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ITINERARY
5h 54m321 miles33 stops
1
Cooper-Young Historic District
2
Overton Park
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
3
Antique Warehouse Mall
4
Historic Mason Temple
5
Blues Hall Juke Joint
6
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.
7
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
8
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
9
Topgolf
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
10
McWane Science Center
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
11
sojourns
Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.
12
Birmingham Rage Room
13
Lou's Pub and Package
14
ZYDECO
15
Alabama Booksmith
16
Statue of Liberty Replica
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
17
Let's Play
Let’s Play is an indoor soft play center for children aged 0-12 years. We’ve created a kid-friendly indoor environment that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. Children enjoy our pirate ship themed soft play structure, shoot foam balls in our cannon area, have a blast climbing their way to the top of our spider web tower and conquer our multi-level and one of a kind obstacle net-course.
18
Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
19
Rosa Parks Library and Museum
Come witness Rosa Parks’ arrest, view a 1955 Montgomery city bus, and learn for yourself how a group of willing men and women led by the Montgomery Improvement Association fueled the resolve of a movement. Visitors will also view a 1956 station wagon used as the basis for an extensive carpooling system. While traveling through time, you’ll meet Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and see the mass effect the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Civil Rights Movement had on the world. *Please note, final admission each day is one hour prior to closing.
20
Rosa Parks Arrest Site
Where Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955.
21
St. John's Episcopal Church
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
22
Court Square Fountain
23
The Davis Theatre
24
National Memorial for Peace and Justice
25
River City Church
26
First White House of the Confederacy
Historic House Museum located beside the Alabama Archives and History and across from the Alabama State Capitol Museum.
27
KRUonMtMeigs
28
Lagoon Park Golf Course
Lagoon Park Golf Course, designed by Charles Graves of Atlanta, GA, is a beautiful 18-hole public golf course featuring a traditional layout with beautifully manicured fairways and Tif Dwarf Bermuda. Lagoon Park features a lighted driving range, chipping and putting area and a private instruction area.
29
Rockin' Jump
30
Montgomery Ballet
31
Montgomery Indoor Shooting Complex
32
GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
33
Carmike Cinemas - Chantilly 13
The state of the art Chantilly 13 theater is hard to miss when driving down Chantilly Parkway. Whether you are looking for a day of family fun or a date night with your special someone, this luxurious, state of the art theater is the place to be. Check out the BigD Experience; this massive screen will have you coming back again and again. Hot food and Beer/Wine selections are available.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
2
Start:Overton Park
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(92) review
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
3
Start:Antique Warehouse Mall
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
2563 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38112-2627
4
Start:Historic Mason Temple
Memphis, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
938 Mason St, Memphis, TN 38126-5219
5
Start:Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
6
Start:National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Memphis, Tennessee·
5.0
(9162) review
At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.
7
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
8
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
9
Start:Topgolf
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(80) review
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
10
Start:McWane Science Center
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(963) review
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
11
Start:sojourns
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.
12
Start:Birmingham Rage Room
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
2617 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2605
13
Start:Lou's Pub and Package
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
726 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2810
14
Start:ZYDECO
Birmingham, Alabama·
2.5
(9) review
2001 15th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3811
15
Start:Alabama Booksmith
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
2626 19th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35209-1918
16
Start:Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
17
Start:Let's Play
Birmingham, Alabama·
3.5
(8) review
Let’s Play is an indoor soft play center for children aged 0-12 years. We’ve created a kid-friendly indoor environment that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. Children enjoy our pirate ship themed soft play structure, shoot foam balls in our cannon area, have a blast climbing their way to the top of our spider web tower and conquer our multi-level and one of a kind obstacle net-course.
18
Start:Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.0
(7) review
325 E Vandiver Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36110-1815
19
Start:Rosa Parks Library and Museum
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(771) review
Come witness Rosa Parks’ arrest, view a 1955 Montgomery city bus, and learn for yourself how a group of willing men and women led by the Montgomery Improvement Association fueled the resolve of a movement. Visitors will also view a 1956 station wagon used as the basis for an extensive carpooling system. While traveling through time, you’ll meet Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and see the mass effect the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Civil Rights Movement had on the world. *Please note, final admission each day is one hour prior to closing.
20
Start:Rosa Parks Arrest Site
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(58) review
Where Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955.
21
Start:St. John's Episcopal Church
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
22
Start:Court Square Fountain
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(79) review
ntersection of Commerce Street and Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL
23
Start:The Davis Theatre
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3526
24
Start:National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Montgomery, Alabama·
5.0
(569) review
417 Caroline St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3901
25
Start:River City Church
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(6) review
301 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104-3740
26
Start:First White House of the Confederacy
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(590) review
Historic House Museum located beside the Alabama Archives and History and across from the Alabama State Capitol Museum.
27
Start:KRUonMtMeigs
Montgomery, Alabama·
5.0
(6) review
2118 Mount Meigs Rd, Montgomery, AL 36107-2302
28
Start:Lagoon Park Golf Course
Montgomery, Alabama·
3.0
(6) review
Lagoon Park Golf Course, designed by Charles Graves of Atlanta, GA, is a beautiful 18-hole public golf course featuring a traditional layout with beautifully manicured fairways and Tif Dwarf Bermuda. Lagoon Park features a lighted driving range, chipping and putting area and a private instruction area.
29
Start:Rockin' Jump
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.0
(6) review
5544 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36117-2166
30
Start:Montgomery Ballet
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(6) review
6009 E Shirley Ln, Montgomery, AL 36117-1935
31
Start:Montgomery Indoor Shooting Complex
Montgomery, Alabama·
5.0
(573) review
5765 Carmichael Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117-2395
32
Start:GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
Montgomery, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
33
Start:Carmike Cinemas - Chantilly 13
Montgomery, Alabama·
3.5
(7) review
The state of the art Chantilly 13 theater is hard to miss when driving down Chantilly Parkway. Whether you are looking for a day of family fun or a date night with your special someone, this luxurious, state of the art theater is the place to be. Check out the BigD Experience; this massive screen will have you coming back again and again. Hot food and Beer/Wine selections are available.
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What's the driving distance between Memphis and Montgomery?
The distance is 321 miles
What's the travel time between Memphis and Montgomery?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 5h 54m mins in normal traffic
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