Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitor's Bureau Website

HISTORIC - Harrison Brothers Hardware

www.harrisonbrothershardware.com

Oldest continuously operating hardware store in Alabama, established in 1879 and on the Square since 1897. Operated by the Historic Huntsville Foundation, staffed by volunteers.

Restaurant(s) nearby.

Large groups (15+) please notify ahead so we can have sufficient volunteers to wait on you.

Directions: I-565 east to exit 19C, this will take you straight to the courthouse square. 124 South Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: Raquel Tejan, Manager (256) 536-3631 hbh@hiwaay.net

Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

HISTORIC - Twickenham Historic District

www.huntsville.org

Twickenham Historic District contains scores of outstanding early 19th-century homes dating from 1814. Early merchants, bankers & attorneys built fashionable brick homes, many of which were seized during the Civil War in 1862-1865 by the Union Army. The occupation saved the houses from destruction. The Old Town district, north of the Square, contains many fine Victorian homes. Charming bungalows dominate the Five Points district. Madison's historic district dates from the mid-19th century. Purchases or rentals of a self-guided CD of the Twickenham Historic District are available in our Visitor's Center.

Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 533-5723

	www.hsvbg.org
	Huntsville Botanical Garden - There's always something growing on! The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a beautiful 110-acre site with stunning floral collections, inviting woodland paths and broad grassy meadows. The 5-acre Central Corridor Garden, features aquatic, perennial, and annual displays ablaze with color from early spring through fall. Roses, daylilies, herbs, and ferns delight the visitor while the demonstration vegetable garden and composting bins educate. Kids of all ages love the G-scale trains that travel the Garden Railway. The Butterfly House, with over 50 species of native butterflies, is open May through September each year. Over 200,000 visitors annually enjoy special events such as the Spring Festival of Flowers, Scarecrow Trail, Galaxy of Lights and summer concerts. Enjoy lunch in the Tea Room. Food available onsite. Restaurant(s) nearby. Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-5PM & Sun. 1-5PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Year's Day. GALAXY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THRU NIGHTLY 5:30-9 PM Directions: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue between the Space & Rocket Center and Jordan Lane. Take I-565 exit 15 and go east or take exit 17 and go west on Bob Wallace Avenue. 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805 Contact: (256) 830-4447 (877) 930-4447 Days/Hours of Operation: Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

	www.earlyworks.com
	Alabama's birthplace - 1819. Explore Alabama's rich history & become a part of the 19th century as villagers dressed in period clothing take you through eight reconstructed Federal style buildings. Visit the actual site where forty-four delegates gathered to forge the way for Alabama's Statehood. VILLAGE HOURS: TUES.-Sat. 10 AM-4 PM March-October. Hours adjusted in Nov. & Dec. due to Santa's Village. Closed Jan.-Feb. DOWNTOWN GROUNDS & CONFECTIONARY SHOP OPEN 8AM-3 PM, MON.-FRI., SAT. 10 AM-3 PM Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Years Day Directions: I-565 east to exit 19C. I-565 west to exit 19A toward downtown. Continue six blocks to Gates Avenue. Constitution Village will be on your left. 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 Contact: Jeff Stott (256) 564-8100 (800) 678-1819 info@earlyworks.com Click for attraction data sheet

	www.burrittonthemountain.com
	This unique museum of regional history is housed in the mountaintop home of Dr. William Henry Burritt. The remarkable 14-room mansion built in the shape of an X in the 1930's is insulated with 2,200 bales of wheat straw. The Historic Park contains restored farm buildings which interpret rural life during 1850 and 1900. Many nature trails wind through heavily wooded forest. The grounds, open year round, offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley. On a clear day you can see the Tennessee River and the towering NASA rocket test stands. Grounds open year round. Open year round (except where noted). Admission tickets purchased at Museum Store. Last ticket sold one-half hour before closing. Summer Hours (April - October) Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Winter Hours (November - March)Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day Directions: From Governors Drive, turn on Monte Sano Boulevard (at the top of the mountain) and look for the museum entrance on left. 3101 Burritt Drive Huntsville, AL 35801 Contact: (256) 536-2882 bm-recep@ci.huntsville.al.us Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

	www.earlyworks.com
	Take the mystery out of history at the South's Largest hands-on history museum. Trip back in time in the stately Early Works Children's Museum Rotunda where exhibits bring to life Alabama's early history. Hear stories from the talking tree, play a tune on the giant-sized instruments at the bandstand & try building a house in the interactive architecture exhibit. Walk the gangplank and explore a 46-foot keelboat, try on clothing in the Federal house. CLOSED - Sunday & Monday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day Directions: I-565 east bound exit 19C, westbound exit 19A toward downtown Huntsville. Continue south five blocks to Gates Ave. EarlyWorks Museum is on the right. 404 Madison Street Huntsville, AL 35801 Contact: Jeff Stott (256) 564-8100 (800) 678-1819 Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Click for attraction data sheet

	www.earlyworks.com
	Climb aboard locomotives and Huntsville's first ladder fire truck, discover graffiti written by actual Civil War soldiers, and listen as Andy Barker, the robotic ticket agent, tells of Alabama's railway history. There's even a "kids' playroom" complete with try-on costumes, train puzzles, and games. Restaurant(s) nearby. HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-4 PM, March-Dec. First two weeks of May, hours limited due to the WhistleStop Festival. Closed Jan.-Feb. Directions: I-565 east take 19C, I-565 west 19A toward downtown Huntsville. Depot will be on the left at the first traffic light (Monroe Street) 320 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801 Contact: Jeff Stott (256) 564-8100 (800) 678-1819 info@earlyworks.com

MUSEUM - Humphrey's Rodgers House

www.earlyworks.com

David C. Humphreys built the original three-bay structure at the corner of Clinton and Monroe Streets in 1848. With historic preservation efforts, the house was donated to the Alabama Constitution Village Foundation by Coca-Cola Inc. and carefully moved to its current location fronting Gates Avenue in 1991. Now fully restored, the house displays period rooms and special exhibits on the decorative arts. Notable features of the house are the large pocket doors and 11 foot ceilings. The grand staircase and paneled hallway are faux grained to represent antique oak.

Hours of Operation: For special exhibits or by appointment only.

Directions: Eastbound I-565 travelers take exit 19C and westbound travelers take exit 19A toward downtown Huntsville. Continue south for six blocks to Gates Avenue. The Village will be on your left and the EarlyWorks Children's Museum will be on your right. The Humphreys-Rodgers House is adjacent to the EarlyWorks Children's Museum. 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 564-8100 (800) 678-1819

MUSEUM - Huntsville Museum of Art

www.hsvmuseum.org

Located in downtown Huntsville among the tranquil beauty of Big Spring International Park, the Huntsville Museum of Art is now a complete experience. Spend a day with us viewing art, shopping in the Museum Store and staying for lunch and dinner at the Palette Caf� in our newest Plaza in the Park feature. Each year, the nationally accredited Museum fills its seven galleries with a variety of traveling exhibitions & the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. The Museum�s own 2,522-piece permanent collection also forms the basis for several yearly exhibitions. The Museum is also the home of the world�s largest collection of Buccellati silver animals.

Food available onsite.

THURSDAYS OPEN UNTIL 8 PM. Closed most major holidays.

300 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 535-4350 (800) 786-9095

Days/Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

MUSEUM - North Alabama Railroad Museum

www.suncompsvc.com/narm

Reservations recommended for train rides, no admission, no parking fee, self guided tour.

May-September hours: Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM, and by appointment. Self guided Sun., Mon. Thurs. & Fri. Call and leave message for reservations.

Directions: I-565 east until it changes to 72, east 2 miles to Moores Mill Road, North on Moores Mill Road, cross second Railroad track, left on Chase Road for 1/2 mile. The museum on the left. 694 Chase Road Huntsville, AL 35815

Contact: Hugh Dudley, Director (256) 851-6276

	www.sci-quest.org
	More than 150 exciting interactive exhibits await the young and young at heart at Sci-Quest, North Alabama's premiere hands-on science center. Awaken the senses and energize the imagination while learning basic principles of science. All under one roof, you can get carried away in the Tornado Simulator, examine the mysteries of the human body with Grossology, get into the swing of things with the giant Magnetic Pendulum, and much more. In addition to permanent and traveling exhibits, Sci-Quest offers education programs for children, age four through sixth grade. Groups visiting Sci-Quest can have a more in-depth educational experience by participating in a Science Encounter demonstration. And no one will want to miss a 3D presentation in the state-of-the-art Immersive Reality Theater. Restaurant(s) nearby. Reservations: Recommended for groups of 10 or more children; Students ages 3-18, Children under 2 are free. Will be closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Years Eve Day Directions: From I-565, take Exit 15 and follow the signs to Old Madison Pike. Turn right on to Wynn Drive. Sci-Quest is located in the Calhoun Community College-Huntsville Campus building. Free parking behind the building. 102D Wynn Drive Huntsville, AL 35805 Contact: Beth Goodwin (256) 837-0606 info@sci-quest.org Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Discount available to groups of 10 or more with advanced reservations.

	www.alablack.org
	The Archives/Museum Center is open to visitors Monday through Friday, Special Hours apply during other periods. Group tours and lectures are scheduled throughout the year for public school students, campus groups and the public at large. Individuals may visit any time during the regular operating hours. Appointments should be arranged for group tours. Restaurant(s) nearby. Appointments should be arranged for group tours. Admission Charged: 12 years and older-$5.00, 11 years to 5 years, $3.00, 4 years and under-No Charge. Alabama A&M Faculty/Staff and students no charge with I.D. Directions: Alabama A&M University Campus Alabama A&M University - James H. Wilson Bldg. , PO Box 595 Normal, AL 35762 Contact: Diane Okwukwu (256) 851-5846 Days/Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

	www.spacecamp.com
	The world's largest space attraction features dozens of interactive exhibits surrounding Apollo, Mercury and Space Shuttle spacecraft. Rockets developed in Huntsville range from the Army boosters that put America's first satellite and astronauts in orbit to NASA's Saturn V moon rocket and the Space Shuttle. The U. S. Space & Rocket Center is the only place in the world where you can stand under a "full stack" - the Space Shuttle, external tank and two rocket boosters. See the U.S. Space Camp Training Center where youngsters of all ages (and adults) conduct simulated missions. Experience three times the force of gravity as you spin in the "G-Force Accelerator." Feel the powerful G forces of launch aboard the "Space Shot." Maneuver through space aboard the "Mission to Mars." Travel through space during breathtaking shows in the Spacedome Omnimax theater. Plan to spend an entire day at Alabama's number one attraction. Food available onsite. Closed Thankgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Directions: I-565, exit 15. One Tranquility Base , PO Box 070015 Huntsville, AL 35805 Contact: (256) 837-3400 (800) 637-7223 info@spacecamp.com Days/Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

	www.memorialmuseum.org
	The Museum is dedicated to promoting and disseminating the accomplishments of American military men and women. Our emphasis is on participants of World War I and subsequent conflicts, whose survivors and families can use the Museum facilities to reminisce on their own experiences and those of parents, grandparents, and other close relatives. The Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles from World War I to the present, as well as tableaus, artifacts, and other memorabilia. Other hours, for veteran or student groups, are available by appointment. Donation is $5 per adult, $4 for seniors, and $3 for students under 18. 2060-A Airport Road Huntsville, AL 35801 Contact: (256) 883-3737 info@memorialmuseum.org Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

MUSEUM - Weeden House Museum

www.weedenhousemuseum.com

Built in 1819, the Weeden House Museum is noted for its entrance fanlight & collection of period furishings. Home to poet & artist Maria Howard Weeden.

300 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: Barbara Lauster-Scott (256) 536-7718 weedenhousemuseum@comcast.net

Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

PARKS - Cathedral Caverns State Park

The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above! Note: Access to the cave is available only with a tour guide for your safety and convenience.

First tour starts at 10 AM & last tour starts at 4 PM. Closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day

Directions: Cathedral Caverns State Park is off U.S. 72 between Woodville & Grant Alabama. FROM HUNTSVILLE: Take Highway 72 east to Highway 63. Turn right and go until you see the Cathedral Caverns rock sign. Turn left and follow the signs. 637 Cave RD Woodville, AL 35776

Contact: (256) 728-8193

Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

PERFORMING ARTS - Renaissance Theatre

www.renaissancetheatre.net

Directions: 1214 Meridian StreetHuntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 536-3434

PETTING ZOO - Harmony Park Animal Preserve

Harmony Park is a federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic & endangered animals. Remain in your car on a two-mile route to see zebras, zebus, antelope, buffalo, a camel, ostriches, pythons & crocodiles.

Open daily 10 AM-Sunset March 1 through Nov. 30

Directions: Hobbs Island Road, Go 9 miles turn right. 431 Clouds Cove Road Huntsville, AL 35803

Contact: (877) 726-4625

Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Sunday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM

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