Where to stay in Huntsville
The Westin Huntsville
6800 Governors West, AL, 35806
Refined rooms and luxurious suites include flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms and deluxe toiletries. Grab a coffee to-go from the onsite cafe or enjoy an early morning workout at the 24-hour fitness center. In the evening, visit the award-wining Sage Grille restaurant for a Mediterranean feast.
AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown
435 Williams Avenue Southwest, AL, 35801
Relax by the firepits on the outdoor patio or share tapas with friends in the AC Lounge. Visit the fitness center for weight training and cardio workout, or relax at the peaceful second-floor library with views across Big Spring Park.
Huntsville Mariott
5 Tranquility Base, AL, 35805
Enjoy easy access to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center plus onsite amenities to keep you entertained. Take a dip in the outdoor pool and stop by the hotel’s steakhouse. Stylish rooms are fully-equipped with plush beds, coffee makers and workstations – choose a room overlooking the Saturn V rocket or outdoor pool.
Best restaurants in Huntsville
1892 East
720 Pratt Avenue Northeast, AL, 35801
From brunch until dinner, 1892 East serves up farm fresh ingredients and seasonal delights. Whether you fancy a classic house-ground beef burger or southern breakfast with biscuits and gravy, this New American menu caters to all.
Cotton Row
100 Southside Square, AL, 35801
Enjoy local produce and southern flavors at Cotton Row, which showcases laidback fine-dining in an 1821 cotton-trade building. Enjoy fresh seafood chowder, prime steaks, and black truffle mac and cheese. Save some room for the warm toffee pudding cake with bourbon caramel sauce – it’s not to be missed.
Ol’ Heidelberg Cafe
6125 University Drive Northwest, AL, 35806
Experience Bavarian dining in the heart of Huntsville, complete with gingham tablecloths, cozy fireplaces, and traditional décor. The authentic German menu offers everything from stroganoff to bratwurst. Try the specialty goulash or one of the pan-fried schnitzel boards.
Best attractions in Huntsville
Monte Sano State Park
5105 Nolen Ave SE, AL 35801
Follow the 20-mile hiking and biking trails lined with azaleas up Monte Sano Mountain for 360-degree views of the park. Take a stroll through the maple trees in the Japanese Gardens and let the kids have a run around in the onsite playground.
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
1 Tranquility Base, AL, 35805
Home to the world’s only fully-stacked Space Transportation System and an authentic Saturn V rocket, this interactive museum is an incredible day out for space fans of all ages. Transport yourself to the Apollo 11 moon landing in the virtual reality exhibit. Explore two ISS modules and experience three times the force of gravity on the G-Force Accelerator.
Huntsville Botanical Gardens
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Southwest, AL, 35805
Open year-round, this 112-acre garden contains a diverse ecosystem of plants and flora, including native azaleas, evergreen ferns, and blossoming dogwood trees. Kids can enjoy hands-on learning at the Children’s Garden and visit the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house – home to thousands of native butterflies.