This is a polished steel sculpture located in the center of a roundabout in Montgomery, near the…read moreNational Memorial for Peace and Justice. It is a collaborative piece by Jon Cook, Barrett Bailey, Robert Minervini, and Chuck Parkinson and was dedicated in March 2015. The sculpture is meant to honor the people that took the long march from Selma to Montgomery in protest of unfair voting rights, who passed that same corner on their way to the Capitol. The sculpture is well maintained and very reflective. I am surprised that the sun beaming off of it does not blind drivers navigating the roundabout. This sculpture is part of the Selma to Montgomery Trail and has a City of Montgomery Interpretive Sign at the location. The sign is #8, titled Five Points and has a picture of MLK and his wife Coretta leading a march. The sculpture kind of resembles the image in the photo and depicts a silhouette of people marching which little children on both ends and flags flying in the background. There are no identifiable people in the sculpture. They are all abstract, which means that you can put who you want in the sculpture and that it can apply even to today with the people marching for police reform and justice. It is a simple, but yet powerful piece and I really like it. When I saw it, I just had to stop and find out more about it. Luckily the roundabout that it is located on is not very busy, so, I was able to park on the street nearby to get out and get a closer look. Once you are at the center of the roundabout, there is a stone walkway that you can stand safely on and admire the sculpture up close. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, such as the near-by National Memorial for Peace and Justice or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

Although Google brought us to the back door , we were seated quickly by the most polite man!…read more Tables are nicely spaced for this small spot. We were served promptly and enjoyed every bite! The garden salad was big and fresh. His pizza was crisp and hot and loaded with 5 meats and lots of cheese. I had the tortellini special: ham and scallions with cheese tortellini in a garlic cream sauce -- it was delicious!!! Definitely a great spot!!

Salad was delicious as well as the build your own pizza and mushroom ravioli. You know it's good…read morewhen the place is packed the inside was charming and electric. Service was prompt and very courteous. 4.5 out 5 stars.

This memorial is located on the outside of the Legacy Museum in a small plaza. It is located behind…read morewhere the shuttle picks up to take visitors to the memorial park. This is a very nice memorial that is intended to honor the thousands of Black people lynched in the years immediately following emancipation, whose names may never be known. The memorial has bench seating on its permitter and features a fountain that lists 560 names of lynching victims, a small representation of the thousands killed between 1865 and 1876. You will find sculptures of 3 African heads of different ages coming out from the center of the water fountain. They are very detailed and almost look real. I can feel their pain. At the end of the fountain you will see a wall that reads a follow: "May we never forget all those who suffered and died because they asserted their basic human right to be free". It is very somber memorial and is respectfully done. It educated me as well. I really did not think about the mass lynchings that were conducted post emancipation by white mobs. The fact that everyone was not happy and did not approve of emancipation is commonly overlooked. Many of those people resorted to violence to express their disapproval and maintain supremacy. I like this mural. It is a one of a kind and honors a somewhat forgotten group. The fountain/water table, sculptures and wall and masterfully done and look awesome. You just have to see it for yourself. Anyway, as with most memorials that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. More than likely you will stop here while visiting the Legacy Museum, but if not, you should at least make this part of a larger itinerary.

As an artist and art educator I appreciate a well designed and curated museum and this one is…read moreperhaps one of the best I've ever been in. Really powerful stuff here, I think every adult in America needs to experience it. I would caution that I think it would take a well prepared and mature child to visit here, it really drives home America's ugly racial past.

Jimmy was super cool and we were blessed that he took care of us through our experience at SaZa!…read more We enjoyed an abundant serving of Grandma small chopped salad! Yes that photo is a small! I heard a few other people in the restaurant comment to the same. We weren't about to complain though as it was just what we needed with fresh veggies and the Gorgonzola dressing was epic! We then moved on to our entree of the Rigatoni Bolognese adding meatballs. There was a hint of sweetness that we got from the cognac and cream! The Sunday gravy component was amazing. I wish that we could have taken a jar of it with us. My husband asked today if I thought we maybe able to duplicate. We maybe able to get close but I double if we could duplicate. The atmosphere was comfortable and upscale without being stuffy while also a laidback bar feel where others could watch the World Cup while enjoying a pizza and beer. By the way, we watched a pizza go by our table and almost snatched a piece. It looked and smelled amazing. If we are ever back in Montgomery we'll be back and would recommend to others. Thanks Blake at the Doubletree Hotel for the recommendation!!

This is in an interesting walkable area near the riverfront. The folks at the hotel recommended it…read moreto us. It seems to be quite popular, there were quite a few people there for a Wednesday evening. There are apparently several different types of seating, at the bar, more central space that I guess one needs a reservation for?, and kind of along an area near the kitchen. The hosts seemed to expect that we understood this when they asked if we made a reservation and then asked something like "bar or kitchen" ? They also seemed annoyed when I was confused by this. That said our server was nice and attentive and the pizzas nearby looked huge, but so were all the other portions it turns out. I got the eggplant parmigiana. The breading was a bit heavy but it was tasty. This place is definitely worth a try and the area of town was quite interesting.

This mural is the collaborative work of Sunny Paulk and Corey Spearman and was dedicated in March…read more2015. It depicts the 54-mile march from Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge to Montgomery, the State Capitol, in March 1965. And was commissioned to honor the 50th anniversary of the event. I really like their use of colors in the mural. It is very unique and gives the mural its own personality. The mural measures 18 feet high, and 60 feet wide. It is prominently located on the side of 50 50 Bar and Grill. It overlooks some metered street parking. There is also metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance, so parking to get a closer look is relatively easy. You will see demonstrators along the bottom of the mural marching, with the Pettis Bridge in the background. The demonstrators are a diverse group that includes a clergyman, young and old people. There are a couple young men carrying American flags and an image that resembles the Honorable John Lewis. On one side, you will also find Alabama State Troopers standing by as the marchers pass and on the other side, National Guardsmen proving the marchers protection. At the top of the mural is a basic map showing the route from Selma to Birmingham. An information placard, that details the mural, sits out in front of it on the sidewalk. It has a lot of good information, so I would be sure to read it when you are checking the mural out. I love this mural and what it stands for. Paulk and Spearman did a super job and it came out nice. Even though it is going on ten years old it still looks great. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, such as the Rosa Parks Museum and Library, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

Met some business colleagues for dinner. Was seated quickly in an upstairs loft area. Had only a…read morefew tables and most were empty. By the end of the meal we were alone, was like private dining! Ordered a drink and waited for my friends. Once they arrived we ordered the artichoke hearts, the calamari and the pork belly. All were good but I liked the pork belly and artichoke the best For my meal I got the cacio e pepe. It was delicious. Very traditional presentation and I added a chicken breast to it to make it a full meal. The drink was a Camilia Row Tea and it was one of the best drinks I've ever had. It was so good, by the end of the night we were all drinking them! For dessert we all got espresso and tiramisu It was very good. Service was excellent, especially since he had to keep climbing the stairs to get to us Beautiful inside, all light colors with a long bar and seating on multiple levels

Magnificent!!! I…read morewent to this restaurant for my birthday and was blown away by the environment, service, and the tremendous food. Italian is my favorite food, so I went in with an open mind and was extremely pleased. First, the interior of this establishment was very impressive. It reminded me of a New York/LA vibe in downtown Montgomery. (With much better parking, of course. Lol). The seats were in a part of the restaurant that provided a view consistent with a VIP experience. Our server was extremely helpful, expedient, and thoughtful. From the meatballs, chicken, and Duck Lasagna, there wasn't one morsel that was not, absolutely, succulent. The meatballs were seasoned to their core. The chicken was very tasty and the sauce served with it was perfection. Now, the duck lasagna, that was the show-stealer. I was very interested on how this would taste, but soon found myself abandoning my table manners and diving right in. After dinner, I was given a complimentary dessert, and get this, a card signed by everyone in the restaurant wishing me a happy birthday. Chef's Kiss. As if that wasn't enough, I was given a complimentary drink for my birthday at the rooftop bar where I was treated to the best rum punch (bartender's recipe with blackberries) I've ever had in my life. The vibe, scene, and Mississippi Delta blues made for a perfect birthday outing! I will be going back as soon as I'm back in the city.

Our regular pizza place. The crust is the best in town and the toppings are always fresh and…read moretasty. They have a very good selection of interesting beer and offer a pasta of the week, which is often imaginative and a welcome departure from the ordinary. The Staff is welcoming and efficient. My husband has been ill this year and they have cheerfully accommodated his dietary needs. Whether we eat in or order out, at this point they know us by name and make us feel like family.

The service was outstanding. The food was delicious. Great place to spend time with friends!…read more Wednesday nights are 1/2 price wine! Outdoor and indoor seating. Enjoy!!

It was great! We had a team retreat and Jess was very friendly and accommodating for our dietary…read moreneeds.

From the owner: We specialize in local food tours. We take our guest off the beaten path. We offer entertainment as…read morewell as food and drinks.

This is a unique sculpture that you can only see if you are standing directly in front of it. It is…read moremade up of more than 300 pieces of cut steel. At first all you will see is the black steel spires in a "V" shape and wonder, what is this all about. But it will eventually makes sense though.Trust me. If you are having difficulty seeing it, try looking at through your phones camera. Sometimes that helps. The sculpture sits out front of the Rosa Parks Museum and Library Across from Troy College. Its location used to be a fountain. There is metered street parking in front of the sculpture and within a reasonable walking distance that makes it easy to park, get out and take a closer look. The sculpture is identical to one located at Maxwell Air Force Base at the site where she worked in the 1940's. They are referred to as sister pieces, with the only difference being their backgrounds. It is the work of Ian Mangum, a US Air Force employee, and was dedicated in December 2021. The project was funded by the Alabama Power Foundation, Troy University and Air University Foundation The art work itself is very nice, but I love how it appears to just be some poles coming from out of the ground until you line up just right with it and the portrait reveals itself. It depicts a headshot of Ms. Park with her signature glasses on. It is a creative and wonderful piece. I would say it was one of a kind, if there were not two of them. I loved this piece and its home is very appropriate and it provides a great welcome to the museum. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area. You more than likely will be visiting the Rosa Parks Museum when you come across this sculpture anyway. Either way you should make this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.