Julia's Madison/Huntsville Favorites
Sightseeing
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
1 Tranquility BaseCharming southern antebellum town with a great courthouse square full of boutiques and eateries. Be sure to try the fire and ice wings at Village Pizza and walk across the street to U.G. Mercantile.
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Athens
Charming southern antebellum town with a great courthouse square full of boutiques and eateries. Be sure to try the fire and ice wings at Village Pizza and walk across the street to U.G. Mercantile.
Stately antebellum homes from when cotton was king in Huntsville. Take a drive around the charming neighborhood. Each December a handful of homes are open for tours.
Twickenham
Stately antebellum homes from when cotton was king in Huntsville. Take a drive around the charming neighborhood. Each December a handful of homes are open for tours.
Mill Creek Greenway
125 Foxfield DriveOn the outskirts of Huntsville. Hiking with vista views, cabins and lodge to rent.
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I-State Park yeMonte Sano
5105 Nolen Ave SEOn the outskirts of Huntsville. Hiking with vista views, cabins and lodge to rent.
The best botanical garden I have ever visited. Fun for all ages! Check out their website. http://hsvbg.org
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I-Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Ave SWThe best botanical garden I have ever visited. Fun for all ages! Check out their website. http://hsvbg.org
Quaint town on the historical register. Watch for a tour of homes during the Christmas holidays.
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Mooresville
Quaint town on the historical register. Watch for a tour of homes during the Christmas holidays.
Isihlahla saseBankhead
1070 AL-33DeSoto State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NEFood scene
Local Tex-Mex restaurant known for its fajitas and other specialists.
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Rosie's Mexican Cantina
7540-A Memorial Pkwy SWLocal Tex-Mex restaurant known for its fajitas and other specialists.
CHOPCHOP Fresh Salads
6125 University Dr NWReally fun outdoor food hall with various cuisines to choose from and lawn games. Family friendly.
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Stovehouse
3414 Governors Dr SWReally fun outdoor food hall with various cuisines to choose from and lawn games. Family friendly.
Best collard greens around. Great catfish. Fun establishment 1-hour away on the river in charming Guntersville.
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Top O' The River
7004 Val Monte DrBest collard greens around. Great catfish. Fun establishment 1-hour away on the river in charming Guntersville.
Dine inside the old courthouse with jail cells or outside on the patio overlooking the railroad track and historic gazebo. My favorite dish is the Poulet de Normandy and be sure to ask for some strawberry pretzel salad! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Main Street Cafe
101 Main StDine inside the old courthouse with jail cells or outside on the patio overlooking the railroad track and historic gazebo. My favorite dish is the Poulet de Normandy and be sure to ask for some strawberry pretzel salad! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
This fairly new establishment out of Ohio quickly earned celebrity status. Try their 4-scoop sampler if you have a hard time narrowing your choice. Daily fresh made ice cream.
Handel's Ice Cream
7086 Hwy 72 WThis fairly new establishment out of Ohio quickly earned celebrity status. Try their 4-scoop sampler if you have a hard time narrowing your choice. Daily fresh made ice cream.
K May Donuts
1102 US Hwy 72 EMmmm mmmm good!
Native to Alabama and franchising nation-wide. Enjoy their huge variety of yummy chicken salad. Free samples.
Chicken Salad Chick
7709 Hwy 72 WNative to Alabama and franchising nation-wide. Enjoy their huge variety of yummy chicken salad. Free samples.
Hunt Club Burgers n Grill
10871 County Line RdBison burgers and other exotic fare along with tasty beef burgers.
On the backside of the Huntsville Art Museum overlooking Big Spring Park and the pond
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Pane E Vino
300 Church St SWOn the backside of the Huntsville Art Museum overlooking Big Spring Park and the pond
First Watch
Great breakfast/lunch place that also has healthy and gluten free options.
Entertainment
Mid town fun: rock climbing, TopGolf, Dave and Busters, etc.
MidCity Huntsville
5909 University DrThis park boasts great water slides, wave pool, lazy river, picnicking by the Tennessee River and numerous festivals throughout the year. Be sure to visit the hot air balloon festival around Memorial Day.
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I-Point Mallard Park
2901 Point Mallard Dr SEThis park boasts great water slides, wave pool, lazy river, picnicking by the Tennessee River and numerous festivals throughout the year. Be sure to visit the hot air balloon festival around Memorial Day.
Part of the Cullman parks and rec system with public boat launches, camp sites, pool, etc. Right across the water is a fabulous lake-side restaurant- Brothers w/live entertainment. Dogs welcome on the dining patio.
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Smith Lake Park
403 Co Rd 386Part of the Cullman parks and rec system with public boat launches, camp sites, pool, etc. Right across the water is a fabulous lake-side restaurant- Brothers w/live entertainment. Dogs welcome on the dining patio.
Fun place to play old arcade games. Located in refurbished up and coming downtown Huntsville.
Rocket City Arcade & Classic Consoles
127 University DrFun place to play old arcade games. Located in refurbished up and coming downtown Huntsville.
Trash Panda minor league games are fun for the whole family!
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Toyota Field
500 Trash Panda WayTrash Panda minor league games are fun for the whole family!
Trader Joes, Top Golf, High point indoor climbing, movie theater, etc.
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MidCity Huntsville
5909 University DrTrader Joes, Top Golf, High point indoor climbing, movie theater, etc.
Shopping
Lovely outdoor mall with restaurants, shops and a beautiful movie theater with fully reclining leather chairs and VIP seating with bar access.
Bridge Street Town Centre
365 The Bridge StSouth and Pine Home
14 Main StFabulous locally owned home decor and gift boutique.
Daisy Lane Gifts
11156 County Line RdFabulous locally owned gift boutique with personalization services.
For all your baby needs plus children’s clothes boutique. Locally owned. Military discount offered.
Posh Mommy & Baby Too!
7755 Hwy 72 WFor all your baby needs plus children’s clothes boutique. Locally owned. Military discount offered.
Dogtown (a.k.a Akins Furniture) in Fr Payne Alabama has always been a destination furniture place to order anything and everything at North Carolina prices. They now have a Dogtown West store in the Super Target shopping center.
Dogtown West Furniture Outlet
6275 University Dr NWDogtown (a.k.a Akins Furniture) in Fr Payne Alabama has always been a destination furniture place to order anything and everything at North Carolina prices. They now have a Dogtown West store in the Super Target shopping center.
A must-stop on your route when shopping for plants. Enjoy the mini train, free sodas and occasional weekend cookouts free of charge.
Bennett Nurseries
7002 Memorial Pkwy NWA must-stop on your route when shopping for plants. Enjoy the mini train, free sodas and occasional weekend cookouts free of charge.
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Ungaphoswa
Best APP/website full of information and events.
Be sure to download the ExploreHSV app and/or check out RocketCityMom.com for everything pertaining to Huntsville, Madison and the surrounding areas.