The state capital of Alabama, Montgomery is one of the state's most populated cities, home to some of the country's best-known educational establishments and the world-famous Alabama Shakespeare Festival. With a strong cultural heritage, Montgomery attracts visitors predominantly for its music, festivals and sporting attractions, ensuring there is ample entertainment for residents and visitors to the city alike.
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is based in Montgomery, celebrating the works and life of William Shakespeare with more than 300,000 visitors annually. The Festival gives rise to the staging of some of Shakespeare's best known plays, in addition to exhibitions and celebrations of Shakespearian culture.
Montgomery is also home to a thriving college sports circuit, with friendly locally rivalries playing out across all major sports between University and college teams. The Montgomery Biscuits baseball team represent the city in the Southern League, ensuring regular home fixtures throughout the baseball season at the Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery.
