Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.thehankwilliamsmuseum.com
; 118 Commerce St; admission $10; 9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri,
10am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun)
Pays homage to the country-music giant and Alabama native, a
pioneer who effortlessly fused hillbilly music with the blues.
Sleeping & Eating
Montgomery isn't known for its restaurants and accommodations, and can be done on a
day trip, but there are a couple of finds.
The Alley
, a dining and entertainment district,
has helped perk up a dormant downtown.
Renaissance Hotel
HOTEL$
( 334-481-5000;
www.marriott.com
; 201 Tallapoosa St; r from $189; )
Yes, it's a
corporate monstrosity, but it is also well located and is easily Montgomery's nicest ad-
dress.
Dreamland BBQ
BARBECUE$
(
www.dreamlandbbq.com
;
101 Tallapoosa St; mains $8-11; 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Sat)
It's
an Alabama chain and the ribs, chopped-pork sandwich and traditional banana pudding
are all solid. It's the culinary cradle of the Alley, the focal point of Montgomery's down-
town makeover.
Central
CHOPHOUSE$$$
$$$
(
www.central129coosa.com
;
129 Coosa St; mains $18-33; 11am-2pm Mon-Fri, 5:30pm-late Mon-
Sat)
The gourmand's choice, this stunner has a creative interior with a reclaimed-wood
bar. The booths are sumptuous and it specializes in wood-fired fish, chicken, steaks and
chops.
Information
Montgomery Area Visitor Center
(
334-262-0013;
www.visitingmontgomery.com
;
300
Water St;
8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat)
Has tourist information and a helpful website.
Getting There & Around
about 15 miles from downtown and is served by daily flights from Atlanta, Charlotte and
Dallas.
Greyhound
(
334-286-0658;
www.greyhound.com
; 950 W South Blvd)
also serves
