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Huntsville, Alabama

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The high-tech city of Huntsville, which sprawls at the foot of a mountain in North Alabama, is equally at home in the 19th century or the 21st. Huntsville's tourist attractions reflect the heritage of Alabama's first English-speaking city, the strife of the American Civil War and the accomplishments of America's rocket scientists.
 

The city is nicknamed "The Rocket City" for its close history with U.S. space missions. Huntsville has been important in developing space technology since the 1950s.

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Huntsville is the birthplace of America's space program. From the very beginning through the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and Artemis programs, Huntsville has continued to play a vital role in space exploration for more than 60 years.

The STE(A)M Capital of the South

A mixture of high-tech cool and Southern culture, Huntsville brings art and science together in one sublime city.

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Huntsville & Madison County

With a vibrant, clean, and walkable downtown core, sweeping views of the Tennessee Valley from Monte Sano Mountain, and nature preserves that allow visitors to stay connected to nature while enjoying amenities provided by the largest city in Alabama, Huntsville and…

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West Huntsville

Because we’re always looking to the future without forgetting the past, Huntsville is simultaneously one of Alabama’s most progressive and historically rich cities.

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South Huntsville

South Huntsville is where the energy of the city meets the tranquility of nature. Explore the outdoors, uncover unique places, and share in the spirit of innovation that characterizes South Huntsville.

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Recreation District

Whatever flavor of activity you prefer, you’ll find it in Huntsville’s Recreation District. Lying just west of Memorial Parkway and south of Bob Wallace Avenue, the Recreation District offers fun and plenty of physical activity options for visitors and residents alike.

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Village of Providence

Boasting "big city life and small town living," the Village of Providence is a quaint and charming, idyllic area right off Highway 72 in northwest Huntsville. The meticulously designed community has been nationally recognized for its commitment to creating a people- and…

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North Huntsville

North Huntsville is quickly becoming a new destination hotspot for visitors and locals. Salt Smokehouse, the district's most notable restaurant, was recently added to the MICHELIN List for the Southeast.

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Hampton Cove

Once a quiet, rural collection of back roads, Hampton Cove is now one of the most rapidly developing and largest suburbs in the Huntsville metropolitan area, with its most notable attraction, the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Hampton Cove.

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Downtown Huntsville

Huntsville’s city center has always been one of the liveliest places in town. The locals used to gather around the courthouse square to not only conduct business, but to celebrate. From day to night, you’ll see a combination of families, tourists and professionals…

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City of Madison

Madison, Alabama has become the fastest growing city in the state, and with that comes more restaurants, shopping, events and places to stay than ever before. In three decades, its population has increased from 4,000 to more than 50,000, and it is still growing.

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