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Address: 431 Clouds Cove Rd, Huntsville, AL 35803
This locally and federally licensed zoo is one of only 19 drive-thru zoos in the country. You stay comfortably seated in your car as you slowly cruise the two-mile strip through the free-range animal park. Tattoo the Zebra, Habib the Camel, and Erwin the Kangaroo are all residents who might saunter over to your...
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Address: 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776
In 1952 a man named Jay Gurley discovered this massive cave. He sold everything he had to raise money to buy the cave, and then he worked for a decade to open it to the public. A shortage of funds and the huge job of keeping the cave in "showable" shape led to its closing in 1982. In 1987 the state of Alabama...
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Address: 404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Native son Bo Jackson's voice introduces visitors to this fun and educational spot, the South's largest hands-on museum. After the preliminary film, youngsters learn about the history of Alabama through a variety of interactive displays. The agriculture display includes a working cotton gin that visitors can operate....
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Address: Shawdee Rd, Huntsville, AL 35803
This park is free and open to visitors 365 days a year. Also known as the Madison County nature trail, the park features more than just walking paths. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the 72-acre property. Children and seniors get special rates for fishing in the 16-acre lake. A covered bridge and chapel are...
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Address: 300 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
This beautiful home was built in 1819 and is a prime example of Federal architecture. Period furnishings decorate this house, which was the birthplace of the poet and artist Maria Howard Weeden. Her watercolor paintings hang on many of the walls, and her poetry is read during the guided tours. Be sure to notice the...
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Address: One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
This is the world's largest space attraction, and you should plan on spending at least a day of your Huntsville visit here. Over 60 exhibits teach about the universe and space travel. Simulators let visitors experience a space shot, G-forces, and weightlessness onboard a spacecraft. The park includes NASA rockets,...
Huntsville – Madison County Botanical Garden
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Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805
This botanical garden is an active member of the Huntsville community. Gardening workshops, vegetable growing, and compost demonstrations and educational programs with local schools help residents learn about the region's flora. The 110-acre garden is open year-round, though the butterfly house, featuring 50 native...
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Address: 5105 Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801
Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, Monte Santo (Italian for "Mountain of Health") covers 2,140 idyllic acres. Hike the tree-line trails or bring your mountain bike for a brisk pedal. The views looking down over Huntsville are terrific. Pack a picnic lunch or dine in the teahouse adjoining the...
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Address: 102-D Wynn Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805
Take a ride in a tornado, experience an earthquake, or travel through the human body – you can do all of this and more at this hands-on science museum. Other exhibits teach about electricity and magnets, world ecosystems and fluid dynamics. The museum's chief attraction is the immersive theater, where visitors watch...
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Address: Willams St at Adams St, Huntsville, AL 35801
Twickenham, Huntsville's original name, is the largest antebellum district in the state of Alabama. More than 65 buildings exhibit Federal, Italianate, and Victorian architecture. Of particular note are the Greek Revival home built by Alabama's second governor, John Bibb, and Weeden House, the birthplace of Maria...
