Celebrating Travel & Tourism Month in Huntsville
Celebrate with Us the Entire Month of May
We're celebrating all the attractions you know (or might not know if you're visiting Huntsville for the first time) and love (or might not love yet, BUT YOU WILL)!
Join us as we celebrate all things travel and fun in Huntsville/Madison County! Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting various attractions across Huntsville/Madison County in conjunction with the 2024 National Travel and Tourism Week. National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses, and elevating the quality of life for Americans every day.
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Attractions for Everyone
For Sports Fans
- Get to chirpin' at a Huntsville Havoc Game
- Get your Rocket City Trash Panda gear for the new season at Toyota Field
- Play a round of Disc Golf at Dublin Park
- Hit the greens at Hampton Cove, part of the storied Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, or the targets at TopGolf
- Yell STRIKE at Stars & Strikes
- Get your tickets to a Huntsville City Football Club game
For Outdoor Enthusiasts
- Take a hike at Monte Sano Nature Preserve
- Chase the rainbow at Rainbow Mountain
- Walk the Greenways
- Hit the mountain bike trails
- Check out the view at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
- Bike the Singing River Trail
- Stroll through the Huntsville Botanical Gardens
- Celebrate the Year of Alabama Birding with stops along the Madison County Birding Trail or go on the hunt on the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt
- Reach the top at High Point Climbing
Featured Outdoor Attractions
Ditto Landing
- 293 Ditto Landing Road
Located on U.S. Highway 231 South at the Tennessee River Bridge (Hobbs Island Road) and 11.5 miles…
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove
- 450 Old Highway 431 South
Hampton Cove, in Huntsville, is the northern gateway to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. A 54-hole…
Toyota Field
- 500 Trash Panda Way
***Toyota Field is a state-of-the-art facility perfect for corporate functions, banquets, wedding…
Land Trust of North Alabama
Relax, get some exercise, and connect with nature. Visitors to Land Trust of North Alabama's seven…
Monte Sano State Park
- 5105 Nolen Avenue
Highly technical with mix of long and short wooded holes. Water in play on many holes during certain…
Hays Nature Preserve
- 7153 Hwy 431 South
The Hays Nature Preserve is one of Huntsville's largest and most undeveloped parklands. There are…
Rainbow Mountain Preserve
- 230 Stoneway Trail
Located in the City of Madison not far off of Hughes Road, this preserve offers a little over three…
Goldsmith-Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary
- Taylor Road and Terry Drake
Located along the Flint River in southeast Huntsville, Alabama, Goldsmith-Schiffman Wildlife…
Big Spring International Park
- 200 Church Street
Big Spring International Park lured settlers to Huntsville over 200 years ago, and the city has…
Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt
- 500 Church Street
The Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt is a free, fun, and active introduction to downtown Huntsville’s many…
Trains on Main Scavenger Hunt
- 103 Spenryn Drive Ste 100
Search Historic Downtown Madison on a free scavenger hunt! Can you find all 8 trains? Stop by the…
Singing River Trail
- 4865 Arrowhead Landing Road
The Singing River Trail (SRT) is a world-class resource that connects the region, celebrates Native…
For History Buffs
- Take a step back in time at Burritt on the Mountain
- Take a tour of the Weeden House
- Hear about the stories past at the Huntsville Revisited Museum
- Salute our military heroes at the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum
- Stroll the row of historic homes in the Twickenham District
- Visit one of the oldest remaining stores in Downtown Huntsville at Harrison Brothers Hardware
- Get a hands-on history lesson at EarlyWorks Children's Museum
- Chug along the Trains on Main Scavenger Hunt in historic downtown Madison, AL
Featured History Attractions
Burritt on the Mountain
- 3101 Burritt Drive
This unique museum of regional history is located at the mountaintop home of Dr. William Henry…
EarlyWorks Children's Museum
- 404 Madison Street
EarlyWorks was designed for children - go ahead ... touch, climb, pull, explore! Hear stories from…
Weeden House Museum and Garden
- 300 Gates Avenue
Public tours are not offered at this time. Located at 300 Gates Avenue in Huntsville, Alabama, the…
U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum
- 3650 Alex McAllister Drive SW
The museum is currently open Wed-Sat. Click here for the attraction reopening guide. The Museum is…
Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Park
- 200 Monroe Street NW
Harrison Brothers Hardware
- 124 South Side Square
In the heart of a high-tech city, Harrison Brothers celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of…
North Alabama Railroad Museum
- 694 Chase Road
The museum is open for visitors seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. throughout the year…
Huntsville Revisited Museum
- 2007 N. Memorial Parkway, Suite O
Home to a wide range of unique artifacts, photos, and stories of the places and families that make…
The Historic Lowry House
- 1205 Kildare Street
The Historic Lowry House, a 3000 square foot Italianate-Federal style home, was purchased by Louie…
For Art Lovers
- A trip to Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
- Discover the Secret Art Walk
- Attend a Broadway Theatre League Production
- Attend a Theatre Huntsville Production
- Delight in a Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater production
- Spend a day with the Huntsville Ballet
- Enjoy the sounds of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Show
- Dazzle at the pieces at the Huntsville Museum of Art
Featured Arts & Culture Attractions
Huntsville Museum of Art
- 300 Church Street SW
Located in downtown Huntsville within the tranquil beauty of Big Spring International Park, the…
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
- 2211 Seminole Drive
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is the largest privately owned arts facility in the south. With a…
Von Braun Center
- 700 Monroe Street
This multi-purpose facility is equipped to accommodate major conferences, conventions, concerts…
VBC Mars Music Hall
- 700 Monroe Street
With its open-floor plan and balcony overlooking the over-sized stage, this intimate setting offers…
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
- 700 Monroe Street
Long considered the region's premiere performing arts group, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra has…
Broadway Theatre League
- 700 Monroe Street
Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy
- 3320 Triana Boulevard S.W.
Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy (FPCTA) provides theatre arts access through…
Huntsville Ballet Company
- 800 Regal Drive
The Huntsville Ballet Company (HBC) is growing with the vibrant city of Huntsville, Alabama. In 2015…
Independent Musical Productions (IMP)
- P.O. Box 12838
Independent Musical Productions, Inc. was formed for the purpose of producing top quality musical…
Downtown Huntsville Secret Art Trail
- Spragins St at Big Spring Park East
Ask for a drink in a purple cup from a local restaurant or bar and a take a stroll around the Arts &…
For Space Geeks
- Blast off with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and stein and dine at the Biergarten (Every Thursday through October 12)
- Fulfill your astronaut dreams at Space Camp
- Look to the stars at the Von Braun Astronomical Society's Observatory and Planetarium
Featured Space Attractions
U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC)
- One Tranquility Base
The world's largest space attraction features dozens of interactive exhibits surrounding Apollo…
Space Camp
- One Tranquility Base
Throughout the week, students are immersed in astronaut training techniques using equipment adapted…
Von Braun Astronomical Society Planetarium
- Monte Sano State Park
INTUITIVE® Planetarium
- One Tranquility Base
The INTUITIVE ® Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital planetarium technology unlike any…
For Music Lovers
- Bebop at the Vertical House Record Shop
- Catch a show at the Orion Amphitheater
- Rock out at Mars Music Hall
- Feel the beat at a local show
- Play something pretty on a cigar box guitar
- Take a trip underground at a basement bar
Featured Music Venues
VBC Mars Music Hall
- 700 Monroe Street
With its open-floor plan and balcony overlooking the over-sized stage, this intimate setting offers…
The Orion Amphitheater
- 701 Amphitheater Drive
The Orion Amphitheater marks a bold new chapter in our region's unparalleled musical history. An…
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
- 2211 Seminole Drive
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is the largest privately owned arts facility in the south. With a…
For those looking for a place to vibe
- Enter the fantasy world of Dragon's Forge Cafe
- Game on at Insanity Complex Entertainment Center
- Become a pinball wizard at Pints & Pixels
- Catch them all at Poke-Collect
- Vibe at The Camp
- Walk the halls of Campus 805
- Eat, shop, and play at Stovehouse
- Take a break in Big Spring Park
Featured Unique Venues
Campus No. 805
- 2620 Clinton Avenue
Campus No. 805 is a 13-acre multi-use development located at Governor’s Drive West and Clinton…
Stovehouse
- 3414 Governors Drive
An old stove company building was transformed from a place of labor to a place for leisure. Visit…
MidCity Huntsville
- 5909 University Drive
Currently, you'll find dining, entertainment and recreational options in this mixed-use development…
The Camp Bar
- 5909 University Drive
If there was ever a time to enjoy an artisanal cocktail in a T-shirt, it’s at The Camp Bar…
Ready to Plan Your Trip to Huntsville?
Get a jump start on planning your next Rocket City getaway by checking out the Huntsville Destination Guide online (or request your free copy in the mail!) Looking for a personalized touch? Whether you're a young professional, a space geek, or a history buff, we've got specialized Huntsville itineraries just for you.