Visit Huntsville/Madison County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Visit Huntsville/Madison County
The high-tech city of Huntsville, which sprawls at the foot of a mountain in North Alabama, is equally at home in the 19th century or the 21st. Huntsville's tourist attractions reflect the heritage of Alabama's first English-speaking city, the strife of the American Civil War and the accomplishments of America's rocket scientists.
The city is nicknamed "The Rocket City" for its close history with U.S. space missions. Huntsville has been important in developing space technology since the 1950s.
Things to do in Visit Huntsville/Madison County
Here’s what some of our local nature-lovers like to do in the area around Huntsville:
Little River Canyon and DeSoto Falls are great spots for hiking and awesome waterfall views. They're both located less than 90 minutes away from town.
Lake Guntersville is a popular spot for fishing and water sports.
The amazing cave formations at Cathedral Caverns are only 30 minutes away from Huntsville. That's where you can find the 45-foot-tall “Goliath,” one of the world’s largest stalagmites.
And you won't believe how close Huntsville is to Tennessee. These popular places are all within about an hour or less from Huntsville:
There are two large distilleries close by – Jack Daniel's in Lynchburg and George Dickel in Tullahoma. There are many others along the way on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail.
If wine is more your speed, you’ll love exploring the Natchez Trace Wine Trail. Amber Falls Winery and Natchez Hills Winery are two stops on the trail in Hillshire – about 90 miles away.
Explore a bit farther north – Nashville is less than two hours away. This is a perfect chance to experience both areas in one trip!
Travel details
Whether you’re coming or going, Huntsville has a wide variety of ways to travel. The culture, history and nature of the Huntsville area means there are many sights and sounds to experience. The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to help you make sure you find the perfect way to get around.
Flying into the Huntsville International Airport is always a pleasure. It's a fitting gateway to the Rocket City.
We do have public transportation options and can meet the needs of any resident or visitor needing a ride.
The taxi and limousine services in town are well reviewed and always aiming to please.
If you prefer to stay behind the wheel, check out all the car rental options Huntsville has to offer.
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