Montgomery is Alabama's second-largest city and is also the state capital. It is most famously the town where Rosa Park's arrest sparked the Civil Rights movement and many landmarks here are dedicated to Parks. The city's contribution to both classical and modern culture cannot be overstated enough. The Carolyn Blount Theatre hosts the annual Alabama Shakespeare Festival, while singers and bands of many musical persuasions have their roots here.
Hire a car in Montgomery to explore the city and beyond, getting a taste of the southern US lifestyle - metaphorically and literally in the case of the local 'meat and three' specialty, served up in local eateries.
At the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, you can expect a wide range of pieces from the world's best artists - artists as diverse as Rembrandt and Hopper are on displays within its walls. The museum holds an annual film festival and regularly brings in works by the world's masters as well as up and coming talent.
The museum is part of the Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park, which shows off sculptures from famous artists and is also a large recreational area which is good for jogging, hiking and observing the pond life. With Montgomery providing so many historical and cultural attractions, plus various beauty spots to appreciate, you'll need to hire a car in Montgomery to have the time to properly enjoy each of them.