Timeline
15:38
Walk through the 110-acre grounds before the crowds arrive. The Butterfly House is closed in January, but the woodlands and ponds offer a quiet, crisp walk as the light begins to soften.
16:58
Stay for the sunset. The garden faces west, giving you a clear view of the sun dipping below the horizon toward the WSW. The golden light lasts until the sun is gone.
17:28
Head back toward downtown for dinner. Grab a taco at Local Taco. It is open late, so you can eat while the city lights come on.
17:58
End the night with a drink. Ravenwood Meadery is just a minute’s walk away. Check the schedule, as they are only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Local tip
The Botanical Garden is a 56-minute walk from Theatre Huntsville. If you are coming from there, plan your timing carefully or use a ride. The meadery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Check before you go
- Ravenwood Meadery hours: We,Sa 12:00-19:00; Th-Fr 11:00-19:00. Do not go on Sunday or Monday.
- Local Taco is open 11:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Ravenwood Meadery is open at 17:58 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Huntsville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).