Alabama State Capitol: A Symbol of History and Politics

Getting There

• Walking

  From downtown Montgomery, including areas around Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church or the Civil Rights Memorial, the Alabama State Capitol is a short walk uphill. Head east on Dexter Avenue, and you'll see the Capitol building at the top of the hill. The walk is about 0.3 miles and takes approximately 5-10 minutes. Be mindful of the incline as you approach Capitol Hill.

• Public Transport

  Montgomery Transit (MAX) bus routes serve the Alabama State Capitol area. Several bus lines, including routes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8, have stops within a few blocks of the Capitol. The closest bus stops are typically at Madison & Bainbridge or Bainbridge & Dexter. A single ride fare on MAX is $1.25.

• Driving

  If driving, use the address '600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104' for GPS navigation. Metered street parking is available around the Capitol, costing approximately $0.50 per hour, with a two-hour limit. Metered parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays. Free parking is also available at Cramton Bowl Stadium or Paterson Field, with a shuttle or a longer walk to the Capitol. From I-65 South (Birmingham, Huntsville, and points North): Take I-65 South to Montgomery. Merge onto I-85 North via Exit 171. Take Exit 1 (Court Street) and continue straight on Arba Street for ½ mile. Turn left on Union Street and merge into far right lane. Continue ¾ mile. See bus unloading directions on reverse. FROM I-65 NORTH (MOBILE AND POINTS SOUTH): Take I-65 North to Montgomery. Merge onto I-85 North via Exit 171.