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Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center
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Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center

Welcome! The Downtown Huntsville Visitor Center is open with new operating hours (Monday-Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm and Sundays, noon - 3 pm) and social distancing modifications. The Huntsville International Airport visitors kiosk is also open. 

500 Church Street Northwest Huntsville, AL 35801
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Getting There

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  • Huntsville, AL 35801
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Where to Stay

Embassy Suites Huntsville Hotel & Spa

This hotel is located a minute away from Hampton Cove Golf Course which offers 54 holes covering 650 acres in a river valley setting.

Best Western Huntsville

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Hotel Indigo Huntsville MidCity

Welcome to the brand-new Hotel Indigo Huntsville-MidCity, where Southern hospitality seamlessly blends with contemporary style in the vibrant heart of Huntsville. As a neighborhood-centric hotel, we invite you to explore the local charm of MidCity. D...

Quality Inn & Suites

Book a room at the Quality Inn & Suites hotel at Huntsville, AL

Country Inn & Suites

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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...

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

We are outside hotel 67 rooms. All King rooms are on the 2nd floor and Queens on 1st floor. We have an outdoor seasonal pool.

Days Inn & Suites

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Upcoming Events

Meet an Astronaut

Come meet an Astronaut every Thursday, May 28th to August 20th from Noon to 1:00. This opportunity is included with a general admission ticket.

22nd Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival

2026 is the 22nd anniversary of the Cigar Box Guitar Festival, the world’s longest-running CBG Festival. This celebration of music, creativity, and community brings together seasoned musicians, curious newcomers, and families alike for a truly one-of...

Open Studio Night

During Open Studio Night, our 153+ working artist studios open their doors, inviting you to experience all 300+ artists, makers, and independent businesses here at Lowe Mill A&E!

Biergarten

Stein and Dine! Visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center every Thursday June 4, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. through October 29, 2026, for the German Biergarten, featuring authentic German cuisine.

Southern Fried Film Festival

The Southern Fried Film Festival is a 4-day event, screening over 20+ independent films, showcasing local bands and musicians, and hosting innovative panel discussions. During these 4 days in June, SFFF will celebrate the beauty of storytelling, spot...

Daylily Open House Picnic

Spend a summer morning surrounded by the vibrant beauty of blooming daylilies and the simple joy of a picnic in the Garden. Join us for the Daylily Open House Picnic, a relaxed, come-and-go experience nestled within the Van Valkenburgh Daylily Garden...

HUNTSPEX 2026 Stamp and Postcard Show

Huntsville Philatelic Club 57th Annual Stamp and Postcard Show

Taylor Swif-tea

Calling all Swif-teas! Step into your favorite era and join us for Swif-Tea – a tea experience inspired by the 12 studio albums that have defined two decades of Taylor Swift’s music and storytelling. Each table is thoughtfully styled to reflect a dif...
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Where to Eat

Dreamland Bar-B-Que

Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Dreamland developed devoted fans who would travel across the nation to eat at this storied spot. Nowadays, servers deliver complimentary appetizer plates of white bread and the same sauce that the original owner, Big Dadd...

Rosie's Cantina

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Honest Coffee

Honest Coffee is a speciality coffee company located in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama. Our coffee is ethically sourced, meticulously roasted, and expertly brewed. Guests are invited to enjoy our full breakfast and lunch menu that features sandwiches, ...

Super Chix

At Super Chix, we are super into chicken. We think it’s just about the most perfect food in the world. And we wanted our recipes to celebrate all that perfection. So we did something drastic. We decided to keep it simple. We decided to bring you the ...

Connor's Steak and Seafood

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

LawLers Barbecue

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.

Straight to Ale

Founded by local home brewers in 2009, Straight to Ale has quickly grown to become one of Alabama’s largest production breweries.

Urban Cookhouse

Grown out of Birmingham, Al, Urban Cookhouse’s commitment to “Buy Local, Eat Urban” extends beyond the quality ingredients we cook with every day. We are unwavering in our commitment to creating local value in every community through the way we serve...
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Find Your Alabama Sweet Spot

Find the sweetest Alabama vacation spot perfectly suited just for you. Customize your next Alabama vacation by the type of experience you are looking for, then filter by the region of Alabama you want to visit. Don't know what your Alabama destination should be? Let our interactive location map be your guide. Now, where is your next Alabama Sweet Spot?

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