National Monument

Freedom Riders National Monument

South

Plan a Freedom Riders trip

About Freedom Riders

A guide to this park: what to see, where to walk, and when to go.

Region: South
State: Alabama
Designation: National Monument
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Freedom Riders.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

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

The historic Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, located at 1031 Gurnee Avenue. This is the Greyhound Depot the Freedom Riders attempted to integrate on May 14, 1961.

Weather and 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

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: Freedom Riders National Monument, 1031 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201
Phone: (205) 568-3963
Email: frri_information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/frri

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Freedom Riders

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Freedom Riders

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Explore the Freedom Riders Story

Museum Exhibits · about 20 min

Explore the indoor and outdoor exhibits that tell the stories of the Freedom Riders. Indoor exhibits are limited to open hours, but outdoor exhibits are always available.
Drive Through Anniston Civil Rights History

Self-Guided Tours - Auto · about 40 min

The Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail project began in 2010. This nine-stop driving tour explores key sites and stories associated with Anniston's civil rights history.