Montezuma

Montezuma was incorporated in 1854 after the community of Traveler's Rest relocated to be near the site of the new railroad. Situated on the east bank of the Flint River, the town once boasted a steamboat building company and was a thriving regional center of distribution and commerce. Enjoy a self guided driving tour by requesting a free copy of "A Drive Down Memory Lane: The Guide to Historic Architecture and Sites in the Montezuma Historic Register District." Downtown visitors may enjoy breakfast, hotdogs and square burgers at Troy’s Snack Shack. A memorable meat-and-three, made-from-scratch mid-day meal at Josie’s Restaurant will brighten anyone's day.  Be sure to try the from scratch pies and banana pudding.  Sample international flavor with lunch or dinner at Casa Maya restaurant overlooking the fountain in Unity Park. Carter’s Fried Chicken offers fast fare to go. After enjoying  the historic driving tour of Montezuma’s residential architecture, cool off with strawberry ice cream and lemonade in the Silo Café at Kauffman Strawberry Farm. Then tour the rich farmland which attracted a Mennonite community, which is now famous for picturesque farmsteads and Yoder's Deitsch Haus Restaurant, Bakery & Gift Shop. Nature lovers will enjoy a stroll along the shady paths of the Montezuma Bluff Wildlife Management Area to see 50 million year old fossilized limestone encrusted with ancient sea shells from the Tallahatta Formation marine ecosystem. Rest easy at Traveler’s Rest Bed and Breakfast and relax on the spacious front porch while listening to the hourly serenade of the Montezuma United Methodist Church bells. America's Best Value Inn offers a swimming pool and free wireless Internet. Find out more at www.downtownmontezuma.com