Explore in the Rocket City

Outdoor Dining Options

Farmers Markets

Purdy Butterfly House - Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville's Butterfly Season

Rocket City Trash Pandas

Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

Accessibility

History Month 2022

Events

Christmas On The River

Dec 6

Christmas on the River events will be free to the public from December 2...

Dare to Explore: Milestones to Mars

Dec 6

Dare to Explore: Frontiers of Space is a new and evolving exhibit...

Rocket City Christmas Light Show

Dec 6

Enjoy the drive-through Light Show with a North Pole theme for 45 nights in...

WINTER PARK

Dec 6

Huntsville’s holiday season is set to be more festive than ever before with...

HUNTSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dec 8

Mix 96.9 (WRSA-FM) and the Von Braun Center (VBC) are excited to host the...

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Hello from the Rocket City! #iHeartHsv

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.

Making Your Way to Huntsville

Traveling to Huntsville is easy and stress free! Because we're close by to so many other great destinations, the drive is that much smoother. Plus you don't want to miss the scenic views on the way, as Huntsville has stunning... Read More

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New things to do

Discover the Secret Art Trail

Explore the outdoors in the Rocket City

Celebrate the historic Artemis I launch

Latest News

New and coming soon to Huntsville

State of the art amphitheater coming to MidCity in 2022

New restaurants in Huntsville and Madison

Convention News

New Rhythm on Monroe restaurant open at the Von Braun Center

Download or request a meeting planner guide

Check out details on the Von Braun Center's expansion project

Districts & Areas in Madison County

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Redstone Arsenal
NASA Marshall Space Flight
Center AMCOM
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Recreation District
Village of Providence
Research Park
Monte Sano
Merrimack
Lincoln Mill
Jones Valley
Medical
Hampton Cove
Downtown Huntsville
Lowe Mill
South Huntsville
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Recreation District

Looking for physical activity in a central location? This is your spot. See More

Village of Providence

Like a glass of sweet tea on a hot day, the area is filled with heart-warming Southern charm. It has a variety of restaurants, boutiques, retail shops, and local businesses. See More

Research Park

With a vibrant mixture of Fortune 500 companies, U.S. space and defense agencies, shopping and so much more, this district is the center of research and technology. See More

Monte Sano

The Monte Sano District offers stunning panoramas. Don't forget to visit Burritt on the Mountain and the Little Green Store while you're up there! See More

Merrimack

Huntsville’s Merrimack District has a different feel than the other urban areas in the Rocket City, thanks to its open spaces and New England-inspired homes. See More

Lincoln Mill

Located just one mile from the center of Downtown Huntsville, the area is anchored by the Lincoln Mill Office Campus — a growing hub for technology and innovative companies. See More

Jones Valley

This area is home to quaint neighborhoods, great restaurants & shopping, and scenic mountain views. See More

Medical

Would you like to be moments away from the city’s center, downtown, and Huntsville Hospital? Huntsville’s Medical District is a quiet little area with all of those things and more. See More

Hampton Cove

Hampton Cove is home to the famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. But it's not all about the golf in this district - visit Hampton Cove for the scenic mountain and valley views too. See More

Downtown Huntsville

Downtown Huntsville combines creativity and innovation in one central core. Want to be right in the middle of it all? This is the place for you.. See More

Lowe Mill

The Lowe Mill District is an emerging hot spot in the Rocket City - supporting a diverse, creative community. Campus No. 805 is the latest development to call this district home. See More

South Huntsville

Nature meets the spirit of innovation in South Huntsville. Head out on the water at Ditto Landing, explore nature trails, and more. See More