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Huntsville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Madison County with portions extending into Limestone County and Morgan County. [12] It is located in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama [13] [14] south of the state of Tennessee .
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Huntsville was founded in 1805 by a Virginia man named John Hunt. For the first 140 years of its history, the city was a sleepy cotton town. In 1950, the US Army transferred Dr. Werner von Braun and his team of German rocket scientists to Redstone Arsenal. Within a decade, the city became a center for rocket design and construction. In 1960, NASA o...
By plane
1. 34.637222-86.7751 Huntsville International Airport (HSVIATA) (off Interstate 565, 15 miles west of town). Passenger flights from such cities as Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Orlando, New York City, and Washington, D.C..(updated Apr 2020) Huntsville is served by the following carriers: 1. American Eagle[dead link], with service from Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Washington, D.C.-Reagon 2. Delta Air Lines, with service from Atlanta. 3. Del...
By train
There is no passenger train service to Huntsville.
By car
Huntsville is accessible from nearby Interstate 65, approximately 20 miles west of downtown. An interstate spur, Interstate 565, runs from I-65 eastward for 21 miles, to and through downtown Huntsville. 1. I-565: Spur route to I-65, providing access to Birmingham, AL, Nashville, TN, and Decatur, AL. 2. US 72: providing access to Chattanooga, TN (via Interstate 24), Memphis, TN, and Athens, AL. 3. US 431: providing access to Guntersville, AL and Anniston, AL. 4. US 231: providing access to Fay...
While not widely known as a tourist destination, Huntsville does have a number of attractions of interest.
Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road, ☏ +1 256 883-3774. Year-round public ice skating rink. Open most afternoons to the public, but check website for hours. Located behind Joe Da...Canoeing on the Flint River. Several canoeing expeditions are available. The Flint River is in East Madison County, about 7 miles from downtown.Robert Trent Jones-Hampton Cove Golf Course, 450 Old Highway 431, ☏ +1 256 551-1818. Owens Crossroads. This 54-hole golf course is part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which has nine world-re...34.707384-86.58791 Parkway Place, 2801 Memorial Park South, ☏ +1 256 533-0700. M–Sa 10AM–9PM, Su noon–6PM. An enclosed mall with 70 upscale shops and restaurants. Tenants include Belk, Dillard's, W...Like most cities, Huntsville does have its fair share of fast-food restaurants, but there are many local eateries as well that serve every budget and taste. Because of Huntsville's diverse population, there are ethnic restaurants that specialize in Greek, Indian, Thai, and many other ethnicities. 1. Good Company Cafe, 7500 S. Memorial Parkway #123 ...
Breweries
The micro brewery scene in Huntsville is new but growing fast. 1. Green Bus Brewing, 206 Eustis Avenue, ☏ +1 256 990-2477. Located in a 150-year-old building just off the historic square. This nano brewery specializes in small batches which creates a diverse and ever-changing tap list.(updated Mar 2019) 2. InnerSpace Brewing Company, 2414 Clinton Ave. This family-owned and family-friendly nanobrewery featuring space-themed decor and games for the kids is located in the Butler Green Arts & Ent...
Bars
1. Chips & Salsa, 10300 Bailey Cove Rd SE, ☏ +1 256 880-1202. Bar with live music. 2. Humphrey's Bar and Grill (Washington Square), 109 Washington Street, ☏ +1 256 704-5555. Live music and a patio area.(updated Jul 2016) 3. Pints and Pixels, 2500 Clinton Ave W Suite H, Huntsville, AL 35805 (Northeast end of Campus 805). Full bar, craft beer, and more than 50 arcade machines.(updated Jul 2016)
Coffee
1. The Green Room At The Camp, 5909 University Drive, ☏ +1 256-763-7877. Coffee shop located in MidCity 2. Honest Coffee Roasters, 114 Clinton Ave. E #106. Roaster and coffee shop in Historic Downtown.(updated Mar 2019) 3. Coffee Tree Books & Brew, 7900 Bailey Cove Road, ☏ +1 256 880-6121. Popular coffee shop/hangout. 4. Olde Towne Coffee Shoppe, 511 Pratt Avenue, ☏ +1 256 539-5399. 5. Kaffeeklatsch, 103 Jefferson Street, ☏ +1 256 539-1636. This coffee shop is a downtown tradition.
Budget
1. Motel 6 (formerly La Quinta), 3141 University Drive (on University Drive near Jordan Lane), ☏ +1 256 533-0756. Outdoor pool. $71 (Dec 2022). 2. Red Roof PLUS+ Huntsville - Madison, 8781 Madison Blvd, Madison (on University Drive near Jordan Lane), ☏ +1 256 772-8470. Small pool, breakfast. $71 (Dec 2022).
Mid-range
1. Comfort Suites, 6224 Torok Circle (next to the Best Western), ☏ +1 256 562-2400. 2. Fairfield Inn, 1385 Enterprise Way (just off University Drive between Burlington Coat Factory and Target), ☏ +1 256 971-0921. Convenient to West Huntsville and Research Park. 3. Holiday Inn Research Park, 5903 University Drive, ☏ +1 256 830-0600. Next to Madison Square. Restaurants and shopping nearby. Convenient to Research Park.
Splurge
1. 34.725002-86.5899521 Embassy Suites Huntsville, 800 Monroe Street, ☏ +1 256 539-7373. This 10-story hotel opened in October 2006. Great views of the city, downtown, and the skyline. Connected by a "skybridge" to the Von Braun Center. A Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is inside the hotel.(updated Oct 2016) 2. 34.718563-86.6724212 The Westin Huntsville, 6800 Governors West NW (in the Bridge Street Town Center), ☏ +1 256 428-2000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.(updated Oct 2016)
Though crime levels are above average for a city in its population bracket, most of the crime is restricted to inner city neighborhoods that would be of no interest to visitors. In general, the most dangerous region of the city is the northern neighborhoods (particularly the northwest). In addition to crime, If hiking on Monte Sano or engaging in s...
Jan 23, 2023 · Sitting majestically in the Appalachian region of Northern Alabama, Huntsville is the most populous city in Alabama. Dating far back to 1805, when it was originally founded within the Mississippi territory, it was later incorporated as a town in 1811.
Jun 21, 2024 · Huntsville, city, seat (1808) of Madison county, northern Alabama, U.S. It is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near the Tennessee River, about 100 miles (160 km) north of Birmingham.
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- Ellesor826. Bradenton, FL1,548 contributions. Renovations. Ongoing renovations made our experience less than stellar. We did enjoy the exhibitions we were able to view.
- deborah g. 2 contributions. Amazing things from many many US wars. The kids would love the tanks and helicopters. Was really awesome. Must see! Don’t miss! Amazing US history.
- Connie M. 5 contributions. Lovely Place for a Walk Any Time of Year. We visited the Huntsville Botanical Gardens and loved it. Daffodils poked their heads above the red clay.
- Jennifer J. 1 contribution. So helpful! Stopped in to the Visitor Center in search of area information as I'm planning to relocate. Brenda Wiggins was an amazing source of information.
These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum. Located in Huntsville Alabama, The U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum is one of the premier military museums in the world.
Cities & Towns. Huntsville, Alabama, boasts a storied history and a promising future. Home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the EarlyWorks Museum complex, and the Von Braun Center Playhouse, it offers one-of-a-kind experiences for all ages.
