Monroeville

Understand

Monroeville bears the moniker of "The Literary Capital of Alabama" because, rather incongruously, it was the childhood home of both Harper Lee of To Kill a Mockingbird fame and Truman Capote. In fact, they were even childhood friends.

Visitor information Monroeville / Monroe County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, 86 N Alabama Ave, ☏ +1 251-743-2879, [email protected]. M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM. (updated Aug 2021)

Getting there

This town is a bit off the beaten track. You can access it via highways 84 or 21 from Interstate 65.

See

1 Old Courthouse Museum, 31 N Alabama Ave, ☏ +1 251 575 7433. M-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. This museum covers aspects of the story To Kill A Mockingbird and Harper Lee. In fact, the building was used in the courtroom scenes in the film adaptation, and a recurring play of the story is also presented here by local thespians. (updated Aug 2021)

Eat

1 Con Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 4307 S Alabama Ave, ☏ +1 251 575 9164. Some hearty fare here. Have you ever tried a hamburger at a Mexican restaurant? (updated Aug 2021)

Sleep

1 Best Western Inn, 4419 S Alabama Ave, ☏ +1 251 575 9999. (updated Aug 2021) There's also a Mockingbird Inn next door if you're feeling a bit more nostalgic about your literary memories.