Guidebook for Montgomery
Food Scene
Walking distance, great queso, you can get a pitcher of Watermelon margaritas to go.
25 locals recommend
El Rey Burrito Lounge
1031 E Fairview AveWalking distance, great queso, you can get a pitcher of Watermelon margaritas to go.
Close by. Highly rated, and bit fancy (make a reservation). The bartender won best in the state. Sundays brunch is a thing.
28 locals recommend
Vintage Year
405 Cloverdale RdClose by. Highly rated, and bit fancy (make a reservation). The bartender won best in the state. Sundays brunch is a thing.
Jubilee Seafood
1057 Woodley RdWalking distance. Casual. Excellent seafood from the Gulf.
Cafe Louisa
503 Cloverdale RdNearby. So many tasty baked goods. Gelato on a hot day.
My favorite pizza. Same owners as the adjacent Cafe Louisa.
22 locals recommend
Tomatinos Pizza and Bake Shop
503 Cloverdale RdMy favorite pizza. Same owners as the adjacent Cafe Louisa.
Best fried chicken in a classic "meat and three." Affordable. Eat in or many people call and order to pick up.
13 locals recommend
Martin's
1796 Carter Hill RdBest fried chicken in a classic "meat and three." Affordable. Eat in or many people call and order to pick up.
Ok, it's ridiculous how many different food items are in this buffet. So much more than sushi.
Hibachi Sushi
181 Eastern BlvdOk, it's ridiculous how many different food items are in this buffet. So much more than sushi.
Also a restaurant. Good for breakfast. Watch out for the small cheese biscuits on offer in the bakery cabinet. I take them to my daughter in California, that's how good they are.
9 locals recommend
Shashy's
1700 Mulberry StAlso a restaurant. Good for breakfast. Watch out for the small cheese biscuits on offer in the bakery cabinet. I take them to my daughter in California, that's how good they are.
Reserve a classic high tea, it's a lovely way to spend time with a close friend or anyone you love.
Smith-Byrd House Bed and Breakfast and Tea Room
137 N Washington StReserve a classic high tea, it's a lovely way to spend time with a close friend or anyone you love.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance is good if you're having cocktails. Mentioned in the NYT article 36 Hours in Montgomery. (I also like Bud's - just across the street- for local flavor).
17 locals recommend
Leroy Lounge
2752 Boultier StWalking distance is good if you're having cocktails. Mentioned in the NYT article 36 Hours in Montgomery. (I also like Bud's - just across the street- for local flavor).
Pine Bar Old Cloverdale
501 Cloverdale RdNice spot
On the river, live blues, alligator tail on the menu, craft beer on tap. Need I say more? In truth, I love the steak. But be sure to get hush puppies and shrimp poppers.
21 locals recommend
Capitol Oyster Bar
617 Shady StOn the river, live blues, alligator tail on the menu, craft beer on tap. Need I say more? In truth, I love the steak. But be sure to get hush puppies and shrimp poppers.
Arts & Culture
This is a very powerful presentation drawing connections from the enslavement of people to lynching to discrimination in the modern criminal justice system. Reserve tickets in advance.
43 locals recommend
Legacy Museum
400 N Court StThis is a very powerful presentation drawing connections from the enslavement of people to lynching to discrimination in the modern criminal justice system. Reserve tickets in advance.
A life-changing experience for me. Beautifully done. See the museum first. Get tickets in advance.
Legacy Memorials (Eads Monument)
1310 Madison AveA life-changing experience for me. Beautifully done. See the museum first. Get tickets in advance.
The history of the civil rights movement is beautifully told.
51 locals recommend
Rosa Parks Library and Museum
252 Montgomery StThe history of the civil rights movement is beautifully told.
A quick tour is all it takes but this is a significant place in civil rights history.
11 locals recommend
Freedom Rides Museum
210 S Court StA quick tour is all it takes but this is a significant place in civil rights history.
One of the few open on Sundays. Zelda Sayer was an unconventional woman from a prominent Montgomery family who married F. Scott Fitzgerald. Their house is nearby and the story is fascinating. Watch "Z: The Beginning of Everything" on Amazon Prime (app on home page of the TV) before or after you go.
19 locals recommend
The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
919 Felder AveOne of the few open on Sundays. Zelda Sayer was an unconventional woman from a prominent Montgomery family who married F. Scott Fitzgerald. Their house is nearby and the story is fascinating. Watch "Z: The Beginning of Everything" on Amazon Prime (app on home page of the TV) before or after you go.
Get a tour through a part of Montgomery preserved from 1800s-early 1900s. http://www.oldalabamatown.com/
25 locals recommend
Old Alabama Town
301 Columbus StGet a tour through a part of Montgomery preserved from 1800s-early 1900s. http://www.oldalabamatown.com/
The Cloverdale Playhouse
960 Cloverdale RdWalk to see a performance in this wonderful playhouse.
Check out what's playing - Shakespeare and a lot more.
43 locals recommend
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
1 Festival DrCheck out what's playing - Shakespeare and a lot more.
Everything Else
MLK preached here. Today one can go to a service on Sunday to experience the spirit and the music.
27 locals recommend
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
454 Dexter AveMLK preached here. Today one can go to a service on Sunday to experience the spirit and the music.
Shopping
So many authentic Southern items here. 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Montgomery Curb Market
1004 Madison AveSo many authentic Southern items here. 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
This place is an experience. It's sort of a flea market, really cool.
7 locals recommend
Prattville Pickers
616 Hwy 82 Bypass WThis place is an experience. It's sort of a flea market, really cool.
Essentials
Not far, great service, better variety than groceries that are closer by (like Winn Dixie or Piggly Wiggly).
11 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Zelda Place
3026 Zelda RdNot far, great service, better variety than groceries that are closer by (like Winn Dixie or Piggly Wiggly).
Whole Foods Market
1450 Taylor RdA bit of a drive but it's Whole Foods.
Out in this part of town (called East Chase) you'll find bigger stores, like Costco, Dillards, etc.
Target
2576 Berryhill RdOut in this part of town (called East Chase) you'll find bigger stores, like Costco, Dillards, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Restored movie palace showing art house films. Walk to it. When I was house hunting, I looked for that specifically. I'm so glad I found it.
11 locals recommend
Capri Theatre
1045 E Fairview AveRestored movie palace showing art house films. Walk to it. When I was house hunting, I looked for that specifically. I'm so glad I found it.
Not sure it fits "arcades and games" but it is fun to do as a group.
14 locals recommend
Escapology Montgomery
130 Commerce StNot sure it fits "arcades and games" but it is fun to do as a group.
Breezeville Yoga
2014 E 2nd StExcellent instructors, great vibe, and not far to get there!
Overlooking the river. The Biscuits are so much fun. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
36 locals recommend
Montgomery Biscuits
200 Coosa StOverlooking the river. The Biscuits are so much fun. There isn't a bad seat in the house.