Huntsville Attractions
Places to Visit
Discover the top attractions in Huntsville, Alabama, from world-renowned space history to scenic outdoor adventures and family-friendly experiences. Home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Monte Sano State Park, Burritt on the Mountain, and a thriving downtown arts scene, Huntsville offers unforgettable things to do for visitors and locals alike. Whether you are exploring museums, hiking greenways and trails, touring historic districts, or enjoying live entertainment and cultural landmarks, Rocket City blends innovation, history, and Southern charm. Use our guide to Huntsville attractions to plan your next adventure in North Alabama.
Directory of Huntsville Attractions
Burritt on the Mountain
Address: 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
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WINTER (NOV – MARCH)
Tues – Sat: 10 am – 4 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 4 pm
SUMMER (APRIL – OCT)
Tues – Sat: 9 am – 5 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 5 pm
EarlyWorks Museums
Address: 404 Madison Street Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours:
Wed – Sat: 10am – 4 pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Harrison Brother's Hardware
Address: 124 South Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours:
Monday – Saturday
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Hays Nature Preserve
Address: 7161 U.S. Hwy 431, South
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
H.C. Blake Art & History Center
Address: 2007 N Memorial Pkwy Suite O, Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone: 256-426-9163
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Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday: Closed
Historic Lowry House
Address: 1205 Kildare St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours:
Monday-Friday
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Historic Weeden House
Address: 300 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours:
History Tours
Monday-Friday
10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Garden Hours:
Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday: 9. am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9. am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Huntsville Madison County Conventions & Visitors Bureau
Address: 500 Church St NW #1, Huntsville, AL 35801
Visitor Center Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm
Sunday, noon to 3 pm
Huntsville Museum of Art
Address: 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Gallery hours:
Sunday 12 – 5 pm
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday 10 am – 8 pm ($5 after 5 p.m.)
Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Jefferson Alley
Jefferson Alley aka Umbrella Alley, this activation hub in Downtown Huntsville Address:
111 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
John Hunt Park
Address: 2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website – https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/parks-recreation/recreation/john-hunt-park/
Land Trust of North Alabama
- – 8 public nature preserves
- – Open from dawn to dusk daily
- – Free but donations are appreciated
- – 70+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, and outdoor exploration
- – Trail maps available at landtrustnal.org
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL 35748
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL 35811
Green Mountain Nature Preserve
13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
Harvest Square Nature Preserve
111 Allyson Sadie Blvd, Harvest, AL 35749
Monte Sano Nature Preserve
2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve
6946 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve
230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL 35758
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Located inside a historic textile mill, Lowe Mill has been transformed into a vibrant arts destination filled with working studios, galleries, local makers, food, events, classes, and live music.
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Address: 2211 Seminole Drive SW Huntsville, AL 35805
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is open to the public during these hours:
Wednesday – Saturday:
11 AM – 7 PM
MidCity District
Address: 5909 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
Monte Sano State Park
Address: 5105 Nolen Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801
Park Hours:
7 Days a Week
8am – sunset
Trails close 30 minutes before sunset
Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
Address: 450 Old Highway 431 Owens Crossroads, AL 35763
Stovehouse
Address: 3414 Governors Dr. SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Read About Stovehouse Here
(256) 801-2424
Toyota Field, Home of the Trash Pandas
Address: 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, AL 35758
The Orion Amphitheater
Located in Huntsville’s MidCity District, The Orion Amphitheater is an 8,000-capacity open-air venue inspired by the grand amphitheaters of Ancient Greece. Since opening, it has earned national recognition for its design, guest experience, hospitality, and community programming.
Address: 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Address: One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama 35805
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Monday: Closed for cleaning
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Veteran's Memorial Museum
Address: 2060 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Von Braun Center / Mars Music Hall
Address: 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
Read More About the VBC
Wicks Family Field - Joe Davis Stadium
Address: 3125 Don Mincher Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website – https://www.huntsvillesports.org/venues/wicks-family-field-at-joe-davis-stadium/
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