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Images from around downtown Montgomery, Ala., site of the 2011 Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star championship.

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<p>  </p> <p> The bright pink and white façade of the Steiner Loebman building is an iconic landmark of the Lower Commerce Street district in downtown Montgomery. </p>
 

The bright pink and white façade of the Steiner Loebman building is an iconic landmark of the Lower Commerce Street district in downtown Montgomery. 

<p>  </p> <p> The Montgomery Renaissance Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center added an impressive new outline to Montgomery skyline in 2007. It is host to a 9,000-square-foot European-style spa and the Montgomery Performing Arts Center as well as a state-of-the-art Convention Centre.</p>
 

The Montgomery Renaissance Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center added an impressive new outline to Montgomery skyline in 2007. It is host to a 9,000-square-foot European-style spa and the Montgomery Performing Arts Center as well as a state-of-the-art Convention Centre.

<p>  </p> <p> The historic Train Shed at Union Station in downtown Montgomery, built in 1898 on a bluff above the Alabama River, hosts multiple events throughout the year.</p>
 

The historic Train Shed at Union Station in downtown Montgomery, built in 1898 on a bluff above the Alabama River, hosts multiple events throughout the year.

<p>  </p> <p> A nighttime view of Commerce Street in downtown Montgomery looking up from the Riverfront. Capital City Carriage provides horse-drawn rides through downtown. </p>
 

A nighttime view of Commerce Street in downtown Montgomery looking up from the Riverfront. Capital City Carriage provides horse-drawn rides through downtown. 

<p>  </p> <p> The recent revitalization of downtown Montgomery has brought with it several new restaurants, including seafood favorite Wintzell’s Oyster House, to the delight of residents and visitors alike.</p>
 

The recent revitalization of downtown Montgomery has brought with it several new restaurants, including seafood favorite Wintzell’s Oyster House, to the delight of residents and visitors alike.

<p>  </p> <p> The Deli at Alley Station has everything you’d expect: sandwiches, salads, coffee and more. It also serves a quick, yummy breakfast and sells staples like milk and bread.</p>
 

The Deli at Alley Station has everything you’d expect: sandwiches, salads, coffee and more. It also serves a quick, yummy breakfast and sells staples like milk and bread.

<p>  </p> <p> The Alley in downtown Montgomery is the city’s newest hot spot, offering dining, shopping, nightlife and more.</p>
 

The Alley in downtown Montgomery is the city’s newest hot spot, offering dining, shopping, nightlife and more.

<p>  </p> <p> The Deli at Alley Station is a great stop for a sweet treat with ice cream as well as other tempting desserts.</p>
 

The Deli at Alley Station is a great stop for a sweet treat with ice cream as well as other tempting desserts.

<p>  </p> <p> Dreamland BBQ, located in The Alley Entertainment District of downtown Montgomery, fills the area with its southern smoky-sweet scents—the ribs are great; the banana pudding is a must.</p>
 

Dreamland BBQ, located in The Alley Entertainment District of downtown Montgomery, fills the area with its southern smoky-sweet scents—the ribs are great; the banana pudding is a must.

<p>  </p> <p> As part of the downtown revitalization project, many of the older buildings have been restored preserving the original craftsmanship applied to their construction.</p>
 

As part of the downtown revitalization project, many of the older buildings have been restored preserving the original craftsmanship applied to their construction.

<p>  </p> <p> The Montgomery Brew Pub is currently closed, but plans are underway to re-brand and re-open late this year.</p>
 

The Montgomery Brew Pub is currently closed, but plans are underway to re-brand and re-open late this year.

<p>  </p> <p> Throughout the downtown area you will see many water towers preserved from earlier days. This particular blue waterpower sits atop the historic Bishop-Parker building.</p>
 

Throughout the downtown area you will see many water towers preserved from earlier days. This particular blue waterpower sits atop the historic Bishop-Parker building.

<p> The crepe murtles are in full bloom.</p>
The crepe murtles are in full bloom.
<p>  </p> <p> Riverwalk Stadium, the home of The Montgomery Biscuits, was built into an old train turn house and showcases the capital city’s beloved baseball team within a historic setting unlike any other.</p>
 

Riverwalk Stadium, the home of The Montgomery Biscuits, was built into an old train turn house and showcases the capital city’s beloved baseball team within a historic setting unlike any other.

<p> Markers designating sites of historic importance are everywhere in downtown Montgomery, as the city was both the cradle of the Confederacy and the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement.</p>
Markers designating sites of historic importance are everywhere in downtown Montgomery, as the city was both the cradle of the Confederacy and the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
<p> The Montgomery Biscuits, a Class AA franchise of the Tampa Bay Rays, plays in the Southern League.</p>
The Montgomery Biscuits, a Class AA franchise of the Tampa Bay Rays, plays in the Southern League.
<p>  </p> <p> Much of the stained glass in the Train Shed at Union Station is original to the 1898 structure.</p>
 

Much of the stained glass in the Train Shed at Union Station is original to the 1898 structure.

<p> Union Station’s Train Shed serves as the boatyard for the anglers and the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship weigh-ins will be held there.</p>
Union Station’s Train Shed serves as the boatyard for the anglers and the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship weigh-ins will be held there.
<p>  </p> <p> Faded advertisements, like this one for Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum, can be found on the sides of many old buildings downtown. </p>
 

Faded advertisements, like this one for Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum, can be found on the sides of many old buildings downtown. 

<p>  </p> <p> This tunnel leads to the Riverfront area at the banks of the Alabama River with access to the Riverfront Amphitheater, the Riverwalk, the Splash Pad and the Harriott II Riverboat.</p>
 

This tunnel leads to the Riverfront area at the banks of the Alabama River with access to the Riverfront Amphitheater, the Riverwalk, the Splash Pad and the Harriott II Riverboat.

<p> A historical marker in Montgomery shows the city on the Alabama River was a transportation center.</p>
A historical marker in Montgomery shows the city on the Alabama River was a transportation center.
<p>  </p> <p> Built in 1891, the Steiner & Lobman building on lower Commerce Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.</p>
 

Built in 1891, the Steiner & Lobman building on lower Commerce Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

<p>  </p> <p> In celebration of what the Alabama River and the Riverfront area mean to the city, spots all around Montgomery are embellished with oversized fishing lures that were decorated by local artists, including this vibrant example found downtown.</p> <br />
 

In celebration of what the Alabama River and the Riverfront area mean to the city, spots all around Montgomery are embellished with oversized fishing lures that were decorated by local artists, including this vibrant example found downtown.

<p>  </p> <p> Wintzell’s Oyster House in the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa is just one of several new eatery options downtown.</p>
 

Wintzell’s Oyster House in the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa is just one of several new eatery options downtown.

<p>  </p> <p> Legendary country music star Hank Williams got his start in Montgomery, and today, The Hank Williams Museum downtown honors his legacy with memorabilia, including his famous Cadillac. His grave is in Oakwood Cemetery, on the edge of downtown.</p> <br />
 

Legendary country music star Hank Williams got his start in Montgomery, and today, The Hank Williams Museum downtown honors his legacy with memorabilia, including his famous Cadillac. His grave is in Oakwood Cemetery, on the edge of downtown.