Are you ready to supercharge your next group tour? If you’re nodding in agreement, then Huntsville, Alabama, is the place to be! Not only is Huntsville ranked among the top places to live in the U.S., but it is also home to exciting, thought-provoking, and larger-than-life experiences and adventures.
Your first stop: The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home to Adult Space Academy®, is Earth’s largest space museum. Take live, interactive guided tours through the galaxy and beyond inside the spacious INTUITIVEÒ Planetarium and discover the marvels of the universe in 8K resolution. Daytime shows feature continuously updated images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope—the most powerful telescope ever built—and missions like Juno and BepiColombo.
Early American history buff? Then strap on your high-top sneakers and take a guided walking tour of Twickenham, Old Town, and Five Points districts, which are famous for having the largest concentration of antebellum homes in the state dating back to the early 1800s.
Don’t forget to take some Huntsville home with you! Harrison Brothers Hardware, a downtown Huntsville landmark since 1897, is the oldest hardware store in the state and offers unique souvenirs, local art, and specialty gifts that will transport you back to your childhood and beyond.
Before you leave, point that tour bus towards Burritt on the Mountain, a living history museum that sits high atop a mountain with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Meander through Dr. Burritt’s eclectic early 20th-century mansion, learn about various architectural styles of farmhouses from the 1800s, and mingle with the barnyard animals.
Contact Pam Williams to plan your next group adventure in Huntsville/Madison County.
Pam Williams, TMP, CTP
Vice President of Tourism/Huntsville Restaurant Week Coordinator
Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
500 Church Street NW, Suite One
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
256.551.2204
huntsville.org
Photos submitted by Huntsville/Madison CVB
