Hotel in Prattville, AL Near Attractions and Entertainment
Surrounded by rich history and breathtaking beauty, the Country Inn & Suites hotel near Montgomery, AL provides a great central location to explore the many nearby area attractions. Visit the house where famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald began penning his novel Tender Is the Night, unwind at the beautiful Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, or take a moment to reflect on the Old South at the First White House of the Confederacy. Whatever you choose to do, this hotel in Prattville, AL near Montgomery will provide you with convenient accommodations and comfortable amenities sure to ensure that your visit is free of stress and full of memories.
We recommend the following attractions near our hotel in Prattville, AL:
Alabama State Capital(8.3 miles) Built in 1847, burned in 1849 and then rebuilt in 1851, this beautiful building has served not only as the seat of Alabama's government, but also as the capital of the Confederacy in 1861 and as a National Historic Landmark since 1960. (334) 242-3935
First White House of the Confederacy (10 miles) This historic landmark, built in 1818, was the home of Jefferson Davis during much of his time as President of the Confederacy during the Civil War. The museum is now home to the world's largest collection of Confederate artifacts and tours are available daily. (334) 242-1861
Hank Williams Museum(8.4 miles) A tragic country legend, Hank Williams moved to Montgomery in 1937 at the beginning of his prolific career and stayed here until his untimely death in 1953 at the age of 29. This museum houses the Cadillac in which Williams died and other Hank Williams memorabilia. (334) 262-3600
Maxwell Air Force Base(5.4 miles) This Air Force Base is home to over 200,000 military personnel and an important center of learning, which houses the Air University, Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Squadron Officers College, Air War College and the Community College of the Air Force. (334) 953-1110
Montgomery Zoo(10 miles) Featuring over 700 animals of 150 different species, the Montgomery Zoo is home to all types of creatures, from wallabies and elephants to spider monkeys and jaguars. The zoo is also highly accredited with the exclusive Association of Zoos and Aquariums due to its unique, barrier-free habitats. (334) 240-4900
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail(1 mile) Designed by the premier golf course architect of the world, these three golf trails offer challenges for golfers of any skill level as well as amazing views of the Alabama River and its surrounding area. (334) 285-1114
Rosa Parks Library and Museum(8.5 miles) Constructed on the site of the old Empire Theatre where Rosa Parks first made her stand on December 1, 1955 and sparked the legendary Montgomery Bus Boycott, this museum and library built in her honor house numerous exhibits, artifacts and documents honoring Rosa's contribution to the Civil Rights movement. (334) 241-8661
Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum(8.2 miles) Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald are the stuff legends are made of; their rich talents, wild lifestyle and turbulent marriage came to symbolize the Jazz Age of the early 1920's and now are captured in the stirring exhibits of this museum dedicated to their memory. (334) 264-4222
The capital of Alabama is known primarily for the role it played in the Civil Rights Movement, which is commemorated at the Civil Rights Memorial. Visitors often attend the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church, where Martin Luther King, Jr. once preached. Today, Montgomery combines Old South charm with modern sophistication and cultural vitality. Visitors can cruise the Alabama River, attend the dog races at VictoryLand Greyhound Park, visit the first White House of the Confederacy, or stroll through the Orderman-Shaw Historic District, which depicts life in the 1850's. Montgomery also puts on a number of festivals. The most notable are the annual Alabama Shakespeare Festival at the State Theater and Jubilee City Fest, which celebrates art, music and sports. The Hank Williams Memorial is always a big draw. And, of course, the city's down-home Southern cooking makes many travelers fans of the South.
Did you know?
Downtown Montgomery is proud to be home to the former home of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. This house now serves as a museum that bears the famous couple's names. Zelda, a Montgomery native, met Fitzgerald at a local dance club in 1918. A free tour will offer some insight into the life of the beloved author of The Great Gatsby.
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