On our journey to visit all 50 capital cities and capitol buildings, we landed in Montgomery,…read moreAlabama this day. The building is a gorgeous and brilliant white. It sits upon a hill. As you approach, you are greeted with a large wooden door that's quite heavy to pull open. Security is quick and courteous. After we received wristbands, we were orientated on the history of the building and grounds. Points of interest include the room where the 7 state leaders met to vote for secession from the Union and the room where Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederacy. The seemingly floating cantilevered stairs leading to these rooms were designed and engineered by a former slave. The gift shop is large with a wonderful collection of Alabama pottery, jewelry, housewares, food items, and more. Bathrooms are clean and well kept.

Cute capitol building even though it's very small. Security is very kind and informative. There is…read moreplenty street parking around. Interesting history in and around the building.

There are some places you visit, and then there are places that stay with you. The National…read moreMemorial for Peace and Justice is one of those places. Opened in 2018 by the Equal Justice Initiative, this memorial honors more than 4,400 African American men, women, and children who were victims of racial terror lynchings between 1877 and 1950. It tells a story that is painful, sobering, and absolutely essential to confront. As you enter, the experience is quiet and intentional. Steel rectangular monuments are arranged by state and county, each engraved with the names of victims and the dates they were killed. At first, the columns stand at eye level. You can look directly at the names. But as you continue walking, the ground gradually slopes downward and the columns begin to rise above you. It is impossible not to understand the symbolism. The markers are roughly human-sized. As you descend and look upward, they resemble bodies suspended overhead. That realization hit me deeply. The weight of it -- the scale of it -- settles into your chest. It is heavy. It should be. Along the walls, detailed plaques explain the circumstances behind many of the lynchings. Some victims were murdered by mobs of hundreds or even thousands. Some were killed for reasons so trivial and unjust -- accusations, perceived slights, even something as simple as having a photograph of a white woman. You quickly realize how little it took, and how terrifying daily life must have been for Black Americans living under that constant threat of violence. Near the exit, there is a waterfall installation representing the countless undocumented lynchings -- lives lost that may never be fully known. It is a quiet but powerful reminder that even this memorial cannot capture the entire scope of the tragedy. Outside, each hanging monument is duplicated and laid flat across the grounds. This allows visitors to read each name more closely. I deeply appreciated this thoughtful design choice. Every name is treated with dignity and equality. As you walk among them, you may notice multiple names from the same county on the same date -- entire acts of mob violence frozen in steel. Further along, sculptures and signage from various states and counties acknowledge the history and efforts toward reconciliation. The Equal Justice Initiative encourages each county represented to claim its monument and publicly confront its history. Many have begun to do so. Many still have not. The memorial asks visitors to be respectful and to stay off the grass. There are restrooms available on site. Everything about the space is orderly, intentional, and reverent. This is not an easy place to visit. It is not meant to be. But it is profoundly important. If you are in Montgomery, this is a must-visit. It provides critical context for understanding why the end of slavery, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement were not just historical milestones -- but moral necessities born from immense suffering. I would give this memorial 10 out of 5 stars if I could. Go. Walk slowly. Read the names. Remember.

One of three Legacy Sites (soon to be four with Montgomery Park opening in 2026), this one is a…read moremonument honoring the victims of racial terror lynching between the 1870s and 1950s in the U.S.A. Tickets can be ordered online for a very affordable price. Once inside, walk a mile path taking the time to read every sign and see the names of victims of the racial terror lynchings. Unlike the other two Legacy Sites, you can take photos and videos. Despite this, be respectful. It's sacred ground. After you go through the main monument, the path weaves through a sculpture park as well as duplicate permanent markers honoring the victims of racial terror lynchings across the country. The ticket price is very affordable. If you're moved, consider making a donation to support the work of EJI. They maintain the spaces not because of government grants, but because of the support of the people.

For the military and retirees on Yelp, this is a good base. It has a very nice sized BX or…read moreExchange as they're now called. The commissary is a good size also. Nice shopette with gas station. Nice Furniture Mart located separate from the Main Exchange. This is a fairly large size training base and they have many of the support agencies available. Yes, the area right outside Maxwell is extremely rundown, but it's been that way for years. If you travel more into Montgomery, you'll find all the normal places you expect in any city (food and shopping). Remember, shopping on base and you pay no taxes!

My husband and I stayed here for a night. The room was not spacious. We did not like this place…read more Definitely not staying here again. The staff members were friendly and answered all of our questions. One of the members went the extra mile to assist. Thank you!

For us tourists, Montgomery is an hour and 20 minute drive from Birmingham. It's a 2 lane highway…read morewith no traffic. Just trees, trucks and you. Montgomery itself is the capital. There is a Capitol building and a lot of other historic sites to see. I would have rather stayed in Birmingham but I tried it but wasn't anything for me to return to see multiple times.

I've lived around the globe as a Navy wife. And in some pretty sad places. Impoverished places. But…read morenever have I seen a place where the people so disrespect their city as this place! They have the potential for a great city. There are two military bases (both small but nice). They have history. There's the potential for southern charm. And yet the criminal element is taking over. Just last weekend alone, we had 4 homicides. And it's been an ongoing problem. Theft is likewise a problem with businesses, either boarding up or closing down. And the panhandling problem is crazy. They'll stop you on the side of the road and approach your car, and often leave trash behind. Add to that people tossing trash out of their cars or using other people's yards to dump their large throw away stuff. We are down by 200 police officers. We need a minimum of 400, but nobody wants to do the job and risk their lives only to see a criminal go through a revolving door. Our Mayor is in abstention most of the time, running off to give speeches at $15,000 a pop, and the City Council? Only one stays in touch with the public. The Mayor promised, when he went into his second term, that this would not be the Montgomery it used to be. I wasn't here for that, Montgomery. But from what i hear, it needs to come back. The schools are tanked, and they just hired the guy who was in charge of Selma's failing school system to be in charge here. Somehow, that doesn't provide much comfort. This city needs a fix. And I don't mean drugs. So no, I would not move here. I would even thing twice about visiting!