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HUNTSVILLE hello Official Group Tour Guide for the Huntsville/Madison County Alabama Convention & Visitors Bureau

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HUNTSVILLEhello

Official Group Tour Guide for the Huntsville/Madison County Alabama Convention & Visitors Bureau

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WELCOME!The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau is your one-stop shop for planning group visits to North Alabama. Services and materials provided to you upon request by the CVB are free of charge: contact information, coach greeting, customized itineraries, familiarization tours, maps & brochures, photos & videos, site inspections, “space-napping”, welcome bags.

We are a proud member of the American Bus Association, Alabama Motorcoach Association, National Tour Association, Select Traveler,Student & Youth Travel Association, Travel South USA, and U.S. Travel Association.

*See reverse side of this brochure for more information.

TOUR THEMESThe Rocket City’s diverse landscape and unique blend of cultures creates endless possibilities for groups of all types.

Pam Williams, Tourism Sales Manager, Educational Escapes Coordinator 256.551.2204 | 866.ESC2HSV (866.372.2478) | [email protected] Church Street NW, Suite One, Huntsville, AL 35801

EducationalEscapes.org | Huntsville.org

HuntsvilleCVB @Go2HuntsvilleAL VisitHuntsvilleAL

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SHOPPING & SPA

PERFORMANCEFOUNDATIONS OF FAITH

VOLUNTOURISM

ARTS EXPERIENTIAL &MYSTERY

EDUCATIONAL ESCAPESFIELD TRIPS

AGRICULTURAL &ECOLOGICAL

ANTEBELLUM TOANTI-GRAVITY

GIRLFRIEND GETAWAYS &MANCATIONS

FLAVORS OF THE SOUTH& CRAFT BEER

AFRICAN-AMERICANHERITAGE

ROBERT TRENT JONESGOLF TRAIL

“SWEET HOME ALABAMA”MULTI-CITY TOUR

“BETWEEN THEMOUNTAINS AND LAKES”NORTH ALABAMA TOUR

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YU.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER® 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.837.3400 | 800.637.7223 | rocketcenter.com

The world’s largest space attraction features interactive exhibits that highlight the history of spaceflight as well as its future. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is the only place in the world where you can stand under a “full-stack” – the shuttle orbiter, external tank and two solid rocket boosters – and the national landmark, mighty Saturn V moon rocket. Guests can feel the powerful G forces of launch aboard Spaceshot, view arti-facts such as the Apollo 16 capsule and Apollo 12 quarantine facility, and experience breath-taking films on the 67-foot curved Spacedome IMAX Theater. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is also home to Space Camp®, Aviation Challenge®, Cyber Camp®, and Space Camp Robotics programs.

FAMILY SPACE CAMP Family Space Camp encompasses simulated mission training and operations, rocket construction and on-site space history in one of the world’s largest spacecraft collections. Space Camp students experience astronaut training simulators such as the 1/6th Gravity Chair and the Multi-Axis Trainer. Include grandparents or other extended family members in this out-of-this-world experience! Programs are three days with extended four-day programs offered on select holiday weekends.

CORPORATE SPACE CAMP/AVIATION CHALLENGE: THE ULTIMATE TEAMBUILDING EXPERIENCELook no further for out-of-this-world professional development and incentive rewards programs. Develop leaders and strengthen teams through immersive Corporate Space, Aviation, or Outdoor Challenge experiences that build individual skills, promote leadership and enhance teamwork. Programs are customized to fit your team size and schedule and are generally offered year round according to facility availability. Multiple-day schedules are available. All programs include necessary materials, personalized flight suit, transportation, and private meals.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIESPerformance groups are welcome in the Apollo Courtyard and/or Davidson Center Terrace.

Bring out your inner child with unique attractions and amazing adventures in Huntsville.

Space Camp isn’t just for kids. Check out Adult Space Camp®, U.S. Space & Rocket Center®Photo Credit: Dennis Keim

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ALABAMA CONSTITUTION VILLAGE 109 Gates Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.564.8100 | earlyworks.com

Hear the whirl of the spinning wheel...smell the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread being prepared over an open fire...turn the great wheel lathe in the cabinetmaker’s shop...and visit with villagers busy with their daily tasks, seemingly unaware that nearly two centuries have come and gone. Alabama Constitution Village dates back to 1819 and is the actual site where 44 delegates gathered to forge the way for Alabama’s statehood. Become immersed in history as villagers dressed in period clothing take you through eight reconstructed Federal-style buildings and explore what urban life was like in 19th-century Alabama.

SOUTHERN VITTLES IN THE VILLAGE Your group will savor a real southern dinner amid the charm and history of the Village.

BUZZSAWS AND BBQ IN THE VILLAGE Enjoy a BBQ dinner and live folk music in the Village Cabinet Shop.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIESDuring December, the Village is transformed into Santa’s Village, the place Santa calls home during the holidays. Performance groups ranging from choirs, musicians, dance studios, etc. may perform every night on the Tinsel Tunes Stage. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator 256.564.8122

ALABAMA CONSTITUTION VILLAGE

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BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN 3101 Burritt Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.536.2882 | burrittonthemountain.com

Discover the delightful mix of history, culture and the outdoors at Huntsville’s first museum. Explore Dr. William Burritt’s eclectic and “green” mansion, the historic park with restored 19th-century log houses including the barnyard and animals, the many hiking trails, and the artistic events including concerts, plays, and festivals. Each spring and summer brings a special event that provides hours of hands-on fun and exploration. They offer year round tours and demonstrations of historic skills.

FESTIVALSExperience the arts, crafts, and skills of our ancestors at the Folklife Festival held each October. Artisans demonstrate their crafts and entertainers provide hours of music and dance. Plan to spend the day; there is so much to see and do!

Each April they host the Spring Farm Days. Visit their barnyard buddies, see the sheep shearing, watch demonstrations of traditional skills, and try your hand at many of the tasks our ancestors performed on a daily basis. This is a fun and exciting adventure for the whole family.

Kris Kringle’s Candlelight Christmas is held the first weekend of December. The site is illuminated by more than 1000 candles as you stroll through the park listening to a wide variety of musical groups. Each house also provides an opportunity for hands-on fun as you make traditional holiday crafts and sample roasted chestnuts and figgy pudding. Don’t forget to visit with Kris Kringle.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: Contact the Educational Director about performing during the Heritage Festival in October, Spring Farm Days in April, Kris Kringle’s Candlelight Christmas and other events.

BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN

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EARLYWORKS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 404 Madison Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.564.8100 | earlyworks.com

The South’s largest hands-on history museum provides opportunities to discover, create, envision and explore just a splash, snap, push and smile away. Listen as the 16-foot talking tree tells folktales. Push the buttons on the EarlyWorks bandstand to enjoy toe-tapping tunes made popular by Alabama musicians. Discover Alabama’s river life and waterways on the life-size floating keelboat. Try on costumes similar to those worn in the 19th century, sack crops at the General Store, and explore the log cabin, Federal and Victorian style houses.

HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.830.4447 | hsvbg.org

Enjoy the Nature Center, the largest seasonal butterfly house in the nation, where brightly colored butterflies live in their natural habitat, turtles sun themselves on rocks, frogs croak, and the rush of a waterfall takes you to a place of serenity. Galaxy of Lights, one of the American Bus Association’s Top Destinations, is open nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Table in the Garden serves light lunches and the gift shop is always filled with interesting, decorative and useful garden items. Several major festivals such as Huntsville Blooms, Green U, Scarecrow Trail plus many more, prove that at the Huntsville Botanical Garden – there’s always something growing on!

Treat your group to a Garden Party either on the grounds of the Garden, in a rustic pavilion or in one of the beautifully decorated indoor facilities. Formal or casual, the tranquil Garden provides a beautiful setting for relaxing and entertaining. Golf cart tours are available upon request.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIESThe Garden offers indoor and outdoor venues for performing groups of all sizes. The outdoor Boeing-Toyota Amphitheatre can easily accommodate over 300 guests and has a large stage with space for up to 15 performers. Smaller groups can find more intimate locations throughout the Garden. The new Guest Welcome Center, Arbor, Murray Hall and the Nature Center all have indoor options.Contact the Special Events Coordinator, [email protected].

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Y HISTORIC HUNTSVILLE DEPOT 320 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.564.8100 | earlyworks.com

One of the South’s oldest railroad passenger depots and now a lively transportation museum, the Historic Depot served as the local passenger house and corporate offices for the eastern division headquarters of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad and was used as an active passenger station until 1968. The building is well-preserved and appears much as it did in 1860. Graffiti on three walls of the upper story is a result of the building’s role as a prison for captured Confederate militia, as a billet for Union troops en route to major battles and as a hospital for the wounded from those battles.

CIVIL WAR TOUR & BBQ Follow your guide through the Historic Huntsville Depot and stroll the floors that soldiers once walked. After the tour you’ll enjoy a truly Southern meal within this historic setting.

HOBO DINNER Dress down and fill up at the Historic Huntsville Depot, as you dine in fine Southern style and hear about the life of a hobo along the train lines and around town.

U.S. VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 2060-A Airport Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.883.3737 | memorialmuseum.org The Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles and field pieces, maps, artifacts and other memorabilia dating from 18th century campaigns to the present. Centerpieces of the exhibits include the oldest military jeep in the United States and Alabama’s Merci commemorative 40&8 boxcar.

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HUNTSVILLE MADISON COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL 200-298 Monroe Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 | huntsvilleveteransmemorial.org

The Huntsville Veterans Memorial Park honors the men and women who currently serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces. It also stands to instill a sense of pride and respect for all veterans and their loved ones.

WEEDEN HOUSE MUSEUM 300 Gates Avenue SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.536.7718 | weedenhousemuseum.com

The white, two-story brick house, distinguished by a remarkable leaded glass fanlight over the front door, was the home of 19th century poet-art-ist Maria Howard Weeden. The life of Maria Howard Weeden is presented to the visitors as they learn how this poet, artist and plantation owner used the conflict of the Civil War to write history. Guests will view the art of Maria Howard Weeden and learn how she painted exquisite portraits which captured the spirit of her model as she transcended the cultural barriers of her time. Visitors will also learn how people during the Civil War survived and how individuals and groups responded differently to their physical and social environments. Private guided tours and event rentals are available.

HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART 300 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.535.4350 | hsvmuseum.org

The nationally accredited museum hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, including prestigious traveling exhibits and the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. The museum’s permanent collection boasts more than 3,000 pieces. In addition to its exhibitions, the Museum offers art classes along with special programs, lectures, and musical presentations that add extra dimensions to the art work on display. Docent-led tours are available to enhance your group’s experience. Refer to hsvmuseum.org for exhibition information and a current list of academy classes. Ask about night functions for groups!

LOWE MILL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.533.0399 | lowemill.net

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is the largest privately owned arts facility in the United States. With over 200 working artists, small businesses, restaurants, and live performance venues, this huge historic textile mill is now a rising home for music, art, and culture. Visitors are encouraged to enter the studios and speak with artists to learn about their work processes, inspirations, and to purchase work. Groups can also participate in a wide range of art inspired activities taught by the artists themselves including glass blowing, chocolate making, screen printing, and painting. Open to the public Wednesday through Saturday.

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From a historic millto the Saturn V moon rocket, Huntsville has unique spaces toshowcase your talents!

Bridge Street Town Centre

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES BRIDGE STREET TOWN CENTRE6782 Old Madison Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35806 | 256.327.8400 | bridgestreethuntsville.com

Bridge Street Town Centre is an outdoor lifestyle center with a European design, featuring over 70 upscale shops, many fabulous restaurants and the unique 14-screen Monaco Pictures. The site features many beautiful fountains and green open spaces. Bridge Street is proud to have a street entertainment program. Choirs, bands, etc. are encouraged to call ahead and schedule performance dates!

MADISON STREET FESTIVALfirst Saturday in October | 888.228.5845 | madisonstreetfestival.org

Enjoy live music throughout the day or take in a dance performance or martial arts demonstration. Visit Artist Alley where original, often award-winning art is available, or stop by the more than 200 vendor booths. Performance groups from school choirs, churches, local musicians, dance studios, gymnastic centers and others are encouraged to participate.

PANOPLY ARTS FESTIVALlast weekend in April | 256.519.2787 | artshuntsville.org

Panoply is an ethnocultural exhibition featuring children’s make-n-take activities and multiple stages featuring jazz, gospel, bluegrass, musical theater, ballroom dancing, songwriter’s showcase and student/youth friendly performances. Organizers seek performance groups from choirs, churches, local musicians, dance studios, and more.

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A variety of organizations welcome volunteers for year-round work andspecial projects.

View from Monte Sano State Park

VOLUNTOURISMHABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MADISON COUNTY400 Pratt Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.533.2282 | hfhmc.org

Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical, grassroots, Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Opportunities are available through construction building, non-construction, construction support, year-round support and ReStore.

LAND TRUST OF NORTH ALABAMAOffice located at 2707 Artie Street SW, Suite 6, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.534.5263 | landtrustNAL.org

Trail Management Work Days offer individuals and groups an opportunity to participate in trail rerouting, raking and chopping andremoval of dead foliage and invasive plants. The Land Trust will provide the tools, gloves and water...all they need is you!

MONTE SANO STATE PARK5105 Nolen Avenue SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.534.3757 | alapark.com/montesano

Monte Sano offers over 20 miles of hiking trails and over 14 miles of challenging bike trails. The park features campsites and cabins for lodging. Volunteer opportunities are available, such as painting picnic tables and signage, raking leaves and clearing brush from hiking trails.

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TOURS FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH TRAIL self-guided | 500 Church Street, Suite One, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 800.SPACE4U | 256.551.2230 Madison County has 15 churches over 100 years old, on their original sites, and still holding services today. These places of worship define Madison County’s rich and diverse cultural and spiritual heritage.

HUNTSVILLE GHOST WALK Downtown Huntsville | 256.509.3940 | huntsvilleghostwalk.comWho is the angry ghost in the courthouse? What is the story behind the haunting tune phantom children sing? Learn the answers to these questions and many more on this guided walking tour.

MAPLE HILL CEMETERY Jacque Reeves, AvalonTours | 256.509.3940 | [email protected] treasury of Huntsville’s historic past! Burials date to the early 1800s, and this sacred ground serves as the final resting place to many people who shaped Alabama’s future. A guide will take you on a walking tour that reveals the many fascinating, and mostly forgotten, stories behind these people. Visit the grave of Mary Todd Lincoln’s brother and the man who was arrested for being part of the conspiracy to murder Abraham Lincoln.

SPACES SCULPTURE TRAIL 256.519.2787 | spacessculpturetrail.orgA community-wide sculpture trail featuring large-scale visiting and permanent sculpture installations. SPACES engages the public through walking tours (guided and self-guided) as well as related educational workshops.

Huntsville’s eclecticcommunity will surprise you with so much to see and do!

First Presbyterian Church, built in 1860, Downtown Huntsville

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LEARN HUNTSVILLE’S ROLE IN THE CIVIL WAR Tours offered seasonally | 256.509.3940 | mischiefandmayhem.bizTake a walking tour with local historians in period costume to learn what was happening here during the war. Huntsville was occupied, on and off, for three years. SPIES, LIES AND ALIBIS is a well-researched compilation of stories such as the pro-Union man who nailed an American flag to his roof and spied on his neighbors, the fate of six brothers who fought for the Confederacy, the Huntsville native who ordered the first shot fired at Ft. Sumter and many more. Take the CIVIL WAR BONES TOUR through Maple Hill Cemetery and see the grave of Abraham Lincoln’s brother-in-law,“General J,” a Union officer who fell in love with a local girl and married her, the man whose dramatic escape from a Union prison was detailed in the secret diary he kept and many more.

AGRICULTURE/ECO BELLE CHEVRE CREAMERY AND CHEESE SHOP 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road, Elkmont, AL 35620 | 256.732.3577 | bellechevre.comBelle Chevre has opened the doors of their beautiful new artisan goat cheese creamery. You have to see it to believe it. It’s a gorgeous, contemporary rustic creamery built in the old town cotton warehouse. They offer both guided and self-guided tours, which include a peek into cheese making, Belle Chevre history, time to enjoy the outdoors (goats!) and samples/tastings at a tasting bar.

HUMBLE HEART FARMS 25235 Moorseville Road, Elkmont, AL 35620 | 256.777.9268 | humbleheartfarms.comHumble Heart Farms is a family farm, and its goat cheese is a product of the Tennessee River Valley. The sun, rain, wind, grasses and feed all come together to flavor their cheese. The “girls” come from a long line which produces excellent milk. No hormones, chemicals or herbicides are used on the farm. Farm tours are available by appointment.

PLANTATION TOURS & MOREJacque Reeves, Avalon Tours | 256.509.3940 | [email protected] | mischiefandmayhem.bizIn the comfort of your motor coach, drive by the Horton Plantation, Cottonhill, Cedars, Druid’s Grove, Belle Manor, Mooresville and enjoy a traditional high tea served at the historic Donnell House. Enjoy the entertaining historical guides in period costumes as they recount the history of these plantations. This tour may be combined with others offered by Avalon Tours.

Murder Mystery Dinner: Elizabeth Dale Gibbons Flanagan Jeffries High Brown Routt, aka the notorious Black Widow of Hazel Green, is on trial for the attempted murder of her neighbor, Abner Tate. The year is 1855, and the court of public opinion is running strongly against her. Join us as she faces her accuser, fortified by the hilarious testimonies of her six husbands who have returned from the grave to support her for this special event! This play is based on a true story, and the audience is invited to participate. History on the Rocks (historic pub crawl): Our evening begins at Green Bus Brewery where we will sample local beers and appetizers before suffragist/pro-prohibitionist Carrie Nation catches us in the act. Carrie visited Huntsville in 1904, wielding an ax to bust up bars. If she behaves herself, we may invite her to join us at our second venue, Amendment XXI. There, we’ll be entertained by Scotsman Neal Rose, who ran a tavern and entertained guests with the pet crow that sat on his shoulder. Mr. Rose served as the quartermaster for General Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812. We’ll enjoy sandwiches and a Bloody Mary, named for Mary Queen of Scots, of course!

Our last stop will be SIP, the speakeasy-style bar in the old art-deco Times Building, built by J. Emory Pierce on the cusp of the Great Depression. Mr. Pierce will join us as well for dessert and Irish coffee, and regale us with his elaborate cons that landed him in prison and sent him to the afterworld with a colorful and flamboyant funeral, escorted by 101 of his closest friends. Tell Mr. Pierce “Lucky sent me” and you’re guaranteed a fun time!

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J SPARKS HYDROPONIC FARM 312 Esslinger Drive, Gurley, AL 35748 | 256.776.9881 | jsparksfarms.comTour the most earth-friendly farm in Alabama at J. Sparks Hydroponic Farm. By growing plants vertically in specially designed containers, the Sparks family can plant on approximately two acres what would traditionally take 12-15 acres.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ART CLASSESThe Wine Cellar | thewinecellarhsv.net, My Spirited Art at Campus No. 805 | myspiritedart.com/huntsville, Pinot’s Palette | pinotspalette.com/huntsvilleArt classes abound at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment and at the Huntsville Museum of Art (see page 11). If you would like to enjoy an adult beverage while creating art, check out the Wine Cellar’s Bottle & Brush, My Spirited Art or Pinot’s Palette.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK 300 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.535.4350 | hsvmuseum.orgEach Monday night from June through Labor Day, audiences can enjoy an eclectic blend of tunes underneath the stars in Big Spring International Park. Admission is free.

MADISON GAZEBO CONCERTS Downtown Madison | 256.551.2230 | madisonal.govEach Thursday night, from early June to late August, the City of Madison celebrates the summer with concerts in its downtown gazebo. Admission is free. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a night under the stars.

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OTHERHARRISON BROTHERS HARDWARE STORE124 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.536.3631 | harrisonbrothershardware.comHarrison Brothers is more than a glimpse of old Huntsville. It’s a shopper’s delight. Marbles by the scoop, cast iron cookware, locally crafted pottery and jewelry share space with garden gadgets and gourmet food items. Founded in 1879, it is the oldest continuously operating hardware store in the state and is owned and operated by the Historic Huntsville Foundation and staffed solely by volunteers.

MHC CHALLENGE COURSE4040 Memorial Parkway SW #C, Huntsville, AL 35802 | Lonnie Jones, Instructor | 256.882.9799 | [email protected] Challenging experiences. Experiencing challenges. Use those two words in either order and you are talking about a ropes course. MHC Challenge Course is designed to teach leadership, followship and fellowship. The program gives students challenging experiences to help them commu-nicate, bond, problem solve, laugh and learn. Half-day and full-day programs are available. Presented by Campus for Change, Mental Health Association of Madison County.

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For more activities, shopping, & sports, please visit huntsville.org.

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You’ll find service, comfort and value at every price point. For a full listing of the greater Huntsville area accommodations and spas, visit huntsville.org.

Hampton Inn / Home2 Suites, Huntsville Research Park

SPACE TO REST GROUP FRIENDLYACCOMMODATIONSHuntsville/Madison County offers a wide variety of accommodations. Visit huntsville.org for a complete and current listing of hotels, mo-tels and camping/RV parks.

BAYMONT INN & SUITES HUNTSVILLE AIRPORT - 55 rooms B OP W 122 Cleghorn Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758 256.258.0800 | baymontinns.com

BAYMONT INN & SUITES - 99 rooms B OP W

4890 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.830.8999 | baymontinns.com

BEST WESTERN PLUS - 168 rooms R OP W

9035 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758256.772.7170 | 800.826.9563 | bestwestern.com

CLARION - 159 rooms B OP W

4815 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.830.9400 | 800.426.7866 | hamptoninn.com

COMFORT INN - 70 rooms B IP W

4725 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.562.2525 | 800.424.6423 | comfortinn.com

COMFORT SUITES - 70 rooms B IP W

6224 Torok Circle, Huntsville, AL 35816256.562.2400 | 800.424.6243 | comfortsuites.com

COUNTRY INN & SUITES - 64 rooms B IP W

101 Westchester Drive, Madison, AL 35758256.325.0007 | countryinns.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - 149 rooms R OP W

4804 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.837.1400 | 800.321.2211 | courtyard.com

DAYS INN - 45 rooms B OP W

1145 McMurtrie Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.971.0208 | daysinn.com

DAYS INN - 130 rooms B OP W

3141 University Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35816256.533.0756 | daysinn.com

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES, HUNTSVILLE WEST109 rooms B OP W

2600 Old Fairway Road, Huntsville, AL 35806256.837.7171 | 800.345.7720 | hiexpress.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES - 96 rooms B IP W

8956 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758256.258.3000 | 888.465.4329 | hiexpress.com

HOLIDAY INN, RESEARCH PARK - 200 rooms R IP OP W

5903 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806256.830.0600 | 800.845.7275 | holidayinn.com

HOMEWOOD SUITES, VILLAGE OF PROVIDENCE - 103 rooms B W

15 Town Center Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806256.895.9511 | 800.225.5466 | homewoodsuites3.hilton.com

HOMEWOOD SUITES, DOWNTOWN - 101 rooms B OP W

714 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35806256.539.1445 | 800.225.5466 | homewoodsuites3.hilton.com

INTOWN SUITES - 133 rooms W

1565 The Boardwalk, Huntsville, AL 35816256.830.2434 | f: 256.830.2584 | intownsuites.com

DOUBLETREE SUITES BY HILTON - 145 suites R OP W

6000 Memorial Parkway South, Huntsville, AL 35802256.882.9400 | 800.222.8377 | doubletree3.hilton.com

ELEMENT HUNTSVILLE - 150 rooms B R OPIP W

6810 Governors West Road, NW, Huntsville, AL 35806256.532.9000 | 877.353.6368 | starwoodhotels.com

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL & SPA - 168 suites B R IP W

800 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 256.539.7373 | embassysuites.com

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA - 108 rooms W

4751 Governors House Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805256.830.9110 | 800.398.7829 | extendedstayhotels.com

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT - 79 rooms R IP W

1385 Enterprise Way, Huntsville, AL 35816256.971.0921 | 800.228.2800 | marriott.com/hsvfi

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, AIRPORT - 148 rooms R OP W

1000 Glenn Hearn Boulevard, Huntsville, AL 35824256.772.9661 | 800.241.7873 | starwood.com

HAMPTON INN, ARSENAL S. PARKWAY - 90 rooms B OP W

501 Boulevard South, Huntsville, AL 35802256.882.2228 | 800.426.7866 | hamptoninn.com

LA QUINTA INN, WEST - 130 rooms B OP W

4870 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.830.2070 | 800.531.5900 | lq.com

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, AIRPORT - 76 rooms B IP W

105 Westchester Drive, Madison, AL 35758256.258.2777 | 800.531.5900 | lq.com

MARRIOTT HUNTSVILLE - 290 rooms R IP OP W

5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805256.830.2222 | 800.228.9290 | marriott.com

MICROTEL INN & SUITES - 62 rooms B OP W

1820 Chase Creek Row, Huntsville, AL 35811256.859.6655 | 800.771.7171 | microtelinn.com

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT - 78 rooms B OP W

6305 Residence Inn Road, Huntsville, AL 35806256.895.0444 | 800.331.3131 | marriott.com/hsvri

HAMPTON INN & SUITES, HAMPTON COVE - 95 rooms B OP W

6205 Highway 431 South, Huntsville, AL 35763256.532.2110 | hamptoninn.com

HAMPTON INN, MADISON - 103 rooms B OP W

9225 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758256.464.8999 | 800.426.7866 | hamptoninn.com

HAMPTON INN/HOME2 SUITES, HUNTSVILLE RESEARCH PARK175 rooms B OP W

710 Cabella Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806Hampton Inn: 256.971.1850 | hamptoninn.comHome2: 256.971.1667 | home2suites3.hilton.com

HAMPTON INN, VILLAGE OF PROVIDENCE - 103 rooms B IP W

328 Providence Main Street, NW, Huntsville, AL 35806256.772.2882 | 800.426.7866 | hamptoninn3.hilton.com

HILTON GARDEN INN, SPACE CENTER - 101 rooms R OP W

4801 Governors House Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805256.430.1778 | hiltongardeninn.com

HILTON GARDEN INN, SOUTH PARKWAY - 90 rooms IP W 301 Boulevard South, Huntsville, AL 35802256.881.4170 | 877.782.9444 | hiltongardeninn.com

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4727 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.382.2583 | sleepinn.com

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT - 149 suites OP

745 Constellation Drive Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801256.512.0188 | 888.236.2427 | marriott.com

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTTHUNTSVILLE WEST/RESEARCH PARK - 88 suites OP

320 Providence Main St NW, Huntsville, AL 35806256.430.1485 | marriott.com

TOM BEVILL CONFERENCE CENTER & HOTEL - 100 rooms B OP W

550 Sparkman Drive, University of Alabama in Huntsville 35899256.271.9428 | 888.721.9428 | uah.edu/bevillcenter.com

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT - 86 rooms B OP W

1125 McMurtrie Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806256.971.5277 | marriott.com

TOWNEPLACE SUITES, REDSTONE GATEWAY - 120 rooms B OP W

6500 Redstone Gateway, SW, Huntsville, AL 35808256.895.3300 | marriott.com

WESTIN HUNTSVILLE - 200 rooms R OP W

6800 Governors West, NW, Huntsville, AL 35806256.428.2000 | westin.com/huntsville

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AC by Marriott and Hyatt Place at City Centre, Hampton Inn Downtown, Hyatt Place Bridge Street, and Drury Inn & Suites across from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

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BIG SPRING INTERNATIONAL PARK, DOWNTOWN HUNTSVILLE

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New Market BBQ, New Market, Alabama

SPACE AT OUR TABLE GROUP FRIENDLY DINING 1892 EAST RESTAURANT & TAVERN, casual 720 Pratt Avenue, Huntsville, Alabama 35801256.489.1242 | 1892east.com

A.M. BOOTH’S LUMBERYARD KITCHEN, casual108 Cleveland Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35801256.715.7130 | amboothslumberyard.com

BELOW THE RADAR, casual220 Holmes Ave. NE, Huntsville, AL 35801256.469.6617 | btrbrew.com

BIG OH’S, casual 121 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801256.964.7373

BLUE PLATE CAFE, casual3210 Governors Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.533.88087540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35802 | 256.885.3550blueplatecafe.com

CICI’S PIZZA, casual4925 University Drive 35816, Huntsville, AL | 256.864.222410004 S. Memorial Pkwy 35803, Huntsville, AL | 256.885.1595cicispizza.com

CORK & CRUST PIZZERIA, casual/upscale12120 County Line Road, Madison, AL 35756256.801.9463 | corkandcrustpizzeria.com

COTTON ROW RESTAURANT, upscale100 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801256.382.9500 | cottonrowrestaurant.com

CYN SHEA’S CAFE & CATERING, casual; catering available415 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801256.532.5282 | sheasexpress.com

DREAMLAND BBQ, casual; catering available3855 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816256.539.7427 | dreamlandbbq.com

GIBSON’S BARBEQUE, casual3319 S. Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35801256.881.4851 | gibsonsbbq.com

GOLDEN CORRAL, casual4920 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816256.430.9565 | goldencorral.com

GREENBRIER RESTAURANT, casual27028 Old Highway 20, Madison, AL 35756256.351.1800 | oldgreenbrier.com

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TERRANOVA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, casual 1420 Paramount Drive #1, Huntsville, AL 35806 256.489.8883 | terranovasrestaurant.com

TEXAS DE BRAZIL, casual 350 The Bridge St, #124, Huntsville, AL 35806256.327.9113 | texasdebrazil.com

THE BOOT PIZZERIA, casual11505 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35803256.489.1771

THE BOTTLE, upscale101 Washington Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 256.704.5555 | thebottledowntown.com

TIM’S CAJUN KITCHEN, casual114 Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL 35816256.533.7589 | Available evenings Mon.-Thurs.

WALTON’S SOUTHERN TABLE, casual4901 Whitesburg Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802256.203.2979 | waltonssoutherntable.com

YOSHI SUSHI FUSION, casual, sushi3110 Mountain Cove Circle #D, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763256.715.1915 | yoshisushifusion.com

GRILLE 29, upscale445 Providence Main Street, Huntsville, AL 35806 256.489.9470 | grille29.com

LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE, casual5101 Governors House Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805 256.864.0000 | landrysseafood.com

LUCIANO, upscale964 Airport Road SW STE 4, Huntsville, AL 35802256.880.9920 | lucianohuntsville.com

MAIN STREET CAFÉ, casual101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758 256.461.8096 | mainstreetcafe-madison.com

NICK’S RISTORANTE, upscale; adults only 10300 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803 256.489.8280 | nicksristorante.com

OLD BLACK BEAR BREWING COMPANY, casual212 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758256.850.4639 | oldblackbear.com

PINTS & PIXELS, casual115 Clinton Avenue E, Huntsville, AL 35801256.970.4844 | pintsandpixels.pub

PURVEYOR, upscale201 Jefferson Street, Huntsville, AL 35801256.319.3333 | purveyorhuntsville.com

ROCKET CITY TAVERN, casual2100 Rideout Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35808256.319.3333 | rocketcitytavern.com

ROSIE’S MEXICAN CANTINA, casual; catering available7540 Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35802 | 256.382.3232 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816 | 256.922.1001 rosiesmexicancantina.com

RUTH’S CHRIS, upscale720 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.539.3930ruthschris.com

SCHNITZEL RANCH, casual501 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801256.535.0840 | schnitzel-ranch.com

SURIN OF THAILAND, casual975 Airport Road SW, #A1, Huntsville, AL 35802 256.213.9866 | surinofthailand.com

TABLE IN THE GARDEN, casual; catering available4747 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, Huntsville, AL 35805256.512.0697 | tblrestaurant.com

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BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES In Huntsville, rocket science and the science of brewing go hand in hand as the Rocket City boasts the most craft breweries in Alabama.

CAMPUS NO. 8052620 Clinton Avenue West, Huntsville, AL 35805 | campus805.com

The location now known as Campus No. 805, formerly, S.R. Butler High School and later Roy L. Stone Middle School, educated thousands of students from 1951 until 2009.

The former school property has been repurposed in the most imaginative way: “the South’s premiere brewery and entertainment venue, “ complete with restaurants, green space, shops, event space, special events and a speakeasy.

Campus No. 805 features:

STRAIGHT TO ALE BREWERY2620 Clinton Avenue W | 256.801.9650 | straighttoale.com

YELLOWHAMMER BREWERY 2600 Clinton Avenue W | 256.489.3510 | yellowhammerbrewery.com

BELOW THE RADAR BREWHOUSE220 Holmes Ave. NE, Huntsville, AL 35801256.469.7043 | btrbrew.com

BLUE PANTS BREWERY500 A Lanier Road, Bldg.1, Madison, AL 35758256.679.6330 | bluepantsbrew.com

GREEN BUS BREWING206 Eustis Avenue SE, Huntsville, AL 35801256.990.2477 | facebook.com/greenbusbrewing.com

IRONS DISTILLERYLowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment2211 Seminole Dr. Studio 2061, Huntsville, AL 35805256.536.0100 | ironsone.com

MAD MALTS109 Maple Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801256.503.2233 | facebook.com/thebrewstooges

OLD BLACK BEAR BREWING COMPANY212 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758256.850.4639 | oldblackbear.com

ROCKET REPUBLIC BREWING COMPANY289 Production Avenue, Madison, AL 35758256.325.4677 | rocketrepublicbrewing.com

SALTY NUT2407 Clinton Avenue W, Huntsville, AL 35801256.425.5204 | saltynutbrewery.com

INNERSPACE BREWERY, coming soon

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For a unique “foodie” experience, check out our latest list of food trucks at huntsville.org.

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Historic Downtown Huntsville Tour

STEP ON GUIDES & MOTORCOACHESSTEP-ON GUIDE JACQUE REEVES, AVALON TOURS256.536.5737 | 256.509.3940 | huntsvilleghostwalk.com

MOTORCOACHCOMPANIES & SERVICES CAPITAL TRAILWAYS CHARTERS & TOURS8430 Segers Road, Madison, AL 35756256.464.6566 | 888.857.5851 | f: 256.464.6675 | capital-trailways.com

KEITO BUS SERVICE469 Plummer Road, Huntsville, AL 35806 | 256.851.9941

ROCKET CITY CHARTER848 McKee Road, Harvest, AL 35749 256.852.5179 | f: 256.852.5179

SPIRIT COACH, LLC9290 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758256.772.7751 | 877.248.474 | f: 256.461.1042 | spirit-coach.com STRONG TOURS & CHARTERS267 Nance Road, Madison, AL 35757 | 256.325.9837

TAKERS TRANSPORTATIONPO Box 22631, Huntsville, AL 35814 | 256.653.0457

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Green Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama

HUB & SPOKE Huntsville is a convenient hub for meeting our neighbors in the beautiful North Alabama Mountain Lakes region. Take circle toursthat extend to the west to see the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Ivy Green, Birthplace of Helen Keller and the Rattlesnake Saloon.

Birthplace shrines honor “father of the blues” W.C. Handy and Olympian Jesse Owens. Sample cheeses recommended by the Food Network and Southern Living at Belle Chevre Creamery and Humble Heart Farms. Visit Hamilton where potter Jerry Brown created “ugly jugs” at his studio and explore the wonders of “The Dismals.” Tour the newly restored home of Fighting Joe Wheeler and theBlue and Gray Museum.

Frolic in the nation’s first wave pool at Decatur’s Point Mallard. Walk down the shaded streets of historic Mooresville and enjoy a farm to table meal at 1818 Farms. Ride east to Cathedral Caverns and see the world’s largest stalagmite, shop the unique Unclaimed Bag-gage Center in Scottsboro, and enjoy the scenery and extreme adventures of Little River Canyon.

Go south for the charming Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman and the magnificent Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville. The scenic beauty of Lake Guntersville State Park, the covered bridges near Oneonta and Gadsden’s Noccalula Falls are worth the drive.

Head north to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee and Prichard’s Distillery in nearby Kelso, Tennessee. Sample Napa Valley and European quality wines at Amber Falls Winery and Cellars and Natchez Hills Winery and Vineyards in Hampshire, Tennessee.Customized, multi-city itineraries can be developed to make your tour meet the needs of your group.

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NASA HUMAN EXPLORATIONROVER CHALLENGEU.S. Space & Rocket Center

HISTORIC WALKING TOURSHistoric Downtown Huntsville& Downtown Madison

PANOPLY ARTS FESTIVALBig Spring International Park

WHISTLESTOP WEEKENDHistoric Huntsville Depot

ROCKET CITY BREWFESTHistoric Huntsville Depot

COTTON ROW RUNDowntown Huntsville

SPRING FARM DAYSBurritt on the Mountain

CONCERTS ON THE DOCKLowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment

SUMMERBLUES FESTIVALJohn Hunt Park

ART WALKSDowntown Huntsville

CONCERTS IN THE PARKBig Spring International Park

FLYING MONKEY ARTSCIGAR BOX GUITAR FESTIVALLowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment

RESTAURANT WEEKAround Town

ROCKETMAN TRIATHALONRedstone Arsenal

CITY LIGHTS & STARSCONCERT SERIESBurritt on the Mountain

NASA IN THE PARKBig Spring International Park

FALLHUNTSVILLE BEER WEEKAround Town

OKTOBERFESTRedstone Arsenal

MADISON STREET FESTIVALDowntown Madison

INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE FESTIVALBurritt on the Mountain

MAPLE HILL CEMETERY STROLLMaple Hill Cemetery

MONTE SANO ARTS FESTIVALMonte Sano State Park

BIG SPRING CRUSH WINE FESTIVALBig Spring International Park

CONCERTS ON THE DOCKLowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment

WINTERGALAXY OF LIGHTSHuntsville Botanical Garden

DOWNTOWN TINSEL TRAILBig Spring International Park

ROCKET CITY MARATHONDowntown Huntsville

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PASTTwickenham Historic District

ICE SKATING IN THE PARKBig Spring International Park

KRIS KRINGLE’SCANDLELIGHT CHRISTMASBurritt on the Mountain

NASA IN THE PARK

ANNUAL EVENTS

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HUNTSVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824256.772.9395 | hsvairport.orgServed by several major carriers with non-stop service between manydestinations, the airport is a quick 10 minutes from downtownHuntsville via Interstate 565. Many area hotels offer complimentaryshuttle service to and from the airport.

Huntsville is in the central time zone.

Memphis: 3.5 hours Knoxville: 4 hoursLouisville: 4.5 hoursMobile: 5.5 hoursJackson: 5 hoursPensacola: 6 hours

Nashville: 2 hoursBirmingham: 1.5 hoursChattanooga: 2 hoursMuscle Shoals: 1.25 hoursMontgomery: 3 hoursAtlanta: 3.5 hoursTraveling to the Rocket

City is a breeze! You can reach Huntsville by air, car or boat, and once you are here, navigate the city streets with ease.

Downtown Huntsville, Alabama

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RTJ Trail @Hampton Cove

Golf CourseFlint RiverGreenway

Atwood LinearPark

IndianCreek

Dublin Park

RainbowMountain

Wade Mtn.Harvest Square

Palmer Park

HuntsvilleInternational

Airport

Visitor Center

TennesseeRiver

Mill Creek

BradfordCreek

AldridgeCreek

BlevinsGap

Green Mtn.Preserve

Star HBFarms

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Hays NaturePreserve

Wildlife Sanct.Goldsmith-Schi�man

Little Cove RoadBig Cove Creek

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DOWNTOWN LOCATIONS Visitor Center

1 Von Braun Center2 Huntsville Museum of Art3 Courthouse Square

Harrison Brothers Hardware Store4 EarlyWorks Children’s Museum

Bicentennial Park Alabama Constitution Village

5 Weeden House Museum6 Huntsville Depot Museum7 Huntsville Madison County

Veterans Memorial 8 Lydia Gold Skate Park

POINTS OF INTEREST9 U.S. Space & Rocket Center10 Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex11 Burritt on the Mountain 12 Harmony Park Safari13 Huntsville Botanical Garden14 Insanity Skate Park15 Maple Hill Cemetery16 North Alabama Railroad Museum17 Southern Adventures 18 Veterans Memorial Museum

A SHOPPER’S DELIGHT19 Bridge Street Town Centre20 Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment 21 Parkway Place Mall

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