Day Trips
Fun day trips within driving distance of Huntsville Alabama including Scottsboro, Chattanooga, Nashville, Birmingham, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, and Fort Payne.
2007 National Cornbread Festival
The National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tennessee honors everything cornbread. This small Southern Tennessee town where cast iron skillets are made, fills the streets of the business district with great foods to taste, live entertainment, and juried arts and crafts.
The National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tennessee honors everything cornbread. This small Southern Tennessee town where cast iron skillets are made, fills the streets of the business district with great foods to taste, live entertainment, and juried arts and crafts.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, located in Tuscumbia, opened July 26, 1990. The 12,500 square foot exhibit hall is filled with information, memorabilia and recordings from musicians from Alabama.
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, located in Tuscumbia, opened July 26, 1990. The 12,500 square foot exhibit hall is filled with information, memorabilia and recordings from musicians from Alabama.
The River City Review - December 2005 - Decatur
"The River City Review" is written by Edith Hobbs and focuses on December holiday events and features of nearby Decatur, Alabama.
"The River City Review" is written by Edith Hobbs and focuses on December holiday events and features of nearby Decatur, Alabama.
The River City Review - August 2005 - Decatur
About Huntsville is pleased to announce a new column entitled "The River City Review" which focuses on events and features of nearby Decatur, Alabama and will appear monthly.
About Huntsville is pleased to announce a new column entitled "The River City Review" which focuses on events and features of nearby Decatur, Alabama and will appear monthly.
Boaz Outlet Malls
Just 50 miles southeast of Huntsville is a Shopper's Paradise--Boaz, Alabama. There you will find 5 Outlet Malls, back to back, featuring over 100 different stores and most within walking distance of each other.
Just 50 miles southeast of Huntsville is a Shopper's Paradise--Boaz, Alabama. There you will find 5 Outlet Malls, back to back, featuring over 100 different stores and most within walking distance of each other.
Top Ten North Alabama Tourist Attractions
If you want to explore Northern Alabama, check out my personal favorites! Here's my Top 10 picks of the best local tourist attractions in and near Huntsville.
If you want to explore Northern Alabama, check out my personal favorites! Here's my Top 10 picks of the best local tourist attractions in and near Huntsville.
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament--Hanceville AL
Take a pictorial tour with us of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama and learn the story behind this magnificent shrine of gold, marble, and cedar.
Take a pictorial tour with us of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama and learn the story behind this magnificent shrine of gold, marble, and cedar.
Unclaimed Baggage Center--Scottsboro AL
Scottsboro, AL has been featured on national television for its unique store that resells others' lost baggage from all around the nation.
Scottsboro, AL has been featured on national television for its unique store that resells others' lost baggage from all around the nation.
Ave Maria Grotto--Cullman AL
The Ave Maria Grotto near Cullman, Alabama is the ingenious work of Benedictine Monk Brother Joseph Zoetti. The amazingly accurate architectural miniatures of shrines throughout the world are set in a beautiful Alabama hillside.
The Ave Maria Grotto near Cullman, Alabama is the ingenious work of Benedictine Monk Brother Joseph Zoetti. The amazingly accurate architectural miniatures of shrines throughout the world are set in a beautiful Alabama hillside.
Ivy Green in Tuscumbia: Birthplace of Helen Keller
The last weekend in June is the big Helen Keller Festival in Tuscumbia. You can see "The Miracle Worker" performed on the grounds of Ivy Green, Helen's birthplace, every weekend in June and July.
The last weekend in June is the big Helen Keller Festival in Tuscumbia. You can see "The Miracle Worker" performed on the grounds of Ivy Green, Helen's birthplace, every weekend in June and July.
Old MacDonald Petting Zoo
Just 25 miles east of Huntsville is a wonderful, park-like place to take the children to see the animals, have a picnic and play on the playground equipment.
Just 25 miles east of Huntsville is a wonderful, park-like place to take the children to see the animals, have a picnic and play on the playground equipment.
Mi Mi's Cafe in Grant AL
If you haven't been to Grant, Alabama lately, you should take the 40 minute drive from Huntsville and check out the new businesses and attractions. Be sure to stop by Mi Mi's Cafe for lunch while you're there!
If you haven't been to Grant, Alabama lately, you should take the 40 minute drive from Huntsville and check out the new businesses and attractions. Be sure to stop by Mi Mi's Cafe for lunch while you're there!
Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House
Be sure and call ahead on your next trip to Lynchburg, Tennessee so you can have a spot at Miss Bobo's Boarding House table for a delicious and unforgettable lunch.
Be sure and call ahead on your next trip to Lynchburg, Tennessee so you can have a spot at Miss Bobo's Boarding House table for a delicious and unforgettable lunch.
Cathedral Caverns in Grant AL
Cathedral Caverns has reopened as a State Park. Join us and learn what six world record's this cave near Grant, Alabama holds.
Cathedral Caverns has reopened as a State Park. Join us and learn what six world record's this cave near Grant, Alabama holds.
Green Mountain Nature Trail--Huntsville
A little closer to home, take a hike, get married, or feed the ducks on the Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain. This is one of the best places in Huntsville to go when you want to get back to nature.
A little closer to home, take a hike, get married, or feed the ducks on the Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain. This is one of the best places in Huntsville to go when you want to get back to nature.
Hundred Oaks Castle--Winchester, TN
Explore the wonders of this renovated castle within an hour's drive of Huntsville and find out about its ties to our city's namesake.
Explore the wonders of this renovated castle within an hour's drive of Huntsville and find out about its ties to our city's namesake.
Southern Living Magazine--Birmingham AL
Get a behind-the-scenes look a one of the most popular magazines in the South. Southern Progress, located in Birmingham, is the publisher of many other popular magazines.
Get a behind-the-scenes look a one of the most popular magazines in the South. Southern Progress, located in Birmingham, is the publisher of many other popular magazines.
Cheaha State Park
Photographs of the state park in eastern Alabama with a view from the highest point in the state.
Photographs of the state park in eastern Alabama with a view from the highest point in the state.
DeSoto State Park
The northeast corner of the state is home to some beautiful scenery. Here's what we found recently on a trip to Desoto State Park near Fort Payne, Alabama.
The northeast corner of the state is home to some beautiful scenery. Here's what we found recently on a trip to Desoto State Park near Fort Payne, Alabama.
Lilypad Tea Room in Fayetteville Tennessee
Hop on over to Fayetteville, home to one of the best tea rooms around this area. After lunch, you can browse in the Frog & I Gift Shop that adjoins the restaurant.
Hop on over to Fayetteville, home to one of the best tea rooms around this area. After lunch, you can browse in the Frog & I Gift Shop that adjoins the restaurant.
Fayetteville TN: Host of Christmas Past
Just 30 miles north of Huntsville, Fayetteville TN is a charming small town that presents itself as The Host of Christmas Past. Tour this year's festivities and plan on attending the event next year.
Just 30 miles north of Huntsville, Fayetteville TN is a charming small town that presents itself as The Host of Christmas Past. Tour this year's festivities and plan on attending the event next year.
Florence AL
Stay in the same bed and breakfast as some celebrities. See Wilson Lock and Dam, W. C. Handy Museum, Pope's Tavern Museum and the Indian Mound Museum.
Stay in the same bed and breakfast as some celebrities. See Wilson Lock and Dam, W. C. Handy Museum, Pope's Tavern Museum and the Indian Mound Museum.
Fort Payne AL
Home to the music group, Alabama, and site of the "best county fair in Alabama" which features the Ms. Golden Girl Beauty Pageant - a contest for ladies 65 and older.
Home to the music group, Alabama, and site of the "best county fair in Alabama" which features the Ms. Golden Girl Beauty Pageant - a contest for ladies 65 and older.
Guntersville AL
Just a short drive from Huntsville, Marshall County is a nice place to stay at a bed and breakfast and enjoy Lake Guntersville or the outlet shopping in Boaz.
Just a short drive from Huntsville, Marshall County is a nice place to stay at a bed and breakfast and enjoy Lake Guntersville or the outlet shopping in Boaz.
Birmingham Museum of Art
Just 2 hours from Huntsville, the museum is a treasure of fine artwork with a variety of exhibits.
Just 2 hours from Huntsville, the museum is a treasure of fine artwork with a variety of exhibits.
Scottsboro AL
Discover all kinds of treasures at the Unclaimed Baggage Center or research your Jackson County roots at the Court House. Try "First Monday" of each month's Trading Day.
Discover all kinds of treasures at the Unclaimed Baggage Center or research your Jackson County roots at the Court House. Try "First Monday" of each month's Trading Day.
Chattanooga TN
Don't miss Lookout Mountain and Rock City when you visit the Chattanooga area.
Don't miss Lookout Mountain and Rock City when you visit the Chattanooga area.