Have you ever looked for a postcard while in Montgomery? Well, they are far and few between! When I…read morearrived on a Sunday, I went to Walmart and Target, and to my dismay, no postcards. On Yelp, I saw a souvenir shop listed, Tours of Montgomery. But it wasn't open until Tuesday. I continued to look and am so happy I didn't find any postcards on Sunday or Monday, because the experience of going to Tours of Montgomery on Tuesday was priceless! We pulled into the parking area for the store (which is in the front), and as we walked up, I said, "Even the outside is adorable!" As you walk into the store, you are transported through the history of Montgomery! From the moment we arrived in the store, Ms. Valerie took care of us immediately, asking what we were looking for. When I mentioned postcards, she directed me to the various sections with postcards in a way that made it feel like I was buying something more valuable than a postcard! As she interacted with us, the conversation was natural. Her shop was a Tour of Montgomery with shirts, statues, prints, paintings, magnets, and so much more that covered every aspect of history in Montgomery! Then we talked about the neighborhood that the store is in. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walked down the road in front of the corner where the store is, across the street is the hotel where Billy Holiday played on the top floor, down the street, the first black theater, and in the other direction, the first black grocery store. All of the history was in one location, but even more special was that Ms. Valerie took the time to explain it all to my friend and me, who had stopped in for a postcard. She showed so much love for us in that 45 minutes that I would have stayed hours if allowed. If you are ever in Montgomery and want to experience a piece of Montgomery history or just purchase a postcard, this shop is the place to go. It's been one of my favorite experiences in Montgomery and Ms. Valerie will make it worth your time!

Valerie Smedley is FANTASTIC! Not only is she one of the friendliest people I've ever been blessed…read moreto meet, but she gives an impeccable, personal and deep dive tour of historic proportions---literally. PLUS she has a super cool gift shop--I bought a t-shirt that reads: Never argue with anyone Harriet would leave behind Next time I get to Montgomery, I will definitely stop in just to say hello because she's that wonderful--a new friend I adore!

I cannot say enough about this gift and souvenir shop. Look no further for anything Alabama…read more Valerie is a wonderful host in a wonderful shop. However, the phone number listed on Yelp may be incorrect. I called the store direct by dialing 334-549-9322. The address of the gift shop is 353 South Jackson. Please do yourself a favor and stop by and see Miss Valerie. She is a most accomplished lady.

Stopping here will positively impact your visit to Montgomery. There is so much information here,…read morethat you have to come in and get all the brochures you can. Not only that, but the staff is very knowledgeable and they will propose a route that will touch on all your interests. For a small city, this state capital is massively huge in terms of history and landmarks. There is so much history going on, and things that you had no idea ever happened (or had forgotten), that your stop at this visitor center is almost necessary. And I don't think other visitor centers among tourist areas are as important as this one. Bathrooms, shops, benches, all inside. Sign says it opens at 9 am, but the staff is ready to go before that official time. Walk in.

Always used them when I lived in Montgomery and I still use them since they're just a phone call…read moreaway. Friendly service and beautiful arrangements.

Do not use this florist unless you see with your own eyes what you are getting. If you are from out…read moreof town, they make no effort to give you your money's worth.

i ordered an arrangement for my boyfriend's birthday. i placed the delivery online, and it was…read moremeant to be a surprise so i had it delivered to our apartment while we were both at work so it would already be there when we got off, so i called the store to ask for it be be left with our roommate, they answered the phone pretty quickly & passed that info along to the driver. it arrived within the expected delivery time & date. it wasn't as appealing as it looked in the online photos, the arrangement was shorter than pictured and the cupcakes were melty looking, but my boyfriend loved it & said the cupcakes were super delicious. i also tried a few bites of the cupcakes and they were actually pretty yummy. however, for the aesthetic appeal, i don't think they lived up to their $145 price; was cute, but not $145 cute. but other than that, everything went smoothly & they were delicious so it wasn't all too bad but i'd definitely consider choosing a home/independent baker next time for more professional looking desserts.

I've never been this disappointed before in life. I always order from Edible Arrangements in…read moredifferent states. Never had I ordered from 3000 Zelda Rd. Montgomery, AL 36106! I ordered online a week before the delivery date I specifically for a birthday arrangement. I went over and beyond! I even called to check that they had everything that I ordered correct! Now fast forward to the day of delivery! They called that morning to say that it was something they didn't have! Ok I can deal with that, but the delivery was late to the business inquired. They had close for the day at 4:30! So there goes the experience that was supposed to be had!!! My daughter had to drive back to her job to receive her surprise that was no longer a surprise. The flowers look so cheap and shabby! I paid extra for vase, and they were wrapped in plastic! My experience was horrible. And ALL KNOW THEY ARE NOT CHEAP TO ORDER!!!