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Despite the economy's effect on the auto industry, Montgomery's commercial fortunes remain bright due to the fact the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Factory makes its home here. The company offers a highly interesting tour if their facility. Learn firsthand about how cars are made, but be prepared to be surprised at some of the methods of operation. This is truly a cutting-edge operation that utilizes both robots and people working together as cars are assembled. The tours are offered daily.

The Rosa Parks Library and Museum duly honors this highly lauded civil rights heroine. The impressive facility also offers visitors a chance to better understand the incredible significance of her refusal to give up her seat on the bus on that fateful day. Among the various exhibits and attractions, you'll learn about how Rosa Parks' defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott which was inextricably linked to the Civil Rights Movement.

The calm soothing sound of the water rippling along and the birds chirping in the background as the trees rustle isn't a nature lover's dream. It is actually a reality when you visit Coosa River in Montgomery. Even though the river begins in Tennessee before entering Alabama at Weiss Lake, the Coosa River meets the Tallapoosa River to form the Alabama River. Aside from great fishing and kayaking, the river is a great place to just sit outdoors and enjoy one of the area's most beautiful natural treasures.