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.

Travel with them many times. Trips are well planned every thing is in place Was able to have the…read morebest experience available

The Rocket City Rover is soo much fun!!! We are from out of town and every time we visit…read moreHuntsville, my teenage daughter asks to ride the Rocket City Rover. Finally in Dec 2002, we did it! We took the "Carols and Cocoa " tour, which is family friendly. My two teenagers had so much fun! Singing carols, pedaling, seeing the Christmas lights and drinking hot cocoa. The staff were outstanding! They were so much fun! I definitely recommend this!!

Great and super fun as always! Easy to communicate with and they give you options on planning your…read moreroute.

We had such an awesome time at Cathedral Caverns State Park! The cave is absolutely gorgeous and…read morethe cave's "cathedral" ceilings are amazing to look at. Our guide was great, super friendly and had lots of interesting stories about the cave and how it was formed. The tour is really well done, the walkways are easy to navigate and there were plenty of opportunities to take in the amazing views. Be warned that it is a little chilly in the cave, but you should be good with a decent jacket.

Our family had the best time at Cathedral Caverns. We attempted to tour on our way down to the…read morebeach for Spring Break however no reservations were available at the time we visited so we made reservations for the way back and I am so happy we did. The staff were extremely helpful and so accommodating. We purchased gold mining buckets for our 5 grandchildren but one of them didn't get an amethyst. She didn't notice and neither did we however the staffer did. He sought us out and gave us a piece of amethyst for her. Our tour guide was also amazing, very informative and entertaining. As an out of shape old grandma the cave return walk was a bit challenging for me but worth every muscle ache.

We just returned from the Shawshank/Christmas Story movie tour with Angie! I've always believed…read more"the Joy was in the journey"... Angie is definitely the Joy in the journey!!! She makes everyone feel so good and as if she planned this trip just for each one alone when we know she does it for us all. She is hospitality extraordinaire! She goes beyond to make sure we are taken care of first...you will find your Joy from the moment you meet her be it on phone or your first step on the bus. We can't wait for our next trip with her!!!! And you will be blessed having Angie on your journey!!

Angie is amazing. She goes above and beyond to make sure that every single trip is everything it…read morecan be. She tries to cater to each individual need while still making sure no one feels slighted or left out. We have traveled with her since 2018 and see no end in sight.

Great terrain for experienced hikers and other beautiful terrain for less experienced, older hikers…read moreand children. Be sure to bring camera... in the fall, this is called Rainbow Mountain for a reason. Balanced Rock is a just short walk down from the end of Stoneway Trail.

Tons of trails and options while hiking here. The trails are moderate to difficult, with steep…read moreinclines and lots of stuff to trip on. I'd recommend bringing a walking stick, especially if it has been raining. The trillium were just coming out, not quite in bloom when we visited. I can see this being a very popular local destination to hike on the weekends.

We had a great time on our walk! Our ghost guide was very knowledgeable, kept a lively patter and…read morepace and was able to answer most every single question asked! I'd had full hip replacement surgery and was using a walker to get around. Made the full two hours with out a problem. Go if you can, you'll be glad you did!

Love doing this each year! We've been on all 3 many times and have had a great time. The hosts are…read morevery knowledgeable and the price they charge can't be beat for 2 hours of entertainment.

Taking a trip to Amish country was quite interesting. I lived in Pennsylvania for 3 months a long…read moretime ago and never saw any Amish, so this was completely new to me. We stopped at the Welcome Center but they weren't offering any wagon tours on the day we visited. So, we took a look around the shop instead. I bought a spiral wind spinner but nothing else appealed to me, mostly looked like donations. Some things were hand made but overall, it felt like it was more of a Goodwill than anything. It was cluttered and unorganized. My grandma and aunt wanted to use the restrooms on site but said they were extremely dirty and decided to use a local gas station's instead. The Amish are very nice people but there are rules. Don't take photos of them, some believe it takes their souls and others believe it expresses individualism. If you aren't Amish, be prepared to have people staring at you and the kids are not supposed to talk to anyone unless making a sale. Overall, everything was affordable and during our drive around, we purchased some peanut brittle, jams, and jarred veggies. Just bring cash, of course. It would be nice to come back and take a wagon tour but it also feels weird that our modern-day culture sees the Amish as some sort of entertainment. So, I'm very indifferent about this experience.

This whole area is so fun to come to .. we've had many things custom built by the Amish . The food…read morearound here is delicious . You can find all kinda stuff . Antiques , homemade baskets , quilts ... jams , cutting boards . All kind of treasures