What is there to do at Freedom Riders National Monument?

Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Auto.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Freedom Riders National Monument?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (57 min), Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (1 h 25 min), Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (1 h 31 min), Little River Canyon National Preserve (1 h 37 min), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (1 h 38 min), Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (1 h 54 min).

Colored Greyhound mural with historical information about the Freedom Riders

NATIONAL MONUMENT

Freedom Riders National Monument

Everything you need to start planning a visit to Freedom Riders National Monument.

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WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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4 separate statues of the four little girls who were killed in the 16th st Baptist Church bombing

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Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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National Military Park · Alabama

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

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National Historical Park · Georgia

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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National Preserve · Alabama

Little River Canyon National Preserve

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National Battlefield Park · Georgia

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

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National Recreation Area · Georgia

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Driving times from Freedom Riders National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot

Mon: Closed
Tue: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wed: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

Mon: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Guided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsSelf-Guided Tours - Auto

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration. In the spring and fall, visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be unpredictable, ranging from mild to extremely cold

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Freedom Riders National Monument?: Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Auto.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Freedom Riders National Monument?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (57 min), Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (1 h 25 min), Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (1 h 31 min), Little River Canyon National Preserve (1 h 37 min), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (1 h 38 min), Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (1 h 54 min).