River Heritage Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Is there a better way to spend Sunday??
Is there a better way to spend Sunday??
Located within a few hours drive from Las Vegas is this horseshoe shaped meander of the Colorado River. After a bit of a hike, we got to see the horseshoe bend. What an astounding beauty it was! Also extremely nerve-wracking because it is a merciless 1000 feet drop from the canyon cliffs, and there are no rails at the edge of the cliffs. Being acrophobic made it worse! But it is an experience of a lifetime and I’m glad I mustered all of my courage (I have very little of it), prayed all the Gods in the world (although I believe there is only God) and peeked at the formation of the horseshoe bend among the deep gorges. To get an elaborate view of the horseshoe bend, I lay down on my stomach and literally crawled on the canyon to reach the edges. The only thing I hoped is, the cliffs were strong enough to hold my weight. And here I was, literally at the edge of a 1000 feet high cliff with my palms sweating (literally!).
Lake Jackson Cruisers Car Show Annual Masonic Celebration Florala, AL
Lake Jackson Cruisers Car Show

Where to stay in River Heritage

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Little Kowaliga

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little Kowaliga and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Martin and Wake Island.

Little Kowaliga
Almost make it seem as if you are in old Europe, but this beautiful fountain dating back to 1885 stands in atop an artesian well in the center of old town Montgomery, AL. Barely noticeable Directly behind and less than a mile past the fountain is the Alabama State Capitol.

Downtown Montgomery

While visiting Downtown Montgomery, you might make a stop by sights like Montgomery Performing Arts Centre and The Legacy Museum.

Downtown Montgomery
Great little place we found at Auburn!

Downtown Auburn

Though Downtown Auburn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jordan-Hare Stadium and Neville Arena.

Downtown Auburn
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Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Martin and Horseshoe Island.

Pleasure Point
Montgomery featuring heritage architecture

Garden District

While Garden District isn't home to many top sights, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Civil Rights Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Garden District
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North College Historic District

While North College Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Jordan-Hare Stadium and Neville Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

North College Historic District
The Hotel At Auburn University

The Hotel At Auburn University

4.5 out of 5
241 S College St Auburn AL
The price is AU$298 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$298
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,069 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Hotel At Auburn University
Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr

3.5 out of 5
300 Tallapoosa Street Montgomery AL
The price is AU$231 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$231
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,103 reviews)
Staff was very helpful - exchanged rooms when requested 2 queen instead of one king to accommodate our party better.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr
Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL

Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL

4 out of 5
202 W Magnolia Ave Auburn AL
The price is AU$233 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$233
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auburn. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Toomer's Oaks and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
The decor was so tasteful and appealing! We loved the onsite restaurant and bar with the rooftop deck. They offer a beautiful view of the campus and a great ambiance. Rooms are spotless and have do many special decorative features. It was truly an amazing experience!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL
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stayAPT Suites Montgomery

stayAPT Suites Montgomery

2.5 out of 5
5000 Woodmere Blvd Montgomery AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
Clean room and nice staff.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

stayAPT Suites Montgomery
stayAPT Suites Dothan

stayAPT Suites Dothan

2.5 out of 5
259 Hospitality Ln Dothan AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dothan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
Felt like an apartment all the way down to the kids running back and forth upstairs lol it was comfy but it was my first get away without kids so i was looking for more peace. Overall it was a good experience and i will probably stay there again.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

stayAPT Suites Dothan
stayAPT Suites Auburn

stayAPT Suites Auburn

3.5 out of 5
1656 South College Street Auburn AL
Stay at this aparthotel in Auburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
Quiet, large space and very comfortable.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

stayAPT Suites Auburn
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Popular places to visit

Historic building and campus at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama; Shutterstock ID 215267143

Auburn University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Auburn University during your trip to Auburn. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Auburn University
Dusk in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Alabama State University

Explore the campus of Alabama State University during your trip to Montgomery. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

Alabama State University
Tuskegee University, one of the largest historically black universities in the United States, is a private university located in Tuskegee, Alabama. It was founded by Lewis Adams, a former slave, and George W. Campbell, a former slave owner. Adams asked that an educational institution for blacks be established. After Foster won the election, $2,000 (per year) was allocated from the state general budget for such a school to be located in Macon County. It was officially founded on July 4th, 1881, with Booker T. Washington, then a 25-year-old teacher at Hampton Institute in Virginia, as its first principal, a position he maintained until his death in 1915. Tuskegee acquired university status in 1985. Today it offers undergraduate, masters, professional, and doctoral degrees to more than 3,000 students with a strong orientation toward the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas. It was the first black college to be designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark

Tuskegee University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Tuskegee University during your travels in Tuskegee. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Tuskegee University
Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn University #footballstadiumtour

Jordan-Hare Stadium

Catch an event at Jordan-Hare Stadium during your trip to Auburn. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Jordan-Hare Stadium

Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex

Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex is just one of the places to see in Montgomery, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the live music and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex

EastChase Shopping Mall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at EastChase Shopping Mall during your visit to Montgomery. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the live music in this family-friendly area.

EastChase Shopping Mall

Cities near River Heritage

Corn maze!

Dothan

Ladybug at Jackson Lake.

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Children's Harbor on Lake Martin Alabama / Island View; Shutterstock ID 98268905

Dadeville

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