Montgomery, capital of Alabama, lies in the center of the state on the east bank of the Alabama River. There are a wide range of things to see, including family attractions like the Montgomery Zoo and the unique cow-themed MOOseum. Montgomery's history is one of its most remarkable features, however, and should not be missed whether you are looking for things to do this weekend or planning a vacation itinerary in Montgomery.

Considered by many as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement, Montgomery's historic attractions can be found throughout the city. From 1954 through 1960, a young Martin Luther King, Jr. served as pastor for a Baptist Church on Dexter Avenue, a building which became the gathering place for early civil rights activists.

In 1955, Rosa Parks started a nationwide movement when she sat in the whites-only section of a segregated Montgomery public bus, and in 1961, the Freedom Riders made history at the city's Greyhound bus station. In addition to having several landmarks on the Civil Rights Trail,

Montgomery is home to multiple memorials and museums that examine the area's own past, as well as the Civil Rights Movement on a national scale. Learn more about the city's history and find the best places to visit with our list of the top attractions in Montgomery.

1. Visit the Civil Rights Memorial

2. Walk in Dr. King's Footsteps at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and the Dexter Parsonage Museum

3. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

4. Rosa Parks Library and Museum

5. Hank Williams Museum

6. Visit the Montgomery Zoo

7. Explore Old Alabama Town

8. The MOOseum

9. Freedom Rides Museum

10. Tour the Alabama State Capitol

11. Alabama State Archives and History Museum

12. Visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice

13. The Legacy Museum

14. Relax at Riverfront Park

15. Alabama Safari Park

16. Wind Creek Casino Montgomery

17. Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka