Things To Do In Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, Alabama, is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeastern United States. Huntsville flawlessly blends southern hospitality's rich legacy with innovative high-tech companies and ethnic diversity. In reality, the city is home to more than 100 different languages and dialects. Curiosity and exploration have always been a part of the city's DNA. In fact, the city launched the first American satellite into space in 1958. Wernher von Braun, one of the "Fathers of Rocket Science," lived and worked in Huntsville throughout the 1950s and 1960s, creating the space and rocket industry that is still connected with the city today.
Things to Do Outdoors: Huntsville's position in the vast Tennessee Valley makes day trips to the mountains simple. Climb Round Top Mountain (also known as Monte Sano Mountain) to appreciate the calm Japanese garden or stroll pathways coated with azaleas in the spring and beautiful foliage in the fall. Combine your outdoor adventures with history at Burritt on the Mountain, which features a historic estate, open-air exhibitions, and nature paths.
See historic antebellum mansions and gardens around town, or wander through the Huntsville Botanical Garden's magnificent blossoms. Big Spring International Park is a lakeside treasure situated downtown, perfect for a leisurely walk or a romantic picnic.
Foods: There are several cuisine experiences to choose from. Main Street Café, located in a renovated city hall and jail in Madison, is a 15-minute drive from Huntsville. G's Country Kitchen and Blue Plate Cafe, both providing meat-and-threes (a typical dish containing one meat with three sides - wonderful! ), offer Southern comfort cuisine. To quench your thirst, visit Straight to Ale, one of Huntsville's brewers, for a Monkeynaut IPA, or Campus No. 805, a landmark brewing, eating, and entertainment complex in the city's urban core.
