How to Find Cheap Hotels in Montgomery Alabama

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Where else could you find traces of the Confederate States of America alongside landmarks from the birth of the Civil Rights movement but Montgomery, Alabama? In a single day, you can visit the Alabama State Capitol, see the former home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and take in a Shakespearean play. Start planning your trip to Montgomery today if you want to track down the lowest rates on accommodations.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • A fax machine or phone to book your accommodations
  • A computer with Internet access

Enjoy Cheap Thrills in Montgomery, Alabama

Step1
Excercise your legs and your rights by taking a tour of the Alabama State Capitol, which was once the capitol of the Confederate States of America. Be sure to check out the flags of all 50 states on the south lawn.
Step2
Visit the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where the Civil Rights leader preached and organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Step3
Take a free tour of the first White House of the Confederacy, where Jefferson Davis and his family lived briefly.
Step4
Visit the Hank Williams Memorial, a tombstone featuring a bust of the singer and the sheet music for one of his most famous songs, "Your Cheatin' Heart."
Step5
Visit the Rosa Parks Museum and Library located on Montgomery Street at the site where she refused to give up her seat on a public bus.

Book Cheap Accommodations in Montgomery, Alabama

Step1
Pitch a tent and stay in the great outdoors at the KOA campground in town, the Gunter Hill campground or the Leisure Isle campground.
Step2
Make Montgomery part of your tour of the South. Pack up the family and hook up the RV at the Wood RV park off I-65.
Step3
Look for low-cost bed and breakfast inns. Check accommodations in East Montgomery, where the rates start at around $60 per night.
Step4
Look for budget hotels near the Alabama State Capitol and off of I-65, with rates between $50 and $75 a night for 2- and 3-star accommodations.
Step5
Join the chain gang! Choose from among the many top hotel and motel chains for very low rates just slightly off the beaten path. Explore your options on Troy Highway, Air Base Blvd. and South Blvd. for the lowest rates in town.
Step6
To book accommodations in Montgomery, Alabama, call Hotel Rooms at 800-486-7000 or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

  • Camping is a cheap lodging option if you're planning a road trip through the South.
  • Check pet policies in campgrounds before you bring your furry friend along with you on the trip.

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