Freedom Riders National Monument
Protected park · AL, USA
Freedom Riders National Monument in AL, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon closed
- Tue–Thu 10:00–16:00
- Fri–Sun closed
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Wildlife & bird watching
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Getting there
- Directions to the Bus Burning Site, from Atlanta and Points East: From I-20, take exit 179 toward AL-202 E/US-78/Coldwater. Merge onto Alabama State Highway 202. Turn right onto Old Birmingham Hwy. The Bus Burning site is located on the right. A gravel parking lot is available at the burn site with entry from the Old Birmingham Hwy. There is no authorized parking or pedestrian activity along State Route 202. For directions to the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, click on link below.
- Weather & when to go
- 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
- Visitor center
- Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
- Visitor center
- Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
- Visitor center
- Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
- Visitor center
- Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot — Currently Open Tuesday–Thursday except most holidays. If you are visiting when the depot is closed, the outside exhibits remain open. Also, passport stamps, and brochures are available at the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce.
- Visitor center
- Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
- Visitor center
- Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
- Visitor center
- Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce — The Visitor Vestibule offers passport stamps, brochures, and an interactive exhibit open Monday–Thursday 8 am–5 pm and Friday 8 am–4 pm. — From Atlanta and Points East From I-20, take exit 185 to Alabama State Hwy 21 North. Follow AL-21 N to Quintard Ave in Anniston. Merge onto AL-21 N/S Quintard Ave. Make a U-turn at E 15th St. Continue straight, until you see the Chamber of Commerce sign on your right. From Birmingham and Points West From I-20, take exit 179 and follow AL-202 to Quintard Ave in Anniston. Turn left onto Priebes…
- Visitor center
- Greyhound Bus Depot
- Visitor center
- Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County
- Visitor center
- Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County
Facilities on the park map
3 bench, 3 picnic area, 4 restroom, 10 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 2017
- Park opened