Attractions in Huntsville, Alabama
Amusements
Hale Mountain OHV Park, The 256-990-3472 or 931-937-8772
83 Big Rock Lane, New Market, AL 37328
Elora, Tennessee
Located four miles northeast of Plevna, Alabama and two miles south of Elora, Tennessee, the 400-acre Hale Mountain OHV Park features trails for mudding, trail riding,... more infoSouthern Adventures 256-382-7275
2150 Leeman Ferry Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801
Family amusement park attractions for everyone. more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
1819 Weeden House Museum 256-536-7718
300 Gates Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801
Downtown
This five-bay Federal style house is a favorite spot for weddings and receptions. The goal of this museum is to preserve furniture and architecture of the Federal... more info mapHistoric Lowry House, The 256-489-9200
1205 Kildare Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
"One of the only Italianate homes located in the south," the restored Historic Lowry House displays wood from the original cabin, Federal rooms, an Italianate box main... more infoHuntsville Depot & Museum 256-564-8100
320 Church Street Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35801
Located in Historic Downtown Huntsville
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Depot served as the local passenger house and the corporate offices for the eastern division of the Memphis &... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
3 H Stables 256-653-8223
2800 Popular Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35810
Have some fun riding and more at 3 H Stables. more info
Libraries & Research Centers
Gurley Public Library 256-776-2102
225 Walker Street, Gurley, AL 35748
The Gurley Public Library is normally open from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays 12:00 p.m. to 5:00... more infoState Black Archives Research Center & Museum
Normal, Alabama
Located in the historic James H. Wilson Building on the campus of Alabama A & M University, the State Black Archives Research Center & Museum "preserves and holds... more info
Museums & Galleries
Alabama Constitution Village 256-564-8100
109 Gates Avenue Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35801
Historic Downtown Huntsville
44 delegates of the constitutional convention gathered here in a vacant cabinet shop on July 5, 1819, to organize Alabama as the 22nd state. John Boardman’s... more info mapBurritt on the Mountain 256-536-2882
3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801
Situated on a 167-acre site overlooking Huntsville, Alabama, Burritt on the Mountain features William Henry Burritt's eclectic circa 1936 mansion, a historic park with... more info mapEarlyWorks Children's Museum 256-564-8100
404 Madison Street Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35801
Located in Historic Downtown Huntsville
"The South’s largest hands-on history museum" includes giant-sized instruments, the Kidstruction Zone, a 46-foot Keelboat, general store, 1800s clothing in the... more info mapHuntsville Museum of Art 256-535-4350
300 Church Street South, Huntsville, AL 35801
Downtown in Big Spring International Park
The Huntsville Museum of Art offers a permanent collection of more than 3,000 objects, several exhibitions each year, rental areas, a store, art classes for children and... more info mapMeridian Arts 256-776-4300
370 Little Cove Road, Gurley, AL 35748
Open by appointment only, Meridian Arts is home to artist D. W. Burch. High-quality frames, glass, and matting services are available. more infoNorth Alabama Railroad Museum 256-851-6276 (Ticket Information)
694 Chase Road, Huntsville, AL 35815
Located in Chase, Alabama
Highlights of the North Alabama Railroad Museum include the Chase depot, the smallest union depot in the country since it served more than one railroad when it was in... more info mapU.S. Veterans Memorial Museum 256-883-3737
2060-A Airport Road, Huntsville, AL 35801
One of the premier military museums in the United States, the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum's exhibits of memorabilia, artifacts, and military equipment include more... more info
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Big Spring Park 256-533-5723
Corner Church and Williams, Huntsville, AL 35801
Originally used to transport cotton, this park is part of the Indian Creek Canal. It is the site of many outdoor activities including concerts and holiday events. more info mapHarmony Park Safari 256-723-3880
431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
See exotic animals, endangered animals, zebras, zebus, buffalo, camels, ostriches, pythons, crocodiles, rams, highlanders, alligators, water fowl and more. more infoHuntsville Botanical Garden 256-830-4447
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805
This beautiful 110-acre garden has stunning floral collections, inviting woodland paths, broad grassy meadows, and annuals and perennials that are ablaze with color from... more info map
Science & Technology
Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center 256-837-0606
1435 Paramount Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
"Sci-Quest’s mission is to motivate visitors to discover and explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and to correlate... more info mapU.S. Space & Rocket Center 256-837-3400
1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
"Home to Space Camp, Aviation Challenge Camp, and Robotics Camp, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) is the most comprehensive U.S. manned spaceflight hardware museum... more info
Tours & Cruises
Twickenham Historic District & Guided Walking Tour 256-533-5723
109 Gates Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801-5570
Have some fun taking a tour through Alabama's largest antebellum district and more at Twickenham Historic District & Guided Walking Tour. more infoUS Space and Rocket Center 256-721-7150
P.O. Box 070015, Huntsville, AL 35805
The world's largest space attraction features dozens of interactive exhibits surrounding Apollo, Mercury, and Space Shuttle spacecraft. Rockets developed in Huntsville... more info map
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