Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, and one of the most historic cities in the south. It was the location of the first capital of the Confederate State of America and one of the major battlefields for the civil rights movement. Today is it a city of diversity, culture, and southern hospitality.
Visit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Fine Arts Museum, the fifth largest museum in the world. It operates year-round and offers 14 world-class productions annually. Old Alabama Town is where several area homes have been relocated and restored and gives visitors a chance to step back in time. You should also take time to visit the state capital, the Hank Williams Museum and the Rosa Parks Library and Museum.
The climate in Montgomery is typical for this region of the southern United States. The summers are hot with highs reaching above 90F. The winters are mild and temperatures rarely make it below freezing. Fall and winter can be the best time to visit Montgomery since spring weather is often volatile.
There are cheap flights to Montgomery through Montgomery International Airport (MGM) almost any month of the year. You can find cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles usually starting around $400 US.
The accommodations available around Montgomery are as diverse as the city itself. You can find plenty of cheap hotels in Montgomery that will meet any taste or budget. Cheap hotel rooms with rates starting well under $100 US can be found near many of the main attractions.