Explore Madison County
Burritt on the Mountain-A Living Museum
Burritt on the Mountain has been referred to as a "Jewel on the Mountain." Start with Dr. William Henry Burritt's eclectic mansion, add a historic park with restored 19
Huntsville, AL MuseumsOld MacDonald's Petting Zoo
Hands-on petting and feeding of domestic, exotic and unusual animals and birds. 6.5
Huntsville, AL ZoosAcross the Pond
A huge selection of plants, planters, and water features, including fish and ponds, and a store full of garden and wildlife items. Coming soon will be a wildlife/nature area with streams and plants, along with "lookout/observation"
Huntsville, AL Nature CentersHampton Cove-Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Highlands Course: panoramic mountain backdrop, traditional Scottish-style layout. River Course: runs along Flint River, features elevated greens with thick forests. Short Course: traditional layout, each hole averaging more than 200
Huntsville, AL Golf CoursesHuntsville Botanical Garden
Gift shop, tea room, picnic areas and pavilion. Seasonal Butterfly House, Spring Festival of Flowers, Scarecrow Trail and Galaxy of Lights from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. 112 acres of beautiful gardens and walking paths.
Huntsville, AL Botanical GardensEarlyWorks Children's Museum
Unique, hands-on experience where visitors interact with history. Talking tree, 46-foot keel boat, talking clock and preschool learning center, Biscuit'
Huntsville, AL Museums3 H Stables
Great horses, friendly guides. See beautiful Alabama from horseback. Seasoned riders as well as novices are welcome. Plan for 2-4
Huntsville, AL StablesBig Spring Park
Lagoon with ducks and fish. Part of Indian Creek Canal, formerly used to transport cotton. Huntsville was settled in 1805
Huntsville, AL ParksLand Trust of Huntsville & North Alabama
Monte Sano & Wade Mountain Preserves featuring 20 mi. of public trails; spring/fall hike series, tours of Three Caves, educational Kidz Hike;
Huntsville, AL Nature PreservesU.S. Space & Rocket Center
Past, present and future of space exploration. Demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, IMAX(r) movie in Spacedome Theater. Watch future astronauts in Space Camp(r)
Huntsville, AL IMAX