Huntsville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Huntsville Botanical Garden featuring a fountain and a park
Huntsville featuring bird life, marine life and a pond
Huntsville

Lush mountainous landscapes surround this northeastern Alabama city, known for its fun-filled festivals and its role in the Revolutionary War and space age.

Known as the “Rocket City” for its ongoing involvement in space exploration, Huntsville is a historic city in northeastern Alabama. Visit grand Federal-style architecture and fascinating museums and learn about Huntsville’s important role in space. Explore lush Alabama wetlands and see wildflowers and scenic vistas in the Tennessee River Valley.

Huntsville’s 200-year history shines at the city’s engaging museums and historical districts. Be transported to 1819 at Alabama Constitution Village, an open-air museum with reconstructed buildings and guides dressed in period style. Visit the Twickenham Historic District where the city was first settled. Learn about Huntsville’s Revolutionary War role and see the city’s preserved railroad depot.

In 1958, Huntsville was put on the map as a technology hub after America’s first satellite was launched nearby. Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Museum to see a Saturn V rocket used for a moon launch and learn about groundbreaking work on the International Space Station.

Stroll through Big Spring International Park, one of Huntsville’s finest green spaces. The park is home to the Huntsville Museum of ArtOpens in a new window, the Von Braun Center performing arts venue and a series of festivals. Visit in April for the dynamic Panoply Arts Festival or in September for the Big Spring Jam music festival. The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is Alabama’s longest continuously operating professional orchestra. Nearby Muscle Shoals features delicious food and a famous music scene.

Learn about the Alabama wetlands ecosystem at the Huntsville Botanical GardenOpens in a new window, an informative park featuring an awe-inspiring plant collection. Wander along forested paths, dappled by warm Alabama sunshine, and relax in the garden’s wide, grassy meadows.

Huntsville is located in northeastern Alabama, a 102-mile (164-kilometer) drive north from BirminghamOpens in a new window. Reach Huntsville by plane to Huntsville International Airport, 14 miles (22 kilometers) west of downtown. No passenger trains reach the city but bus services are available. Summers in Huntsville are hot and humid. Visit in spring or fall to enjoy the city’s comfortable temperatures and exciting festivals.

Where to stay in Huntsville

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Priceville

Priceville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and Priceville Town Hall.

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Providence

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Providence and surrounding area, you can visit Westside Center and MidCity Huntsville.

Providence
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Quigley

While visiting Quigley, you might make a stop by sights like Big Spring Park and Von Braun Center.

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Hampton Cove

When in Hampton Cove, you can plan a visit to Hampton Cove Golf Course and Madison County Nature Trail-Green Mountain, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Sherwood Park

Well liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Bridge Street Town Centre and US Space and Rocket Center while you're exploring Sherwood Park and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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Twickenham Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Twickenham Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Big Spring Park and Huntsville Museum of Art.

Twickenham Historic District
The Westin Huntsville
The Westin Huntsville
4 out of 5
6800 Governors Dr W, Huntsville, AL
The price is NZ$258 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$258
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean and comfy beds. We would love to stay again!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

The Westin Huntsville
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
3 out of 5
4870 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL
The price is NZ$125 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$125
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
"Very Clean and friendly! Ac was great! Beds very comfortable"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Huntsville
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Huntsville
2.5 out of 5
1550 Perimeter Pkwy, Huntsville, AL
The price is NZ$181 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$181
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)
"Check-in was easy through the app and staff was kind upon arrival. The room was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay (1 night). The only disappointment was the bed was too hard for my liking and the pillows to soft. The pool and lobby area were nice for our card games. Would stay ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Huntsville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
4 out of 5
26800 Success Dr SW, Madison, AL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Wheeler National ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
Great hotel!
"Didn't expect this hotel! It was a great stay; clean, felt safe, great communication from the front desk when we didnt realize the lobby closed at 5. I wish they had one of these hotels near Gulf Shores...it would be our go to! Full kitchen, plenty of space for a family of 5 (3 teens), outdoor space ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
1 bedroom Quonset hut tucked in the mountains of north Alabama near Huntsville
1 bedroom Quonset hut tucked in the mountains of north Alabama near Huntsville
2 out of 5
Gurley
Stay at this vacation home in Gurley. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attraction Madison County Lake is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Great place
"Perfect for my needs"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

1 bedroom Quonset hut tucked in the mountains of north Alabama near Huntsville
Charming 2-bedroom apartment with AC, WiFi in fabulous Huntsville
Charming 2-bedroom apartment with AC, WiFi in fabulous Huntsville
2 out of 5
Huntsville
Stay at this apartment in Huntsville. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions US Space and Rocket Center and Von Braun Center are located nearby.
4.6/10 (7 reviews)
Review
"Heat wasn’t work but they got it fixed asap"

Reviewed on 8 Dec. 2024

Charming 2-bedroom apartment with AC, WiFi in fabulous Huntsville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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