Top Things to do in Huntsville Alabama

Huntsville Alabama may not be the first destination on the top of your mind, or even on your bucket list, but after watching this video about the Rocket City, it will likely be added. In this video we feature some of the top things to do in Huntsville Alabama, including the "One Thing" you cannot miss! While in Huntsville, we quickly discovered southern hospitality is alive and well. Not only that, this small city has all the big city amenities and attractions, while still maintaining its southern charm.

While Huntsville is known as the "Rocket City" because they build rockets for NASA, there is so much beyond the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to explore. In this video we highlight the Stovehouse, the Lowe Mill Arts Center, Big Spring Park, Monte Sano State Park, The Camp, Huntsville Botanical Gardens, the Secret Art Trail, Campus No. 805, Burritt on the Mountain and so much more. I will timestamp each segment below in case you have one in particular you're interested in. This list of things to see/do will also be very helpful to anyone thinking of moving to Huntsville Alabama.

If you have any questions about visiting Huntsville, Alabama, please leave a comment below.

00:17 Huntsville Introduction

00:35 Stovehouse
01:43 Burritt on the Mountain
04:07 Campus No. 805
04:48 Ditto Landing
06:17 U.S Veterans Memorial Museum
07:03 Catacomb 435 - Huntsville's Basement Speakeasy
08:01 Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville Alabama
09:35 Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment District
10:43 Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville
11:22 Secret Art Trail in Huntsville
11:45 The Camp (part of Mid-City District)
12:12 H.C. Blake Art & History Center
13:29 Twickenham Historic District
14:04 Huntsville Botanical Garden
14:31 U.S. Space and Rocket Center

[micaela_]

This is an excellent video, portraying the best of Huntsville! Great job again! Hunstville is such a pleasantly surprising city with so much to offer. Definitely recommend a trip there!

[lepattillo]

We loved having you in Huntsville! Than you for visiting The Camp at MidCity!

[ThornMage]

Green Mountain Trail is really good to go here. A lot of older people go there and try to stay away from Downtown cause of the traffic. Traffic can be bad. Maple Hill Cemetery is the largest in North Alabama. We have a Cemetery Walk every year. You get to hear the tales about the famous people who are buried there, plus the famous cow, Lily Flagg. Also, Dead Children's Playground is next to it. You might see a ghost or two.
Since you LOVE water so much, I hope you stop in Gadsden, AL. Go to Noccalula Falls after it rains so you can see the full effect.
Anniston, AL has a great museum. Anniston Museum of Natural History has the largest bird collection in the State.

[robinmitra]

What a great video. Who knew the wonderful things Huntsville offers. I can always count on you for amazing insights and information. Public television is missing out on what a gem you are!

[kellindalton]

Kayaking the flint river, google The NACK, Hays Nature Preserve, the neighborhood of Providence, Grandmas House Restaurant, Bullets and Barrels just a few :)

[victoriacanedy]

Wow, didn’t know there was so much to do in Huntsville. Alabama is a beautiful state. I’m definitely adding Huntsville to my itinerary on my next trip to Bama. Thanks, Mike.

[grilledbacon]

Out of the 10+ years I've lived in Huntsville, I always enjoy the Rocket Center. Absolutely love that place. Amazing video!

[atanasiugeorgiana]

Loved the video! Looking forward to see what’s next :)

[susannedelaflor]

Great video! I would love to visit Huntsville soon. Looks beautiful. So happy we can travel again. 😀

[lisabrown]

Great video! Now I have another 'to do' on my list! I vote for the Rocket museum!

[jitzplayer]

I'm headed to Huntsville next Friday! Thanks for the suggestions. I will update and let you know what I like.

[BNProductsUSA]

We just love your videos! Huntsville looks like a very cool place to visit. BTW, really good choice of music for each segment too. Keep up the great work.

[Go-Travel]

Fantastic video you two! Really well done. Enjoyed the music too. Huntsville looks like an amazing place to visit.

[johnbzdell]

The trails on Monte Sano are the best! My vote is for Stone Cut Trail. We are so lucky to have the Monte Sano Park here in our backyard!

[totraveltoo]

I love the houses too! Great video guys!

[CountfromMiami]

Love those little creeks too! I try to see waterfalls as often as I can when I travel to certain areas.

[PatrickMoise]

One last thing.... There are at least 3 "trails" that are so cool - Craft Beer - Craft Coffee Houses and a Cocktail Trail that showcase the various local establishments in town.

[timcarp]

Totally love those little creeks and had you gone further on some trails you could have seen some waterfalls. I hike that area often. My one thing is the same as your Mike: the S&R Center!

[calilcae]

Thank you for making this video, thinking about state, and cities to move to.

[travelinggreek]

So good! Now that we're able to travel I'm looking forward to destinations in my own backyard.