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Big Spring Park

Visit the lagoon with ducks and fish, it is part of Indian Creek Canal, formerly used to transport cotton. Huntsville was settled in 1805 by John Hunt near this limestone spring.
200 Church Street Northwest Huntsville, AL 35801
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256-883-3754
Open daily dawn-dusk
This experience may be open for on-site visitation; however, offerings and/or operating procedures may have changed due to COVID-19. Please verify details before you go and visit the COVID-19 Resources page for more information.
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
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Open daily dawn-dusk
256-883-3754

Getting There

North Alabama »
  • 200 Church Street Northwest
  • Huntsville, AL 35801
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Where to Stay

Holiday Inn Express Huntsville West - Research Park

Choose our Huntsville, AL's convenient location. Known as the Rocket City, Huntsville is at the forefront of space technology, but as you stroll through the charming Twickenham Historic District or enjoy the lush greenery of Big Spring Park, you'll r...

Home2 Suites by Hilton

An all-suite extended stay hotel, conveniently located adjacent to Cummings Research Park and close to Bridge Street Town Centre.

Hyatt Place Huntsville

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The Westin Huntsville

The Westin Huntsville, part of a unique hotel complex with the new Element Huntsville, blends sophistication, elegance, and classic southern hospitality. Connected to Bridge Street Town Centre, The Westin Huntsville is the only AAA Four Diamond rate...

Homewood Suites by Hilton-Village of Providence

We are an upscale extended stay hotel with 107 suites

Microtel Inn & Suites

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Courtyard Huntsville University Drive

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott

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Upcoming Events

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Independence Day Celebration 2023

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Where to Eat

Chef Will the Palate

Chef Will the Palate is THE place to go for vegetarian cuisine. Don‘t worry carnivores- you don’t have to be vegetarian to enjoy delicious food.

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LawLers prides itself in having "the most flavorful, highest quality pit barbecue in all of North Alabama and Southern Tennessee with establishments in Athens, Huntsville, and Madison in Alabama and Lewisburg, Tennessee.

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Ol' Heidelberg

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New Orleans Lunch Box

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Happy Tummy has been serving up lunch to the hungry people of Huntsville since 2008. Now serving pizzas and pies to satisfy your cravings and inventing new and exciting pizza topping combinations. Your tummy will thank you!

Rosie's Cantina

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Connor's Steak and Seafood

Connors specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, boasting local awards as one of Huntsville’s favorite restaurants.
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