This is the Rocket Man Mural.Huntsville has many cool Murals all around the place. This is another…read morecool example of the public art scene in Huntsville. I enjoy all the colors and the design of this public art mural. Go check it out in this cool city.

This is the Koi Mural. Huntsville has many cool Murals all around the place. This is another cool…read moreexample of the public art scene in Huntsville. I enjoy all the colors and the design of this public art mural. Go check it out in this cool city.

I have visited here twice on field trips with my students. I love this museum! There's so much to…read morelearn and if you're into science like me, this is definitely your place. There are self-guided tours, guided tours for groups and hands-on classroom experiences. You can meet an actual NASA scientist, learn about our solar system in the planetarium, and enjoy the various rides that are included with admission. There are other fun things to do but I believe those events/rides cost extra. You can even enjoy lunch under the trees or in the food court area inside. Pro Tip: Plan to visit at least two days to take it all in! It's definitely an out of this world experience!

If you have even the slightest interest in space, this place is a must-see!…read more The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the largest space museum in the world -- and it shows. From the moment you walk in, you're immersed in the story of humanity's journey beyond Earth. The exhibits walk you through our humble beginnings in rocketry, the intensity of the Space Race against the Soviets, the tragedy of Apollo 1, and the evolution of technology that eventually put humans on the Moon. You'll see command modules, landers, rovers, military applications, the role animals played in early testing, quarantine procedures after splashdown, and in-depth looks at International Space Station and Skylab. And then there's the jaw-dropping moment when you enter the massive building housing the fully displayed Saturn V rocket. It's hard to put into words how enormous and impressive it is stretched out above you. Seeing it in its entirety is worth the visit alone. We easily spent five hours here -- arriving shortly after opening and leaving about an hour before closing -- and still felt like we could have spent more time reading and exploring. There are over 1,500 artifacts on display. Every corner has something fascinating. One of my favorite parts? Actual rocket scientists were onsite at the Saturn V exhibit, ready and excited to answer questions. Talking to people who genuinely worked in the field adds a depth you just can't replicate with signage alone. I also highly recommend catching a show in the planetarium. We saw the presentation on the James Webb Space Telescope, and it was incredible. Pro tip: get there about 20 minutes early and line up. The shows are popular, and early arrival means better seats. Bonus -- you can bring in popcorn, candy, soda, or Icees if you're feeling snacky. Parking is huge and well organized. While they cap attendance each day at several hundred visitors, we had no issue getting tickets. The onsite cafeteria looked large with several food options. I noticed vegetarian choices but didn't confirm vegan availability. If I had one small critique, it would be that I wish there were even more actual flown-in-space artifacts. There are some, but many displays are trainers and simulators. That said, I understand that many space-flown items aren't recoverable, so replicas and trainers make sense. I also appreciated that the museum doesn't stop in the past. It brings the story into the present, covering modern space ventures like Blue Origin and SpaceX. Bottom line: this place is absolutely worth the trip. Plan for at least four hours -- five if you really want to dive in. There is so much to read, see, and experience. Space nerd or not, you'll leave inspired.

New to the area? Visiting? A local with time to kill? The food and the people are a break from the…read morearea, so open your mind and walk the 3 floors, look through every studio, open or closed, and sit a while. Appreciate the art, have a snack at the various cafe's and lunch at Fizzy Flapper. They have ice cream, made to order sodas, chili dogs, cookies, and an ambience that is worth the visit. Next door to them is IRONS distillery. have a tasting and buy a bottle! Visit the arcade on the 1st floor on your way out. There are plenty of studios with custom carpets, models, painting, costume clothing, and a cigar box guitar shop. Ask about their classes! There are food vendors outside too. So take an hour and relax at the Mill.

Absolutely love shopping here because it's always something new that you missed the last time you…read morewere here

What a fantastic organization of talent with community outreach! I will support these folks…read moreanywhere//anytime. I enjoyed their production, and they captured my heart working with that many kids to accomplish such a well done production. I can't wait to see their spring production!

A shining star in north Alabama. Philanthropists Allan and Debra Jenkins had a vision to transform…read morea boarded up building in a neglected part of town into a performing arts center to rejuvenate the area. They used their own time, energy and finances to renovate the building and opened to the public in 2007. After several years, Mrs. Jenkins, through a series of occurrences, realized that local children and adults with special needs can rarely, if ever, take performance art classes. My daughter, for example, tried a local performance art studio but didn't fit in because she wasn't intellectually on par with the others. The Jenkins' ended up starting a day program for adults with special needs and an after school program for children with special needs. My daughter enjoys it so much that her acting classes are the highlight of her week. The program is 5 stars -- the participants all love it and there's simply nothing else like it around. Special needs kids and adults have such pure hearts and are accepting of one another as they are. If only the rest of the world can be that way! The productions are top-notch and the facility itself superb, complete with a 300-seat theater and state-of-the-art technology, such as closed captioning above the stage. Shows are open to the public, too; it's not just for participants' family and friends. In addition to the special needs productions, they have special concerts and events throughout the year... even Billy Bob Thornton, who is a supporter of Merrimack.

On the back wall of Fountain Parker Harbarger and Associates Insurance Agency on Holmes Avenue (at…read morethe intersection of Holmes Avenue and Washington Street downtown) you'll find the Galactic Mural! The mural's official name is "Celestial Symphony." The wall of the insurance agency on which it is adorned faces a parking lot shared with the Federal courthouse. It features at least eight aluminum planets and was designed by Alabama artist Ms. Jessie Andrews. The cool aluminum planets are a three dimensional pop out from the flat wall mural behind the art installation. Jessie said it took her a year to come up with the idea, make the planets, and put it all together. She installed the mural in four days. I love Celestial Symphony/Galactic Mural and all the murals Huntsville and North Alabama have! Nice job, Ms. Andrews!

This is the Galactic Mural. Huntsville has many cool Murals all around the place. This is another…read morecool example of the public art scene in Huntsville. I enjoy all the colors and the design of this public art mural. Go check it out in this cool city.

The Welcome to Huntsville mural is part of the Alabama Mural Trail and was created by Gracie…read moreLennox. As Ashley S., said it is a great photo spot and it one of the most photographed pieces of art in Huntsville. It is really simple and pretty in person and resembles a post card. It's in Big Spring Park and in my opinion, it really brightens up the building on which it is painted which is a parking garage if I recall correctly. The Welcome to Huntsville mural is one of over 14 murals that grace various locations in the Rocket City and Madison County! I highly recommend the Alabama Mural Trail, especially in Madison County!

This mural is a staple of the city and located in Big Spring Park not far from the staircase. It's…read morea great photo spot!

I loved this place when I lived in Madison. The items were always stocked. The staff were friendly…read moreand it was easy to maneuver around, even with a crowd.

Brandon checked me in for the week. I got the king studio and was not disappointed. The room was…read moreclean and huge! Kitchen with a full frig was part of the room. Pretty modern look, comfy bed, hot shower and did Insay clean?? The bfast was ok, eggs and hotel bacon. But the coffe was above par. Highly recommend.

This property is marketed as "pet friendly" and I was charged $150 pet fee. A customary fee is $25…read more Will never stay again and I pass through monthly. Barf.

Big fan of Egg Beater Jesus. I came. I saw. I bought the t-shirt. Whisk you were here.read more

The oldest Baptist church in Alabama! There is a historical marker on the front right corner of the…read moresidewalk. You will definitely not miss this church, it's bright and colorful Jesus portrait is sure to draw your attention. Very neat steeple too that looks similar to a rocket.