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.

I have now visited 3 places in Paint Rock: The Painted Rock, the Paint Rock Bird Trail (#40 on the…read moreNorth AL Birding Trail), and the Railroad Trading Post and have enjoyed all three. I'm going to show my ignorance of the area here, but I don't think the painted rock I saw (labeled as such) was the actual painted rock that the town was named after. Just a guess given the picture I took. Also, there is a bizarre gazebo surrounded by a fence behind it where a random dog lives. The bird trail and the trading post are awesome and are highly recommended if you like birding and junking.

Built in 1903, the building was a store and later a theatre. Now it is called Sykes Place, a 4,000…read moresquare foot space rented out for meetings, parties. But back in Aug. 27th, 1937, a tragic tale unfolded, one that has haunted the buildings occupants til this day. Eight year-old Constance Couch was playing with some friends upstairs and crawled out a window to where the skylight was. She was leaning into it, trying to see the customers downstairs when it gave way, sending her hurtling downward into the store in a rain of glass. Her head hit the edge of a coke box and she lie motionless. She was rushed to the hospital with a fractured head and her last words spoken were "The light is hurting my eyes". She died that night. Years later, when the building housed Robert Parham's museum, an antique store and a theatre, many people would hear children's footsteps running on the stairs. Robert would find his books moved or placed across the room. Some have seen the little girl and have even spoken to her. If she is still there, I'm sure she would like to play with you. She;s probably very lonely.

This is a nice Venue; However, the owner is a complete Jerk. We had issues at decorating, during…read morethe event, and after the event. I would not recommend this venue at all. If you need additional information call me at eight six five six eight six six zero five five. Beware!

Worth the drive and maybe even an overnighter. It's by the water! Nuff said. Eat, swim, smoke,…read moredrive, boat, and walk without worries. Lots of parking. Enjoy the scenery and make it out there at least once before the weather changes. Even if it rains (AGAIN) every DAY, and it catches you, it is still an enjoyable time. Highly recommend!

Old roof manager dont care about nothing let's all the riff raff in. I hope you get good kneibors…read morebecuase it has paper thin walls. Fleas ticks everywhere they too cheap to spray. Expensive for what you get. Old windows leaky

Hidden in a little street alley off Bank Street is the oldest surviving cemetery in Decatur, going…read moreback to at least 1818. I have learned it is called the Rhodes Family Cemetery, after Dr. Henry Rhodes, one of the original founders of Decatur. In fact, Decatur was called Rhodes Ferry for many years until the name was changed to reflect the heroics of Stephen Decatur during the Barbary Coast War. There a lot of broken gravestones, most are illegible and contain by some records 19-20 people connected to the Rhodes family, The graves contain a high percentage of children and adolescents who died around 1818-1820. There are Rhodes, Sykes, Scruggs and Banks buried here. There's speculation that the cemetery was much larger at some point but other buildings now cover the burial places. It was heavily damaged during the Battle of Decatur as well. Besides a wrought iron gate and a sign, there's little to see.

What an amazing place! Beautiful waterfalls, crisp and clear water, and private property that the…read moreowners generously let the public use. A bit of a climb in and out of the main falls basin, but worth it! The water is very cold but refreshing on the hot day we were there. Easy walk from the parking area across from the church. Huge THANK YOU to the property owners who so graciously let the public enjoy the Falls.

Beautiful waterfall! A little hike from the parking area, two trails, one is a bit more challenging…read morethan the other, but both are doable for most folks. Make sure you have wear insect repellent! We encountered heavy mosquitoes during the hike! Once you reach the falls there are some areas to relax and enjoy your lunch while listening to the falls (no tables or benches, just nice big boulders). The swimming hole is quite beautiful and warm too!

Awesome brewery with great service , great beer, great atmosphere, great clientele and 10 out of…read more10 on everything else that can be rated. And this location brews on premises. Highly recommend Old School if you like a classic hoppy IPA not ruined by fruity infusions.

Food was good. Got a blck bean burger and fries. Nice beer selection. Services was fast and…read morefriendly. Ambiance was chill and fun. Nice outdoor seating and places for kids to play.

Upside Down Hill was a real thrill back in the day! Here's the location: at the eastern end of Big…read moreCove Road, where it meets Governors Drive. Here's the steps to get the total experience: Point your car heading west, away from Monte Sano Mountain. (Make *sure* no one/vehicle is behind you) Take your foot off the brake, put your car in neutral (again making sure no one is behind you -- safety first peeps!) Your car will start to "roll" backward and uphill - defying all gravity!!!!!!! Like I said, as teenagers this was a really exciting adventure and experience. It was a little tricky to find the spot, but, once found, was a regular Friday night "to do" because, let's face it, back then HSV did not have a lot of excitement to offer, especially for teenagers. According to this article about AL's gravity hills, Upside Down Hill in HSV actually had a sign pointing to it until the early 1960s. https://www.al.com/living/2016/03/where_to_find_mystery_spots_an.html A local t-shirt shop printed UDH t-shirts but they sold out before I got one. Go check it out - safely! :)

It's a robot in the middle of nowhere .... do you need any additional information. Well middle of…read morenowhere is a little misleading ... it's probably a couple miles short of qualifying as being in the middle of nowhere ... but it is still a robot. This is the work of artist Mike Goggans, who makes creatures (in this case a robot) out of junk. Some additional pieces include Junkosaurus Wrecks. Mike has been quoted as saying 'that dinosaurs became extinct, their bodies became fuel, fuel powered industry, industry made things, things became junk, then Mike took the junk and built a dinosaur' Anyway this is about the robot Lirpa. Lirpa was built in 1999, so if you find yourself traveling through Fort Payne, AL and come across a large robot along side the road - take a second to check out Lirpa-Anad-Nitsud.

Downtown Huntsville is actually, great! Why no fifth star? Because it's constantly congested…read moretraffic wise and always seems to have streets blocked off and traffic rerouted for various simultaneous construction projects. Over the years, downtown Huntsville has become a legitimate destination with numerous delicious restaurants, new, sleek hotels, and rooftop dining and bars! Christmas is just not complete without a visit to the Tinsel Trail in Big Spring Park. This massive, free, live decorated tree display is fun to visit! Each, of more than 400 trees, tree is sponsored by a corporation, non-profit, etc., and each one is themed. You can spend a few minutes there or an hour plus! Ice Skating in the Park has been around for several years now. It's in a pop-up ice skating rink behind the Huntsville Museum of Art. On/around the square proper are the Courthouse, Harrison Brothers Hardware Store, the beautiful Church of the Nativity, and Big Spring Park. A few blocks north of the square is the Madison County Veteran's Memorial which is a must see! It really is a lovely park honoring our Veterans with flags, statues, displays and brick pavers engraved with our beloved Veteran's names, Service details, etc. Here, too, you can spend over an hour, or if you are looking for a certain memorial paver, you can find the location on the website. The Huntsville Museum of Art is just southeast of the square and has a free admission day once a month. It's fun to explore the museum and afterwards, eat at Pane E Vino which sits on the edge of Big Spring Park - dining al fresco here is so fun during nice weather! The Twickenham Historic District, Old Town Historic District, and Five Points Historic District are must sees! As the Huntsville.gov website says the Twickenham district is a living museum or architectural styles dating from 1814 ranging from Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Bungalow to post-war homes and it is graced by more than 65 antebellum homes. You can tour these districts from your car, on foot and use the HuntsvilleHistoryTours.org to follow along with local tour guides video tours. Alabama Constitution Hall Park/Early Works Museum is another popular downtown destination. Don't forget the Von Braun Center and Mars Music Halls which are great venues for everything from Huntsville Havoc Ice Hockey, Broadway Theatre League performances, to shows by acts like Queensryche. Downtown Huntsville is truly a fun destination for all ages to enjoy!

This organization sets up many events with a lot of moving parts but they rarely respond to…read morequestions from people involved. Weeks go by with zero response to emails or phone calls regarding event deadlines and parameters. You would think greater professionalism would be the norm in an organization that has muscled its way into being the face of Huntsville.