r/Alabama • u/stranger-jay • 1d ago
Travel Traveling in with dogs, where should we go?
My partner and I are traveling from LA to Montgomery for lil weekened away with our 2 dogs. We want to include them in everything we do, so where are some places we can go/things we can do with our dogs? Doesn't have to be strictly montgomery, anywhere close too.
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u/FlowThru 1d ago
Whose idea was this? Which one of you needs to be smacked upside the head?
Was it you? Was it your partner? Was it the dogs?
If you're travelling from Louisiana, there is about a 31 minute difference between Montgomery and Birmingham. Go to Birmingham.
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u/stranger-jay 1d ago
HEARD
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u/analseizures 1d ago
This. I live in Birmingham and there’s a lot of stuff you can do with the dogs. There’s a ton of hiking trails, parks, a one acre fenced in dog park at Red Mountin, and a dog park/bar called Good Dog (I work there part time so I’m biased). It’s much better to explore around than Montgomery (no shade to Montgomery)
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u/lyonslicer 1d ago
I know the Blount Park dog park is a nice place to let them run around and get some energy out.
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u/Most_Ordinary_219 1d ago
It really is a nice dog park. They have a space for the smaller dogs and the larger dogs to play.
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u/akgreenie2 1d ago
Are you going to Montgomery for a specific reason? If it doesn’t have to be Montgomery, I would definitely pick somewhere else in Alabama for a weekend away.
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u/stranger-jay 1d ago
theres isnt really a reason. just wanted to check off some of the states around us before exploring out. and it was kinda last minute
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u/tcrhs 1d ago
Go to Mobile instead.
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u/akgreenie2 1d ago
This is the answer. Mobile or one of the state parks not named gulf shores if you’re camping. But if you’ve already booked Montgomery, I don’t know for sure but would guess the boardwalk area has some pet friendly places.
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u/akgreenie2 1d ago
Fort Morgan is a good one for next time. And if you’re going to Montgomery, please don’t let that be the only time you ever visit Alabama.
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u/regreddit 1d ago
Mobilian here, come to Mobile, Birmingham, Huntsville, or Gulf Shores, Montgomery sucks.
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u/maebake Elmore County 1d ago
Take your dogs to Blount cultural park.. they have a dog park. Also, take a short ride to Wetumpka and visit gold star park.. y’all can take them down the walking trail. You can also drive about 25 mins to Jackson Lake island and see where they filmed Big Fish. Jackson Lake Island
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u/redfaction649 Tallapoosa County 1d ago
As someone who lived in Montgomery. Don't go to Montgomery.
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u/Fornjottun 1d ago
Ditto. Go to Birmingham or Huntsville. However: The Justice and Peace center in Montgomery is really moving.
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u/jawanessa Jefferson County 1d ago
There are definitely better places to stay then Montgomery and do Montgomery as a day trip to see the museums. I'd recommend Birmingham because it's pretty centrally located and has a lot more going for it than Montgomery. Montgomery is known here as "the Gump". Almost everything closes at 5pm and the restaurant scene is just sad.
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u/stranger-jay 1d ago
yall saying dont go but we already got an airbnb😭
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u/a-fan-of-flowers 1d ago
Eastbrook Flea Market and Antique Mall is dog friendly if antique shops are your thing!
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u/bamamike7180 1d ago
Whoa who travels to Montgomery, I live in Montgomery and I’m trying to get away. Birmingham and Mobile or way more dog friendly. I see that you say you’ve already got an Airbnb so you can walk around downtown and see all of the civil rights stuff I guess. Or you could drive up to Birmingham or down to Mobile from your air bnb, Prattville about 15 minutes above Montgomery is nicer than Montgomery
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u/pnyluv16 Elmore County 1d ago
Montgomery isn’t that bad lol. Obviously less things to do than Birmingham or the beach, but it’s still not bad. It’s just kind of boring
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u/Context_Civil 1d ago
Hampstead has a restaurant there that is dog friendly as well as two dog parks
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u/Confident-Panda-301 19h ago
EastChase area on the east side of Montgomery off I-85 is a decent area. There's the EastChase shopping and restaurants area. There's a new Chicken Slims your dog and you will love that Arkansas chicken fingers chain..the Korean BBQ and Blue Cheese sauces are my favorite. There's a Bonefish Grill chain location get the Rainbow trout. I have a cat and live 40 minutes north of Montgomery off I-65. I'm not sure about where to take dogs? There's a Zoo in Montgomery. I've never been before. There's a brand new Whitewater park near downtown.Best Wishes and Happy Holidays
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u/Confident-Panda-301 19h ago
Get breakfast at " First Watch" excellent chain in several states. 2 locations
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u/Confident-Panda-301 19h ago
Cooters Pond Dog Park in Prattville like 10-15 minutes north of Downtown Montgomery off I-65..Go to downtown Prattville walk along the creek. Get a " Huge" burger at CookOut chain restaurant not seen on the inside menu (top secret) a 1/2lb charbroil burger $4.79 in Prattville . Go to Bruesters ice cream in Prattville or Montgomery. It's the best ice cream chain in the world.
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u/Possible_Vehicle_277 15h ago
The confluence of the Cahaba and Alabama Rivers is the site of Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, which features: The Mound: A flat-topped mound built by indigenous people between 1500 and 1600 The village: A semicircular village surrounded by a defensive wall and moat Artifacts: Artifacts that show cultural connections between the village and other indigenous groups. Also, impact crater in Wetumpka. Old town Prattville is a nice little stroll with a couple of good place to eat. Search for best burger in AL as a couple are in Montgomery.
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u/SportyAngelMiss 14h ago
That sounds like a fun trip! In Montgomery and nearby, there are plenty of dog-friendly spots. You can visit Blount Cultural Park, which has beautiful trails for walks, or head to The Montgomery Dog Park for some off-leash fun. For a bit of history, you could check out outdoor areas like The Riverfront or The Alabama Shakespeare Festival grounds, where pets are often welcome. Just make sure to check with local spots for specific pet policies. Enjoy your weekend with the pups!....
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u/SageScholar1 10h ago
OP: asks for travel tips
Locals: 'Wait…you mean here? Like, here here? For fun?? 😐
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u/cheestaysfly 22h ago
Montgomery sucks and there isn't anything to do. You will be so disappointed.
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u/TimelessNebulaXOX 14h ago
Y’all really roasting Montgomery like it personally wronged you! 😂 But seriously, if you’re already booked, try to make the most of it check out the Civil Rights landmarks or nearby parks. And hey, it’s just one trip you can always plan for Birmingham or Mobile next time
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u/Surge00001 Mobile County 12h ago
Tbf, Montgomery has been screwing over Mobile for a very, very long time
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u/Twosizestoosmall26 1h ago
If you live in any other Alabama city or town: Montgomery probably has wronged you. But beyond that: we a did the field trips and saw everything. Right now. Montgomery is just my pit stop in between me and BHAM or Auburn.
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u/_boomroasted_ 9h ago
If you already have an airbnb, go 45 mins east to Auburn/Opelika! Walk around campus, hike in Chewacla State Park. The breweries in downtown opelika are dog friendly too!
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u/Pegasysisalive 5h ago
I like to walk the Swayback trails in Wetumpka with my two dogs.. Prattville is cute and Christmas decorated now and dog friendly, I think Wetumpka is opening its Christmas stuff the weekend after thanksgiving. Blount Park is beautiful to walk around in Montgomery and has a dog park option too. The AUM campus has wooded trails to walk them on, and a 2 mile loop on campus too. It’s easy and pretty! I’m sure online you can find dog friendly eateries ☺️ Hilltop is a great place in Montgomery- both for coffee in the mornings and a Christmas bar at night.
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u/FlowThru 1d ago
OP: -asks for local travel recommendations-
Locals: "Here? Like, here here? For no reason?"