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A lovely walk around downtown Montgomery that takes in numerous historical points of interest including the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, along with other important Civil Rights locations.
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Capital
Year Round Walk
SN: 121836 - 2023 / Y1267
The event is closed
From Sun, Jan 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Start box available: Walk during daylight hours only.
Montgomery, Alabama
The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Embassy Suites, 300 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Walk past many interesting historic buildings, as well as a lot of new development. The city is revitalizing and adding more attractions each year. Montgomery has many civil rights landmarks, including the new Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. This walk passes the Alabama State Capital building, the first White House of the Confederacy, Martin L. King Memorial, several historic churches, and Hank Williams's grave site, to name a few.
Rating: 2A, Distance: 5, 8, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Open 24/7. Walk daylight hours only. Primarily paved streets and sidewalks with some hills. Ask hotel attendant for the Walk Box. The box is kept in the big cabinet on the wall to the left of the check-in desks, on the bottom shelf. Metered parking on the surrounding streets and a parking garage behind the hotel on Molton Street. Metered parking spaces are free on weekends and daily after 6 p.m.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
300 Tallapoosa St. 334-269-5055. From I-65 southbound, take Exit 172 (Downtown/Clay St). After 1st traffic light, turn left on Herron. Cross Interstate bridge. Go 5 blocks and turn left on Molton. Turn right on Tallapoosa. Hotel is on the left. From I-65 northbound, take Exit 172 (Herron) and follow above directions.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Embassy Suites, 300 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104 |
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Capital City Wanderers (AVA-0261)
Event website: capitalcitywanderers.com
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