14 UNMISSABLE THINGS TO DO IN HUNTSVILLE AL

If someone were to ask me a word to describe Huntsville, Alabama it would be “surprising”. As the most populated city in the state, I imagined it would be crowded, industrial, and not have many notable attractions.

As my time in Huntsville opened up, so did my appreciation of it. It’s a city with a culture rich with arts and tech, possibly the only place in America where those two worlds meet and thrive.

If you’re not sure what to do in Huntsville AL, then keep reading to see the attractions that amazed me the most!

Go Say Hello To David Nuttal (AKA The Maps Guy)

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Explore The US Space and Rocket Centre (The Largest Space Museum in the World)

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Party at A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard

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Enjoy Craft Beers at Campus 805

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Have An Amazing Acai Bowl At Honest Coffee

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