In nearby Vance, the Mercedes-Benz auto plant has a newly redesigned Visitors Center that looks as smooth as the ML Coupe. The $3 million project was unveiled last month, replacing the old center that opened in 1997. The Visitors Center takes guests through the 128-year history of Mercedes, which includes the automaker’s two decades in Alabama. Displays include everything from vintage cars to the most recent models. The Mercedes-Benz plant hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Go see it anytime Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. http://www.mbusi.com/visitor-center