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Sports Planner Sporting Sensation Bring it: The multiplex and Soccer Complex Sports Capital of Alabama Find maximum space and variety, all right here Relish & Revel Enjoy abundant dining and entertainment options 2013 EDITION visitingmontgomery.com 2013 • ISSUE 01 Sports Planner The Guide Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce President Randall L. George Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau Vice President Dawn Hathcock Publisher Pam Mashburn Editor Jina Clark Managing Editor Jennifer Kornegay Assistant Editor Morgan Berney Art Director Bryan Carter 3 Things We Love 10 Facility Map Design So Many reasons to love Montgomery Find your way around Montgomery Bryan Carter 4 Sports Facilities 12 Stay Photography Get your game on here Details on hotel options Carter Photography & Design Mark Dauber 9 Plan 18 Savor Stephen Poff Have your gathering or group event here Details on dining out Sales Team Pam Mashburn Stacie Berry Ron Simmons Sports Sales Manager (334) 261-1119 • [email protected] The Official Sports Planner for Montgomery Alabama is published by exploreMedia for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau. All information is subject to change. For the most current information and events, please check www.VisitingMontgomery.com www.facebook.com/montgomerycvb The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau works in partnership with the For advertising information, City of Montgomery and the Central Alabama Sports Commission to questions or comments, contact: market and sell Montgomery as a sports and events destination. exploreMedia 7956 Vaughn Rd #331 Montgomery, AL 36116 Scott Miller Director (334) 201.8787 City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department [email protected] © Copyright 2013 exploreMedia and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Ken Blakenship Steve Bailey Commerce and Convention & Executive Director Sales and Marketing Director Visitor Bureau. All rights reserved. Central Alabama City of Montgomery Parks Sports Commission and Recreation Department For additional visitor information, contact: Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau 300 Water St. Suite 200A, Montgomery AL 36104 334-261-1100 • 800-240-9452 2 Upcoming events visitingmontgomery.com What to Love in MGM The reasons to love Montgomery are many and varied, but since we can’t list them all, here are some of the very best. n Heritage Hotspots: Walk in the footsteps n Fabulous Firsts: Montgomery was the n Plain Nuts: Enjoy Montgomery’s own of world-changing events. Montgomery site of the Wright Brothers’ first civilian Tucker Pecans. They taste great right out of was the cradle of the Confederacy and, flying school and boasted the first electric the shell but even better when smothered a century later, the impetus of the streetcar system in the country. in chocolate. Civil Rights Movement. n Cool Cocktails: Don a faux fur coat and n Shakespeare, Y’all: Take in a play at one n Flavors: Eat your fill of Southern-fried throw back an ice-cold shot in the frozen of the country’s most celebrated theatres, favorites and upscale culinary creations at shot room at The AlleyBAR downtown. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival. And Montgomery’s diverse restaurants. every season offers more than Will’s works. n Hot Dog!: Take a bite of history at Chris’ Popular contemporary plays, including n Treasure Hunts: Shop for treasures of Hot Dogs, a local favorite that’s been musicals, take the stage too. yesterday and today at stylish independent serving tasty dogs smothered in a signature boutiques, eclectic gift shops, art galleries, sauce since 1917. n Pass the Biscuits: Catch a Montgomery antique stores and large national retailers. Biscuits baseball game and maybe a n Crooner’s Caddy: See the car in which flying biscuit too at the lovely and historic n Warm Welcomes: The friendly smiles iconic country music superstar Hank Riverwalk Stadium. of Montgomery’s genuine people under- Williams took his final ride at The Hank score the fact that manners matter here. Williams Museum. It also houses the n Sweet Treats: Get a mouthful of sugary Get ready to hear plenty of “thank you,” largest collection of Hank memorabilia goodness at Louisa’s Bakery tucked away “ma’am” and “please.” found anywhere. in Old Cloverdale and indulge in a peanut butter cupcake. n Nightlife: Pick up the pace with the n Cheesy Chow: Do your taste buds a favor excitement of The Alley, the city’s and fill up on a good-n-greasy cheeseburger n Otter Nonsense: Go wild at The entertainment district, right across from from Hamburger King downtown. Montgomery Zoo, with hundreds of animal the Montgomery Convention Center. species. Don’t miss the tigers, the elephants n Park Places: Take a walk, fly a kite or just or the playful otters. n Miles of Smiles: The entire family will relax with a book at one of Montgomery’s have a ball (and maybe learn a bit too!) multiple green spaces like Blount Cultural n Local Talent: We’re over-run with artists. Your Source for Everything Southern T exploring our family friendly attractions, Park or Vaughn Road Park. Check out M. Bagwell’s colorful pottery creations, or the array of stunning fine places like Old Alabama Town, ArtWorks and n Great Outdoors: Our mild weather means art photography and paintings at galleries Stop in for memorable gifts with a Southern accent. Montgomery’s more. you can eat, drink and be merry alfresco like Stonehenge, Dauber Gallery and SAC’s most unique shopping experience for locally crafted artwork, Alabama at at many of Montgomery’s restaurants and UNION STATION n River Rides: Roll on down the Alabama Gallery. food products, clothing with Southern attitude & so much more. t River aboard the city’s very own riverboat, bars. Try Capitol Oyster Bar at the Marina, Montgomery, Alabama The Harriott II. Pine Bar and The Tipping Point. 300 Water Street, Historic Union Station | Mon–Sat 8:30am-5pm | 334.261.1121 Inside the Visitor Center EVENT PLANNER For information 800-240-9452 3 MONTGOMERY SPORtsFACILITIES Get your game on here! Montgomery hits a home run when it comes to quality sports venues that range from nationally praised golf courses to brand new, state-of-the-art multi-sports facilities. Whatever you’re up to, he capital city is the perfect place to play. BASEBALL / SOFTBALL Paterson Field 1215 Madison Ave, 36107 Barbara Williams |334-240-4200 www.funontheriver.net Softball Complex Local baseball field located in downtown 915 S Jackson St, 36104 |334-229-5217 Montgomery. D www.alasu.edu Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5pm A new softball complex located on the campus of Admission: Varies by Game Alabama State University. Features: 1 Field, Seating for 6,400, Lights and Parking Hours: Schedule Varies Admission: Varies by Game Gateway Park Ball Fields Riverwalk Stadium Features: 1 Field, Ample Seating, Lights and Parking 3800 Davenport Pkwy, 36108 |200 Coosa St, 36104 |334-284-7920 334-625-2100 www.funontheriver.net www.funontheriver.net Buddy Watson Park Historic Riverwalk Stadium, home of Montgom- 1801 Taylor Rd, 36117 A 180-acre park located off I-65. |334-241-2300 Hours: Schedule Varies ery’s very own AA baseball team, the Biscuits. A family-friendly atmosphere and scores of yummy www.funontheriver.net Admission: Varies by Game food options (including, of course, biscuits with A 30-acre facility located off I-85 on Exit 9. Features: 7 Fields, Concessions, Ample Seating, Hours: Schedule Varies syrup) keep the stands full from April through Lights and Parking Admission: Varies by Game September. Call for schedule. D Features: 7 Fields, Concessions, Ample Seating, Lights Admission: Varies by Game Lagoon Park Softball Complex Features: 1 Field, Seating for 7,000, Lights and Parking and Parking 2855 Lagoon Park Dr, 36109 |334-271-7016 Catoma Ball Fields www.lagoonparksoftball.com Thompson Park 1780 Mitchell Young Rd, 36108 The premier Softball Complex complete with 1655 Ray Thorington Rd, 36117 |334-241-2300 picnic areas, playground equipment, full conces- |334-241-2300 www.funontheriver.net sion area and souvenir shop. www.funontheriver.net Special needs facility. A 15-acre facility located in West Montgomery. Hours: Schedule Varies Hours: Schedule Varies Hours: Schedule Varies Admission: Varies by Game Admission: Varies by Game Admission: Varies by Game Features: 6 Fields, Concessions, Seating for 1,000 per Features: 7 Fields, Concessions, Ample Seating, Special Needs Features: 6 Fields, Concessions, Ample Seating and Lights field, Lighting and Parking Facility, Lights and Parking Dean Fain Park Montgomery East-AUM 8700 Minnie Brown Rd, 36117 250 Brown Springs Rd, 36117 Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex |334-244-5741 |334-241-2300 915 S Jackson St, 36104 www.funontheriver.net www.funontheriver.net |334-229-5230 A 40-acre, four-field complex located A 25-acre facility located behind Auburn www.alasu.edu just off of I-85. Montgomery. A new baseball complex located on the campus of Alabama State University. Hours: Schedule Varies Hours: Schedule Varies Hours: Schedule Varies Admission: Varies by Game Admission: Varies by Game Admission: Varies by Game Features: 4 Fields, Concessions, Ample Seating, Features: 7 Fields, Concessions, Ample Seating, Features: 1 Field, Seating for 500, Lights and Parking Lights and Parking Lighting and Parking 4 Upcoming events visitingmontgomery.com Multiplex at Cramton Bowl Madison Ave, 36104 |334-261-1100 www.visitingmontgomery.com The River Region is quickly becoming known as the sports capital of Alabama and supporting this claim is the Multiplex, a brand-new 70,000-square-foot indoor multi-purpose sports facility on the edge of downtown Montgomery. This new unique facility can accommodate 15 volleyball courts, six tennis courts, two soccer fields, 20 wrestling mats, and could host additional sporting events like gymnastics, beach volleyball, basketball, cheer- leading, boxing, weightlifting, ultimate Frisbee and dance, along with baton and twirling clinics and sports camps.