife species on a 40-acre land and it will be a great educational experience for your children, as well as a fun opportunity for yourself and your family. The zoo is open from Monday to Sunday and ticket prices range from $7.50 for kids, to $12.00 for adults.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1 Festival Dr., features all year round classical and contemporary theatrical productions in the United States' sixth largest Shakespeare theater, the Carolyn Blount Theater. The festival takes place since 1972 and it is one of the world's ten largest Shakespeare festivals.

Old Alabama Town is actually an outdoor history museum and it represents a 19th century village open to public all year round, located in downtown Montgomery on 301 Columbus Street. There are six blocks of restored buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries showing the way of living and working in Alabama's past. The Kiwanis Park located in Old Town Alabama offers tourists and visitors the possibility of having a picnic, as there are no restaurants inside Old Alabama Town.