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There is a lot to learn in Huntsville. From STEM museums to historic attractions, the “Rocket City” has it all. Speaking of rockets, Huntsville is home to Alabama’s most-visited paid tourist attraction, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC). As the world’s largest space attraction, the USSRC features dozens of interactive exhibits surrounding Apollo, Mercury, and Space Shuttle spacecraft.
For a deep dive into the region’s history, tourgoers can explore locales like Burritt on the Mountain, a 14-room mansion built in the shape of an X in the 1930s. Or, visit the Alabama Constitution Hall Historic Park & Museum, a living museum that transports guests back to 1819. The Huntsville Revisited Museum is another great place to learn about the city’s past.
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There’s plenty of opportunity for outdoor exploration in Huntsville. Enjoy nature at Big Spring International Park or Monte Sano State Park. Perfect for seasoned golfers and beginners alike, Sunset Landing Golf Course is a great place to hit the green with the golf lovers of the group. Looking for something a bit more active? Consider hiking or biking through lower Appalachia on one of many regional trails.
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Or course, your group can’t go wrong with a guided tour led by a knowledgeable docent from the area. Huntsville Ghost Walks provides tours of three areas in Huntsville: Twickenham, Old Town, and Historic Downtown. The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers free walking tours in Huntsville and Madison every spring and fall. Learn about the Civil Rights Movement with Scenethat Tours, which takes guests through the history of 10 civil rights landmarks and five Black history sites in Huntsville. For a self-guided option, the “Digital Huntsville History Tour” is accessible anytime through your smartphone.
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Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
huntsville.org
Main Image: Monte Sano State Park; Credit: Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
