Things to Do in Montgomery (2025)

A profound, daylong journey across museum, memorial, and the 2024 Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. Featured in The New York Times and The Guardian, these Equal Justice Initiative sites anchor modern Montgomery. Timed tickets and a free shuttle keep it seamless.

Stand where Dr. King preached and tour the parsonage that anchored the Bus Boycott. Tours operate Fridays–Saturdays and other days by appointment; praised by regional editors for its intimacy and context. Call ahead to secure a spot.

At the arrest site, this Troy University museum uses artifacts and immersive media to trace the Bus Boycott. Recently updated tech and steady hours make visiting easy. Frequently recommended by national travel editors.

Inside the 1961 Greyhound station, exhibits chronicle riders who forced America to live up to its laws. Recognized on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail and defended in recent preservation coverage, it’s small, powerful, and personal.

Step through restored homes, shops, and workplaces that show how Alabamians actually lived. Run by a local preservation nonprofit, it offers self‑guided blocks and guided house tours that spotlight everyday stories beyond textbooks.

One of America’s major regional theaters stages classics, new plays, and family favorites in a lakeside cultural park. The 2025–26 lineup is live; locals praise the polish and hospitality. Pair a matinee with a garden stroll next door.

Free to visit and rooted in community, MMFA blends American art with an outdoor sculpture garden and hands‑on galleries. Open Tuesday–Sunday, it regularly spotlights local artists and school partnerships.

The world’s only museum dedicated to Scott and Zelda lives inside their former home. Open Thursday–Sunday with talks and salons that keep their artistic legacy alive; often cited by regional travel writers.

Artist-activist Michelle Browder’s tours braid oral histories, neighborhood stops, and the Mothers of Gynecology monument. Community-led, thought‑provoking, and frequently referenced by visiting journalists—reserve in advance.

Operating since 1947, this city market gathers farmers, bakers, flower growers, and makers three mornings a week. Come early to chat with vendors and taste what’s in season.

Alabama’s longest‑running cinema screens indie and classic films in a 1941 neighborhood theater. Run by a local nonprofit, its 2025 marquee refresh revived Cloverdale buzz—check the calendar for festivals and special series.

Family‑run since 1942 on the West Side, this takeout window serves chopped pork, ribs, and the city’s famed pig ear sandwich. Celebrated by Alabama food writers and cherished by regulars; bring cash and appetite.