5 Things to Love About Montgomery, Alabama

As it transformed from the cradle of the Confederacy to the birthplace of the civil rights movement, the city played a pivotal role in America’s story.

Statue of country singer Hank Williams on Commerce Street. JNix/Shutterstock

There’s a reason they’ve dubbed Montgomery Capital Cool—actually, there are at least five. I wasn’t expecting to fall for Alabama’s capital during my three-day visit, since I grew up in the region, and I’m always less eager to explore a place with no ocean nearby. 

But Montgomery, with its historical significance and growing buzz, charmed me.