Things to do in Huntsville

12 activities, venues and outings in Huntsville, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Alabama–Huntsville Chargers
UAH Chargers
Sports teams of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, playing mostly in NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference. The Chargers play 18 sports in all, nine for each sex, but football isn't one of them. Unusually for a school in the South, UAH's highest-profile sport had long been men's ice hockey, which played in Division I, but that team was shut down in 2021 due to a combination of conference realignment and COVID-19 impact. The remaining UAH teams play on campus.
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Huntsville Speedway
Stock-car racetrack off Hobbs Island Road in South Huntsville. Races are held on Friday nights from March to October.
$10, $8 for military and seniors, and $5 for students
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Civil Axe Throwing
A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, organize a team building event or simply have a great time with family & friends! Professional instructors to teach and facilitate your experience are present.
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Con*Stellation
Annual science fiction/fantasy convention held over a 3-day (Friday–Sunday) weekend each fall.
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Huntsville Community Chorus Association
The state's second-oldest performing arts organization, producing both choral concerts and musical theater productions (ranging from "The Pirates of Penzance" to "Guys and Dolls" and "Jesus Christ Superstar"). In addition, HCCA features its Madrigal Singers; "Glitz!" (a show choir); a Chamber Chorale; an annual summer melodrama/fundraiser; and three children's groups, the Huntsville Community Children’s Chorus (HC3), HC3Jr, for the younger set, and HC3Sr, for high-schoolers.
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Huntsville Dragway
Small dragway in Harvest. Open Fridays and Saturdays from March to October.
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Huntsville Havoc
Minor-league hockey team. Plays from October-March at the Von Braun Center Arena. Buy tickets early- games sell out frequently.
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Robert Trent Jones-Hampton Cove Golf Course
Owens Crossroads. This 54-hole golf course is part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which has nine world-renowned golf courses across Alabama. In Hampton Cove off US 431.
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RockAxe City Throwing Club
Each target lane will hold 1-4 guests and can be booked in advance or as a walk-in on an hourly basis.
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Space Camp/Aviation Challenge
Space Camp is a week-long astronaut training program for kids and teenagers. Shorter programs are available. Located at the US Space and Rocket Center.
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Theatre Huntsville
A non-profit, all-volunteer arts organization that presents six plays each season in downtown Huntsville's Von Braun Center Playhouse, and also produces the annual "Shakespeare on the Mountain" in an outdoor venue, such as Burritt on the Mountain. Presentations range from such popular favorites as "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Noises Off" to cutting-edge productions like "The Laramie Project" and "Angels in America," and even a few Alabama premieres, such as "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge." Information on tickets, group rates, special rates for touring and student groups, workshops, auditions by phone; office hours are by appointment only.
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Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex
Year-round public ice skating rink. Open most afternoons to the public, but check website for hours. Located behind Joe Davis Stadium.
$6.50 per person

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