Things To Do
By Jean Brandau, About.com Guide to Huntsville, AL
A comprehensive list of things to do in the Huntsville and North Alabama area. You'll find a variety of cultural, seasonal, indoor and outdoor activities as well as local attractions and exhibits.
Events Calendar
Monthly calendar for events going on in Huntsville, North Alabama and Southern Tennessee. You'll find festivals, annual events, fundraisers and concerts within driving distance of Huntsville.
- August Calendar
- September Calendar
- October Calendar
- November Calendar
- December Calendar
- North Alabama Yard Sales
Going Out
If you're ready for a night out on the town, here's a list of night clubs, movie theatres, museum exhibits, local attractions and restaurants that you might want to check out.
Attractions
There are several attractions in the Huntsville area for residents and visitors alike. You'll find the US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Burritt on the Mountain--A Living Museum, Sci-Quest Science Center, EarlyWorks Children's Museum and many more. Fun for the whole family.
- US Space & Rocket Center
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Sci-Quest Science Center
- EarlyWorks Children's Museum
- Harmony Park Safari
- Historic Lowry House
- Burritt on the Mountain
- Harrison Brothers Hardware Store Museum
- Howard Weeden House Museum
- Huntsville Museum of Art
Sports
There are several professional and collegiate sports teams in Huntsville that you can enjoy, including Huntsville Stars baseball, Huntsville Havoc Hockey, Tennessee Valley Vipers arena football and University of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers.
Day Trips
Huntsville is perfectly siturated in North Alabama for a variety of interesting day trips in Alabama and Tennessee. When you have a free day and the weather's great, try one of these day trips to explore your surroundins.
- Jack Daniel Legacy - World Famous Whiskey - Lynchburg TN
- Guntersville Museum & Cultural Center
- Desoto State Park
- Hundred Oaks Castle - Winchester TN
- Cheaha State Park
- Shrine of the Most Blesed Sacrament - Hanceville AL
- Cathedral Caverns - Grant AL
- Ivy Green - Birthplace of Helen Keller - Tuscumbia AL
- Unclaimed Baggage Center - Scottsboro AL
- Ave Maria Grotto - Cullman AL
- Athens State University
- High Falls Park - DeKalb County
- Buck's Pocket State Park - Guntersville
- Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House - Lynchburg TN
- Alabama Music Hall of Fame - Tuscumbia
- Cook's Natural Science Museum - Decatur AL
- Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo - Woodville
- Talladega Speedway
- Point Mallard Aquatic Center - Decatur
