Search results for Huntsville
10th Cavalry "Buffalo Soldier's" Memorial
Historic SiteIn 1866, Congress passed legislation establishing two cavalries composed of African-Americans. After Spanish-American War, the 10th U.S. Cavalry was ordered to Camp Forse in Huntsville.
3 H Stables, Inc.
Outdoor Recreation SiteScenic trail rides, all ages. One- to two-hr. guided rides in beautiful Alabama mountains. Camping, picnics, parties, day camps, lay-ups for traveling horsemen.
Alabama Constitution Village
MuseumCostumed guides lead tours of working village (1805-1819). Cabinetmaker's shop, print shop, confectionery shop, library and post office. Commemorates 1819 Constitutional Convention site.
Benton H. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex
Indoor Recreation SiteFinest dual-rink facility in Southeast. Public sessions, hockey, birthday parties. Skating lessons with Huntsville Skating School.
Big Spring Park
Outdoor Recreation SiteLagoon with ducks and fish. Part of Indian Creek Canal, formerly used to transport cotton. Huntsville was settled (1805) near this limestone spring.
Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives
MuseumPermanent home for artifacts and memorabilia, veteran uniforms, medals, weapons, photos, books, tapes and news clippings.
Altar of the New Testament and Founders Hall, The
Historic Site1840s Greek Revival Founders Hall at Athens State University, the state's oldest college. Altar's elegant wood carvings tell story of New Testament.
Athens Community Archery Park
Outdoor Recreation SiteA fixed-distance range where all archers line up equally and shoot at targets positioned at different distances.
Athens Sportsplex
Sports ArenaState-of-the-art multi-use facility offering baseball/softball, soccer, swimming, and disc golf. Athens Recreation Center nearby.
Chriswood Golf Club
Golf CourseRolling course with trees, water and grass.
Bank Street Antique Mall
AntiqueThis three-story antique mall has a wide spectrum of collectibles.
Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama
MuseumPrimarily Civil War military equipment, including guns, swords, rifles, bayonets, uniforms, etc. Also pre- and post-Civil War items. Cannons, Civil War drums, canon shells and diagrams depicting various Civil War battle scenes are also displayed. Collection also includes several documents signed by well known Civil War participants and leaders.
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
MuseumProvides an environment to promote learning, creation and appreciation of the visual arts by presenting different exhibits throughout the year.
Cedar Ridge Golf Course, Inc.
Golf CourseNot provided
Cook's Natural Science Museum
MuseumExtensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds, mammals, rocks and minerals, seashells and coral. Films and live interactive exhibits.
Huntsville Dragway
Sports Arena1/8-mi. NHRA-sanctioned drag strip located 6 mi. north of Huntsville.
Stepping Stones to Aviation, Inc.
Science CenterHands-on program brings children, preschool to third grade, and their parents together to learn about aviation and have fun in a nonthreatening environment.
Clay House Museum
Museum1850 house now an art gallery for local artists. Walk through time (1850-1950) and enjoy 100 years of decorative style.
Madison Historic District & Guided Walking Tour
Historic SiteGuides share stories about homes' owners as well as recognize each site's distinctive style.
Town of Mooresville
Historic Site1818 village. Oldest incorporated Alabama town. Post office: original call boxes built prior to Civil War. Community brick church (cir. 1838), stagecoach inn (cir. 1820).