We love Huntsville, AL. Some might even call us Huntsville cheerleaders. But we just can’t help it; we think Huntsville ROCKS!

ABC’s of Why We Love Huntsville, Alabama

Whether you’re a Huntsville native or just moved here, we think you’ll discover a new reason to love our city. Enjoy just a few of the reasons why we love Huntsville.

A: Art

From the eclectic Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment (now bigger than ever) to the more traditional Huntsville Museum of Arts to the drop in and create My Spirited Art, we’ve got art for everyone.

B: Breweries

So much amazing craft beer, so little time.

C: Concerts in the Park

We love the free concerts in so many area parks, offered in so many areas of town.

D: Downtown Open Putt-Putt

Free putt-putt around downtown Huntsville was a huge hit! Thanks to Downtown Huntsville, Inc. for some good, clean and free fun.

E: Earlyworks Whistlestop Festival

BBQ, beer, and bands all for a great cause? We are in for this delicious fundraiser every year. Even though we lost on cornhole in the first round…

F: Farmers Markets

Local farmers and local foods are just two of the reasons we love our many area farmers markets.

G: Geek

From our plethora of rocket scientists to events like The Mad Scientist Ball, Huntsville embraces its geekiness. And we love it!

H: Hiking

Do you realize we have over 120 miles of greenways and hiking trails in Huntsville? AND there are even trails a mere 1.5 miles from downtown? Shh! Don’t tell your friends. They may want to move here.

I: Ice Hockey

We love our Havoc and Chargers! We love you too, Chaos and Rukus!

J: Johnny Stallings Art Program @ Merrimack Hall

Because everyone should have access to the arts, regardless of the challenges they face.

K: Kickball League

Where adults can still have as much fun as little kids.

L: Live Comedy

Huntsville’s growing stand-up comedy scene gives you plenty to laugh at from the monthly Epic Comedy Hour shows to Homegrown Comedy at the Flying Monkey.

M: Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll

Mix and mingle with Huntsville most famous and infamous residents. Oh, did we mention they’re also dead?

N: Non-Profit Community

Where there is a need, you can be sure our non-profit community is working to fulfill it!

O: Outdoor Events

From movies in the park to food truck festivals to wine festivals, we love getting outdoors in the spring and summer.

P: Panoply

Huntsville’s largest arts festival transforms downtown Huntsville into an arts wonderland for an entire weekend in April.

Q: Quigly & Meridian Entertainment Districts

Thank you to the Huntsville leadership for our downtown entertainment district hours and purple cups!

R: Rockets & Missiles

Oh, that boom and the shaking windows? That’s just testing on the arsenal. You get used to it.

S: Street Food Season

Never underestimate the power of a closed street and 25 food trucks.

T: Theatre

With so many terrific local theater groups, it’s easy to get your fix of all things thespian.

U: U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Only at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center can you dine under a Saturn V rocket, watch a movie on a full-dome IMAX® Theater, check out 27 missiles and rockets, and train like an astronaut.

V: Von Braun Center

The place for blockbuster shows and concerts. A few shows we’re looking forward to in 2015: Disney on Ice Frozen, Peter and the Starcatcher, Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary Tour, Huntsville Symphony’s The Music of Michael Jackson.

W: Wine Festival

Huntsville First Annual Big Spring Crush was a hit, and we are already looking forward to Crush #2.

X: X-mas events

From the twinkling lights of The Tinsel Trail to the fa-la-la-la’s of holiday concerts, the Christmas season is packed with fun in Huntsville!

Y: YP Groups

Organizations like Huntsville Young Professionals, Rotaract, Connect, Committee of 100 YP’s and more keep young professionals entertained and busy!

Z: Zoo

Kinda… check out Harmony Park Safari! (C’mon guys, cut us some slack! Z is hard!)

Your Turn!

We’ve told you what we love about the Rocket City; now we want to hear from YOU! What do YOU love about Huntsville? Tell us in the comments below!