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In downtown Montgomery, Riverfront Park sits on the banks of The Alabama River and boasts a boatload of ways to have fun. Take a day to discover all that it and nearby notable attractions offer, capping the experience with the action of a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game at DABOS Stadium.
Don’t miss: The City of Montgomery is making the Riverfront District even more exciting with events like Riverbend Bourbon & Brews. The next one is Friday May 1st from 6-10PM. Find details here.
We’ve put together everything you need to know to plan the perfect day in Montgomery’s Riverfront District. Let’s go!
Where is Montgomery’s Riverfront District?
Flowing along the edge of downtown Montgomery, the Alabama River has played a key role in the capital city since its founding. Once a busy trade route, today the river is all about recreation, and the desire to provide increased access to it during downtown’s revitalization planning in the early 2000s birthed the creation of Riverfront Park.
Today, the Park offers visitors an array of activities onsite and is close—often within walking distance—to other “must-see” spots downtown, including the State Capitol, The Rosa Parks Library and Museum and the vibrant restaurants and bars in The Alley.
Best breakfast bet in downtown Montgomery
Start with a hearty breakfast at Mama’s Sack Lunches (which, despite the name, does serve morning-meal favorites) to fuel your exploration. Choose from breakfast sandwiches on biscuits or toast, omelets or grits bowls topped with eggs, sausage or bacon and cheese, plus piping-hot coffee.
The Legacy Sites share powerful stories
Next, visit what’s referred to as The Legacy Sites. Created by the Equal Justice Initiative, a Montgomery-based criminal justice reform nonprofit, these sites share compelling stories of racial injustice and the fight for equality.
They include:
- The National Memorial to Peace and Justice
- The Legacy Museum
- The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
- Montgomery Square, which recently opened + is focused on the capital city’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
Picnic + play at Riverfront Park in Montgomery
Take advantage of Riverfront Park’s green spaces with a picnic lunch. Grab some dogs smothered in a tangy, secret-recipe sauce and crispy crinkle fries to enjoy outdoors at Chris’ Hot Dogs, which has been pleasing palates since 1917.
Or if you’re after some Southern comfort-food standards, get a to-go box from Pannie-George’s Kitchen. Choose from a rotating menu of dishes like:
- Crisp fried chicken
- Collard greens
- Black-eyed peas
- …+ more
After lunch, stroll along the riverbank via the paved Riverwalk path, and let the kids burn off some energy and cool down at the Park’s splashpad before boarding the Harriott II Riverboat. Rolling down the river on this 19th century riverboat is a memorable trip for the entire family.
What to know about Biscuits baseball
As evening falls, head to DABOS Stadium, a modern ballpark built into a historic railway turn station, to catch a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game. As the Biscuits embark on their 2026 season, fans continue eating up the team’s stellar play on the field, the energy of mascot Big Mo, the silly between-inning antics and competitions that often pull in spectators and, of course, hot biscuits from the concession stand.
But this season also brings a few new ways to enjoy a game, including the On Deck Platform section, with dugout-level seating, its own bartender and private food service, and Food Truck Row featuring favorite local food trucks serving up the best capital city cuisine. Beloved traditions like the excitement of fireworks ending weekend games remain. And it’s all ready and waiting for you; the 2026 season started swinging on April 7.
Head out to a Biscuits home game
Find the game that looks good to you below and get your tickets here.
Montgomery Biscuits Home Game Schedule:
- April 7-12 vs Columbus Clingstones
- April 21-26 vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- May 5-10 vs Chattanooga Lookouts
- May 12-17 vs Biloxi Mudbugs
- May 26-31 vs Rocket City Racoons
- June 9-14 v. Knoxville Smokies
- June 23-29 vs Biloxi Mudbugs
- July 17-19 vs Knoxville Smokies
- July 21-26 vs Birmingham Barons
- August 11-16 vs Chattanooga Lookouts
- August 25-30 vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- September 8-13 vs Columbus Clingstones
Know before you go: Locals know that the filling and flavorful specials on Tacos & Tallboy Tuesdays at DABOS Stadium are a must, and as summer heats up, they opt for seats along the third baseline for some cooling shade.
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