Location: Huntsville
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Huntsville, Alabama (AL)
Huntsville is the fourth-largest city in Alabama, located in the northernmost part of the state. A city with a 200-year Southern heritage, visitors will find activities that celebrate Huntsville’s rich history, as well as attractions that highlight the city’s scientific side. At the Alabama Constitution Village, villagers in period clothing take time from their daily chores to guide you through eight reconstructed Federal style buildings. Younger visitors will love the 150 hands-on activities at the Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center and older kids will learn what it takes to be an astronaut at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Looking for outings with a cultural flair? Landmarks such as the Huntsville Botanical Garden and Huntsville Museum of Art are must sees. The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Huntsville to its "America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2010" list.
Restaurants in Huntsville
1. Old Town Beer Exchange
2. 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.
3. Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
The Huntsville Veterans Memorial, dedicated on Veterans Day, 11.11.11, honors and pays tribute to all veterans for their "Courage", "Sacrifice", and "Duty". The Memorial has become a hallowed place that inspires visitors to reflect, remember and honor veterans. It provides an educational venue to teach visitors about our military past, the cost of war, and sacrifices made to ensure our freedom.
Reviewed By PhilipA1043 - Huntsville, United States
This is a very peaceful, serene, and clean memorial dedicated to all branches of the US Armed Services. The main memorial consists of individual monuments to the great wars from WW1 through the Gulf Wars, with historic timelines throughout, while the pathways behind consist of bricks and benches dedicated to individual soldiers, platoons, and groups who served. The American flag can be seen for miles as you enter Huntsville, and the accompanying flags are always stately flown alongside just a tad lower. What a great place to spend a lunch hour, or a great stop along the way to downtown Huntsville's other tourist attractions!
4. SiP
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By MissTflower - Mainz, Germany
This is by far my favorite bar in Huntsville. Competition isn’t even close. It’s also adult only, so you don’t have to worry about having your “Needed Break From Work” happy hour moment turned into chunky cheese. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable. I once asked for a drink that tasted like Bavarian cake, and what did I get? The best smooth and light tasting drinkable Bavarian cake cocktail and it didn’t even have chocolate in it. That is talent. The happy hour is top notch! Plus, an amazing selection of top shelf liqueurs. The other plus, a glass enclosed, well ventilated cigar bar. I’m read for happy hour just thinking about it????
5. Preservation Company
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
If you’re into gorgeous architecturals, vintage goods, unique gifts or just love historic buildings, come see us in the Lincoln Mill District of downtown Huntsville. Enjoy browsing through our beautifully restored 1927 Lincoln Commissary building. If you're working on restoring a historic home, looking for a special accent piece for your existing home, a unique furniture item, or just looking for a cool Huntsville gift, you'll find it here.
Reviewed By Mm08050885
If you like unusual items with some great patina, this is the store for you. Not only do they have a great and varied selection of small accent prices for home or office, they have a huge selection of antique doors and hardware. Do you like the old hardware stores with wood floors worn with age and a well trained staff? Here is a store you’ll never forget. The proprietors, Jason and Christa Butler along with the 12 children, are wonderful and welcoming to their guests. The building is a historic landmark that the family is happy to share its history. After a year of remodeling and restoration, they have made an unforgettable place to visit.
6. Twickenham
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By dewaynep2016 - Elizabethtown, United States
I picked up a walking tour map at the Huntsville Visitors Center and headed off! The sheer amount of antebellum houses is remarkable in and of itself. The Weeden House is the only one available for tours, as the others are privately owned, but is only open M-F for tours. And, after you finish looking at the houses you can walk to the Harrison Brother's store and museum, the Constitution Village (closed during the winter), and get some good food downtown.
7. Railroad Station Antique Mall
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
We are a dealer mall with three floors and about 25,000 square feet of merchandise housed in an old warehouse building in downtown Huntsville. Primary access to the second and third floors is by stairs, but we do have a freight elevator for store use when moving furniture.
8. Bridge Street Town Centre
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan
This is a lovely place to shop and dine. You can find all the classy shops here like Belk, Barnes and Noble, DSW, Clark’s and Chico’s. There are many upscale restaurants here like Conners, P.F.Changs and Bravo. There are several budget shops and eateries located here too like Bath and Bodyworks, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Pieology Pizzeria and Great American Cookies. A beautiful bridge over a man made stream gives the Centre it’s name. There is a kids train and a lovely Carousel for children here.
9. Dog Spot dog park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
