Montgomery Family Attractions
Having a drink at the Montgomery Zoo; credit Montgomery Zoo
Alabama Department of Archives & History
DESCRIPTION: Museum includes an exhibit by Alabama photographer Spider Martin with 22 photos of Civil Rights events in Selma and Montgomery in 1965. The museum prominently displays oil paintings of Nat King Cole, Rosa Parks, W.C. Handy, Martin Luther King. Jr. and E.D. Nixon, who are all lends of Black History.
ADMISSION: Free
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p
ADDRESS: 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL
PHONE: 334-242-4363
WEBSITE: http://www.archives.state.al.us
Riverwalk Amphitheatre
DESCRIPTION: A modern 6,000-seat theatre in Riverfront Park with pleasure craft often docked nearby. The venue features all manner of concerts and classic movies. Work is underway for a French Quarter-style entertainment alley next to it.
ADDRESS: northern end of Coosa Street, Montgomery, AL MAP
PHONE: 334-240-4092
Montgomery Zoo
DESCRIPTION: Over 700 animals native from 5 continents hosted in 5 natural habits.
ADMISSION: fee, children under age 2 enter FREE
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-5p
ADDRESS: 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL
PHONE: 334-240-4900
WEBSITE: http://www.montgomeryal.gov/zoo