Sights and landmarks in Huntsville

Sights and landmarks in Huntsville

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   Alabama Constitution Village

   Constitution Hall Park

   See where the state of Alabama was born in 1819. Village includes a cabinet shop, law office, and a post office. During the Holidays, "Santa's Village" is held here. Open Wednesday through Saturday, March through October, and special hours in November and December.

   $7 for adults, $6 for children and seniors

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   Burritt on the Mountain

   On Round Top Mountain off of US 431 and Monte Sano Boulevard. Features a large early 20th-century mansion, a late 19th-century farm and a petting zoo. There are also nature trails, including one that is handicapped-accessible. Open Tu-Su year-round, though hours vary between winter and summer months.

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   EarlyWorks Children's History Museum

   The South's largest hands-on children's history museum. See a 46-foot keelboat, play on giant instruments, and listen to stories told by the "Talking Tree."

   Tue-Sat 9AM-4PM·$10 for adults, $8 for children, and $4 for toddlers

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   Five Points Historic District

   Five Points Historic District is an example of an early 20th-century neighborhood featuring several architectural styles, including California Bungalow, Queen Anne and other modest Victorian styles. The Five Points district has become one of Huntsville's trendiest neighborhoods, with small shops, art galleries, and restaurants lining the streets in the area.

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   Historic Huntsville Depot

   Mid-1800s era railroad depot used as a prison for Civil War soldiers. Various festivals are held here throughout the year, including the Rocket City BBQ Festival in May. Open Wednesday through Saturday, March through October.

   $7 for adults, $6 for children and seniors

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   Huntsville Botanical Garden

   A 110-acre garden with woodlands, meadows and ponds. Features the nation's largest Butterfly House, which is open from May to September. There is a Nature Center and Children's Garden. In November and December, the Botanical Garden is home to the Galaxy of Lights. Open 7 days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Hours and admission vary between summer and fall/winter/spring months.

   $20 adults, $17 seniors, $13 children 3-15

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   Huntsville Museum of Art

   The Museum of Art is in Big Spring Park. It features seven exhibit halls which host many regional and national art exhibits every year and the museum's own 2,500 piece collection. There is a large gift shop and a coffee shop with a patio that overlooks the park.

   Open daily until 5PM (except Thu)·$7 for adults, $6 for seniors, military, and students, $3 for children 6-11, and free for members and children under 6

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   Monte Sano State Park

   Large state park on Monte Sano. Features 14 miles of hiking and biking trails, a large picnic area, cabins, a Japanese garden, and a campground. Take US 431 to Monte Sano Boulevard and follow the signs.

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   North Alabama Railroad Museum

   It's in the Chase community in Northeast Huntsville. Features the smallest union station in the country and 90-minute train rides on select Saturdays. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, April to December. Ticket prices for the train excursion are $12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. Prices may vary for special events.

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    U.S. Space and Rocket Center Museum

    Alabama's number one for-fee tourist attraction, this museum is especially of interest to space-amazed kids and kids at heart. In 2008 the aging museum was revitalized with the opening of the $23 million Davidson Center, which features a Saturn V rocket that was never launched and also includes numerous exhibits on program that led up to the moon visits. Outside of the museum are replicas and test units for numerous other space vehicles, including life-size replicas of the space shuttle and a vertical Saturn V. The US Space Camp is also based here and has hosted over 500,000 visitors since its inception in 1982.

    Daily 9AM-5PM except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Years Eve and Day·$30 for adults, $20 for children, kids under 6 free. Additional charges for IMAX or traveling exhibitions

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    Weeden House Museum

    A house built in 1819, the same year Alabama became a state. Located in the Twickenham Historic District.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-4PM·$5 adults, $2.50 children

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    Ditto Landing

    Public park along the Tennessee River, with boathouses, greenways, and a campground.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-10PM, Sat Sun 6AM-10PM

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    Harrison Brothers Hardware

    Founded in 1879, it is the oldest continuously-running hardware store in Alabama. It is on the Courthouse Square downtown.

    Mon-Sat

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    Hays Nature Preserve

    And Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary. The largest city-owned park and preserve, with ten miles of trails through swamps and wooded areas. Horses and bikes are allowed on some trails. It's off US 431 south of Hampton Cove. Some online map search results may say that the Preserve is permanently closed, but it is not.

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    Huntsville Greenways

    A network of bikeways, trails, and bike-friendly roads across the metro area. 73 miles have been completed, and it will eventually grow to over 312 miles. Aldridge Creek Greenway in Southeast Huntsville is the most popular bikeway, but it becomes impassable after heavy rains.

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    Huntsville Land Trust Trails

    A 3,400-acre network of nature preserves around the city. One of the most popular attractions is the Three Caves quarry on Monte Sano.

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    Veterans Memorial Museum

    Features military exhibits, memorabilia, and vehicles dating back to the Revolutionary War. To get there, take Memorial Parkway South to Airport Road. Take a right; museum is on the right.

    Wed-Sat 10AM-4PM·$5 adult, $4 seniors, $3 students under 18

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    EarlyWorks Museum Complex

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Huntsville (CC BY-SA 4.0).