Huntsville Travel Guide

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Lush mountainous landscapes surround this northeastern Alabama city, known for its fun-filled festivals and its role in the Revolutionary War and space age.

Known as the “Rocket City” for its ongoing involvement in space exploration, Huntsville is a historic city in northeastern Alabama. Visit grand Federal-style architecture and fascinating museums and learn about Huntsville’s important role in space. Explore lush Alabama wetlands and see wildflowers and scenic vistas in the Tennessee River Valley.

Huntsville’s 200-year history shines at the city’s engaging museums and historical districts. Be transported to 1819 at Alabama Constitution Village, an open-air museum with reconstructed buildings and guides dressed in period style. Visit the Twickenham Historic District where the city was first settled. Learn about Huntsville’s Revolutionary War role and see the city’s preserved railroad depot.

In 1958, Huntsville was put on the map as a technology hub after America’s first satellite was launched nearby. Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Centre Museum to see a Saturn V rocket used for a moon launch and learn about groundbreaking work on the International Space Station.

Stroll through Big Spring International Park, one of Huntsville’s finest green spaces. The park is home to the Huntsville Museum of Art, the Von Braun Centre performing arts venue and a series of festivals. Visit in April for the dynamic Panoply Arts Festival or in September for the Big Spring Jam music festival. The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is Alabama’s longest continuously operating professional orchestra. Nearby Muscle Shoals features delicious food and a famous music scene.

Learn about the Alabama wetlands ecosystem at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, an informative park featuring an awe-inspiring plant collection. Wander along forested paths, dappled by warm Alabama sunshine, and relax in the garden’s wide, grassy meadows.

Huntsville is located in northeastern Alabama, a 102-mile (164-kilometre) drive north from Birmingham. Reach Huntsville by plane to Huntsville International Airport, 14 miles (22 kilometres) west of downtown. No passenger trains reach the city but bus services are available. Summers in Huntsville are hot and humid. Visit in spring or fall to enjoy the city’s comfortable temperatures and exciting festivals.

Where to stay in Huntsville

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
2.5 out of 5
4870 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL
The price is ₹5,381 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
₹5,381
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions MidCity Huntsville and The Orion ...
6.2/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Cleanness"

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2023

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
The Westin Huntsville
The Westin Huntsville
4 out of 5
6800 Governors Dr W, Huntsville, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹18,186 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
₹18,186
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bridge Street Town Centre and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location to the airport. Close to space museum. I know they have a Starbucks on premise but I like coffee through hotel. I don’t like having to buy coffee in the morning."

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023

The Westin Huntsville
Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
2.5 out of 5
4815 University Dr, Huntsville, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,165 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
₹7,165
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"My go to in Huntsville. Good pretty ce, clean and hospitable."

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023

Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aurora Condos by Barsala
Aurora Condos by Barsala
4 out of 5
5550 Promenade Point Pkwy, Madison, AL
Stay at this 4-star condo in Madison. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and barbecues. Popular attractions Madison City Farmers Market and Nature's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"The stay was very nice. Everything you need is in the apartment. Fully furnished, washer and dryer. All appliances in the kitchen. The only thing we were afraid to play music or laugh and talk loudly. The rules state there is a noise monitor in the the apartment and there is no tolerance for noise. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2023

Aurora Condos by Barsala
Barsala At Aurora Apartments
Barsala At Aurora Apartments
5550 Promenade Point Parkway, Madison, AL
Stay at this apartment in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a TV. Popular attractions Madison City Farmers Market and Nature's Apothecary are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"It was wonderful, clean and spacious. The gym was amazing!!! They should have advertised it...could be a deal breaker for some. pool was very nice. The tv was oddly at the lower 1/3 of the bottom of the wall in living room. A tv in master would be nice. there was only 1 extra roll of toilet paper ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2023

Barsala At Aurora Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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