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Visitors may sign up for a modified version of astronaut training or, take a quick campus tour to see the many artifacts that made this a centerpiece of the Space Race during the 1960s! The U.S. Space and Rocket Center, located in Huntsville, is Alabama's top tourist attraction. The Center, which opened in 1970 as NASA's first visitor center, includes a Space Camp, museum, Aviation Challenge and X-Camp. It is also famously known as a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.
111 acres of exquisite gardens, located 1 mile from the U.S. Space and Rocket Museum. Huntsville Botanical Gardens is one of the most visited attractions in the entire state of Alabama. A breath taking place with the perfect picture landscape for weddings and special events. It is known for its Butterfly House, different varieties of plants and exhibits, along with the numerous yearly events and educational programs offered. During the Christmas holidays, you don't want to miss the drive through Galaxy of Lights display!
Monte Sano sits on 2,140 magnificent acres with spectacular views from atop the mountain, attracting people with the 20 miles of hiking trails and the 14 miles of biking trails to enjoy. From picnic areas, camping, planetarium observations at the VBAS, to special events atop the mountain, Monte Sano Park is a place with many enjoyable things to do.
Located in the heart of downtown Huntsville, next to the Von Braun Center and the Huntsville's Art museum is the Big Spring International Park. Built around its famous name "Big Spring", the original water basis that the city of Huntsville was built around over 200 years ago! Take a long stroll through the enchanting Big Spring Park following the large pond and feed the koi fish, ducks and geese! Special events are held in the park such as; the Panoply Arts Festival, and Concerts in the Park. At Big Spring Park, you're in the middle of everything!
The Huntsville area is home to numerious museums. The most popular in the state being the Space and Rocket center, followed by several other exciting and interesting venues such as the Cook Museum of Natural Science, the Huntsville Art Center and the Huntsville Veteran's Museum. Not only will these museums inspire the young minds of today but they will help foster, educate and remind our citizens of our past history and achievements.
The Huntsville Museum of Art sits in Big Spring Park, the center piece of the energetic and growing city which is located in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. This museum has seen a large expansion the past few years. The art and exhibits continuously changes which makes it a great place to visit multiple times of the year.
Huntsville's best high tech natural science museum is located in downtown Decatur, Alabama - just west of Huntsville. There is large salt water aquarium, numerious science projects and many more hands on exhibits to explore. Your kids will leave the Cook Museum understanding a lot more about science and nature!
Walk back in time to the authentic history of the U.S. soldiers and learn their stories, while receiving a glance of the journey they traveled. Filled with authentic war time military equipments such as army tanks, jeeps and weapons. A great place for the entire family to learn about America history and its heroes.
Located in Marshall County which is 40 minutes east of Huntsville, Cathedral Caverns is a unique place to visit! The caverns maintain a comfortable 60 degrees temperature year round; which makes a comfortable all day event along with a nice relief from those dog days of Summer! Besides the remarkable sites of the Caverns there are 493 acres of hiking trails available for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors!
The Von Braun Center, also known as the VBC, is Huntsville's largest comprehensive event space with more than 170,000 monumental square feet of flexible meeting, exhibit and performance areas. Centrally located in the beautiful downtown Huntsville near hotels, shopping and restaurants, while overlooking the stunning beauty of Big Spring International Park! The Von Braun Center is the place for banquets, receptions, sporting events, concerts, shows, ballets, along with other numerous venues.
Located just east of Huntsville. Get ready for an up-close encounter with safari animals at Harmony Park Safari, which is home to many amazing animals that you don't typically find at a petting zoo to enjoy! Food for the animals is provided! Make sure you check their website for updates and details on their current and new animals.
The entire family will enjoy this event!
An active passenger station until 1968, the Huntsville Depot Museum played a major role in our transportation and is now a place to learn and enjoy! For all the train hobbyist and those who want to learn about the history of Huntsville, it's a place to visit!
EarlyWorks Children's Museum was designed for children to learn and explore! Hearing stories from the Talking Tree to exploring Biscuit's Backyard, the kids will have fun being kids at this museum!
The fun filled Tate Farms has 6,000 acres of family owned and leased farm land, famous for their unique pumpkin patch, where there is 80 acres of pumpkins and special gourds, oh my! That's just the beginning, there's hayrides to the pumpkin fields to pick a fresh pumpkin off the vines, cute little pedal carts, petting animal area, jumping pillows, barnyard playground and an amazing Cafe & Collectibles store.
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Adventure into a calming retreat of a nature lover's paradise! Located atop away from the city noise is the tranquility of the lush Green Mountain. Stationed in the southeastern part of Huntsville, hike along the 72 acre park and enjoy the wildflowers and all the nature of your surroundings including the stunning 17 acre spring fed sky lake. Your dogs will love this place! From a covered bridge to the State's largest and oldest Champion Winged Elm Tree, Green Mountain is known for its oasis of beauty.
Point Mallard Park offers the great outdoors experience to everyone! Treasured among North Alabama's wooded back drop, the 750+-acre family park allows you stay in touch with nature every day throughout the year. From the famous water park to tennis courts, batting cages, hiking/jogging/biking trail, a driving range, to home of Music Festivals, the Alabama Jubilee Memorial Day Weekend Fest (also known as the Balloon Fest) Valley Antique Car Show, and so much more!
Enjoy events and experiences with Burritt's breathtaking views and relax and dine under the stars! Burritt on The Mountain is a historic mansion overlooking the spectacular views of Huntsville, Alabama. With the 167-acres of rich history that will take you back to the early times. Great place to spend the afternoon with the entire family.
Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment is the largest privately owned art facility located in the southern United States. This huge historic cotton factory building has been redeveloped into 152 working studios for over 200 artists, galleries, a community garden, theater, home to Piper & Leaf Artisan Tea Co., and so much more!
Huntsville is home to many micro breweries; Straight To Ale, Yellowhammer, Salty Nut, Green Bus, Mad Malts, Rocket Republic, InnerSpace, Below the Radar, and Old Black Bear.
Take a journey back into time during 1819 by visiting Constitution Hall Park. The newly renovated and restored park offers a place for the community to honor Alabama's statehood. The park is a place to gather with open green spaces, retail outlets including a gift shop and a Piper and Leaf Artisan Tea Company location. You may take a tour of the buildings, bring a picnic, or just sit back and relax from your busy schedule and sip some tea on the porch!
Below are some of new things coming to Huntsville in the next few years. Bridge Street and Mid-City are current here but expanding.
BridgeSteet Mall
Huntsville Amphitheater
Rocket City Trash Pandas
Escapology Escape Room
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