Top Things to do in Alabama Mountain Lakes
Top Hotels in Alabama Mountain Lakes
- 1. Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Research Park Area
- 3. Hampton Inn Decatur
- 4. Sleep Inn & Suites Huntsville Near U.S. Space & Rocket Center
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Athens-I-65 (Huntsville Area)
- 6. Hyatt Place Huntsville/Research Park
- 7. Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
- 8. Hampton Inn Huntsville / Village of Providence
- 9. Best Western Athens Inn
- 10. Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville/Space Center
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10 Things to do Good for Kids in Alabama Mountain Lakes That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Alabama Mountain Lakes, United States including Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum, Lake Guntersville, Cook Museum of Natural Science, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Noccalula Falls Park & Campground, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Ivy Green, Ave Maria Grotto.
Restaurants in Alabama Mountain Lakes
1. Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 159 reviews
MAKE IT YOUR FIRST STOP! While in the Huntsville/Madison area visit one of area Visitor Centers for information, discount attraction, sports, arts & entertainment coupons.
Reviewed By N4868DSbrians
We e mailed and called Tourism Alabama but they never sent us anything. Then the state visitor center at the Tenessee/Alabama border was baricaded/closed!! We just about gave up on Alabama. Make sure you go to the Huntsville Visitor Information Center on Church Street. If you are lucky you will be met by Yvonne or Brenda. These ladies are a fountain of information about not just the Huntville area but also other parts of Alabama.we consider ourselves fortunate to have made their aquantance.
2. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 341 reviews
Located in Huntsville Alabama, The U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum is one of the premier military museums in the world. The exhibits of memorabilia, artifacts, and military equipment range from the American Revolutionary War to present day. Included in the collection are many rare and important artifacts including the oldest surviving jeep: the Ford Pygmy.
Reviewed By N7085FQjohnm
This museum has so many artifacts from the Revelotionary War era to the modern-day. The volunteers at the museum were very helpful and clearly have a passion to see the history on display in the museum maintained and shared. My family of 5 with 3 kids under 7 thoroughly enjoyed it! The museum would very much benefit from a larger, updated space and some money to upgrade the exhibits. They clearly are doing the best with the money they have. I hope the city or some other group will help this museum, as they have plenty of artifacts to be a world-class museum; they just need some money to take the next steps.
3. Lake Guntersville
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 94 reviews
Alabama's largest impoundment of 69,000 acres with more than 900 miles of shoreline. Noted as an excellent bass lake and resort area. Stretches from Scottsboro to Guntersville.
Reviewed By Shotgunab - Birmingham, United States
This is is one of the nicest places to visit, from high upon the park you can look down on to the river and the scenery is spectacular, and at night the sunset looking down the river is spectacular. If you like to look at the wildlife a drive through the park will make the drive worth it, plenty of deer to look at and take pictures.
4. Cook Museum of Natural Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
The Cook Museum of Natural Science is a 501c3, nonprofit foundation with a mission to engage, excite and educate visitors of all ages about the natural world around them. Located in Downtown, Decatur, AL, the museum will serve as an educational destination and cultural venue for various programs and meetings across North Alabama. The museum will offer multiple interactive exhibits, immersive educational experiences inside and outside of a classroom setting, STEAM programs, event space rentals, and the first Natures Table restaurant in Alabama!
Reviewed By alwildflower3 - Huntsville, United States
I went to the original Cooks museum in the 80s. This multi-million dollar museum is a hidden gem in North Alabama! It’s fun for groups, children of all ages, and solo adults or couples. This is the ONLY museum I’ve been to that has a cave. The cave is the most realistic of any actual cave I’ve ever been too. The taxidermy is beautiful. I know, I’m not really into dead animals, but when they represent a biome of species it’s a different thing. The sand table showing biomes is wonderful. I’ve been here about a dozen times and I still see new things each time. Well worth the visit.
5. U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,098 reviews
Home to Space Camp, Aviation Challenge and NASA's Official Visitor Information Center for Marshall Space Flight Center; The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is recognized as one of the most comprehensive U.S. manned space flight hardware museums in the world.
Reviewed By RichardF215 - Greenville, United States
While on a road trip my wife and I stopped in here to how we the USA put a man on the moon. The museum it'self offers a lot of great information and many different displays some very exciting and some in need of a good facelift. But most important is realizing what it took to put together this space program and the people that we're able to accomplish the task. This was a challenge that had nothing to do with politics this was a program from people from every walk of life. Some who used their brains and some who used their hands. Some were men and some were women and there was a mix of gays and brown people. We were a Unites States of American that came together with a common cause and mastered the challenge. I saw people here the day we toured the museum that didn't speak English and I didn't speak their language but we were here to honor all the people who made this task a win-win for the whole world. There is a lot to see for all ages, movies, attractions like wall climbing for kids, old newspaper headlines, videos, many presentations, rockets and engines and lots of memorabilia. Parking is easy, food is available, and there is something for everyone. Extremely easy to get to off the interstate.
6. Little River Canyon National Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 538 reviews
The deepest canyon east of the Mississippi is surrounded by the scenic beauty of Lookout Mountain.
Reviewed By TKinney - Mount Pleasant, United States
Great weekend getaway for beautiful scenery close to the small town of Fort Payne Alabama. Gorgeous falls and rock formations. Easy to take pictures and railings for safety along the walks.
7. Noccalula Falls Park & Campground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 663 reviews
Large park featuring waterfalls.
Reviewed By pirate013
Saw the sign for the falls & campground.... Free entry.... $6 to visit the park area with petting zoo, animal displays, historic buildings, train ride around park! Found the gorge trail & down I hiked! Suspension bridge, roaring river, dramatic waterfall, statue, chapel, playground, campground..... absolutely breathtaking scenery! Highly Recommend
8. Huntsville Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 871 reviews
The 112-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
Reviewed By 532serenityj - Sterlington, United States
This place was amazing had something for everyone. hammocks, rock areas (painted rocks) playgrounds for various ages, lovely gift shop, amazing art work thru out the gardens and various places.
9. Ivy Green
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
The birthplace of Helen Keller, this site provides tours and information and includes the historic pump that provided the "miracle" breakthrough.
Reviewed By MacedoniaAL - Section, United States
You are greeted when you walk in and asked to sign in. Ladies are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their job. You get a pleasant account of Helen Keller's life and accomplishments. She was an interesting lady who overcame many obstacles. Facilities are on site in case you need a restroom and they are clean and well maintained. This is my second time here and it was well worth the repeat trip. I suggest parking across the street on in the rear of the buildings.
10. Ave Maria Grotto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Four-acre park providing a natural setting for 125 miniature reproductions of historic buildings and shrines created by a Benedictine monk of the St. Bernard Abbey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Reviewed By RVingSnowbirds - Colebrook, United States
Definitely a must see! The detail on these miniature structures is amazing. Take your time strolling through the Grotto, take lots of pictures and marvel at the talent, creativity and work that was involved in creating these replicas.
