Huntsville

Huntsville is rich in history and technology, and loaded with Museumsmuseums and cultural opportunities. It boasts the Saturn V Center, which serves as the gateway to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center; the Sci-Quest Hands On Science Center; Alabama Constitution Village; Huntsville Depot; Huntsville Museum of Art; the North Alabama Railroad Museum; Native American TrailBurritt on the Mountain; Huntsville Botanical Garden; Civil War Trail the Landtrust Civil War Trail; RTJ Golf TrailHampton Cove on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail; Birding TrailMonte Sano State Park; and the city's remarkable Twickenham Historic District. Huntsville also offers a nearly endless list of recreational activities, dining opportunities, outstanding shopping, and much, much more. Visit www.huntsville.org for more information.

Attractions

Great horses, friendly guides. See beautiful Alabama from horseback. Seasoned riders as well as novices are welcome. Plan for 2–4 hrs. of relaxing riding pleasure.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
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" decks.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa
The village is a living history museum at the site of the Alabama's Constitutional Convention of 1819.  Costumed interpreters guide visitors through Alabama's birthplace. 
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
More than just flowers and shrubbery, Bennett’s is a full-scale destination garden shop loaded with colorful and unusual plants and gardening adventures that most would not experience at their run of the mill nursery.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Home rink of Huntsville Skating School. One of finest dual-rink facilities in Southeast.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Lagoon with ducks and fish. Part of Indian Creek Canal, formerly used to transport cotton. Huntsville was settled in 1805 by John Hunt near this limestone spring.
Admission: Free
Wonderful selection of imported pottery and other gifts.
Admission: Unknown
Burritt Mansion, historic park and nature trails work to interpret Tennessee Valley life from 1850s to present. Experience wonderful mountaintop atmosphere that is Burritt on the Mountain.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Diving and fishing services. Training through spear-fishing. Tennessee River to Gulf of Mexico. USCG-certified captain. Booking trips to Gulf Shores area.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Bent grass greens. Number of holes: 18 Par: 72 Championship Yardage: 6600 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Dred Scott, the plaintiff in the famous Scott v. Sanford case, was brought to Huntsville as a slave in 1818 and lived in Alabama for 12 years. In its now infamous decision, the U.S.
Admission: Free
Unique, hands-on experience where visitors interact with history. Talking tree, 46-foot keel boat, talking clock and preschool learning center, Biscuit's Backyard, are just some of the interactive exhibits.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Canoe rental on Flint River. Class I, no threatening rapids, suitable for all ages. Bring food and drink. Camping available. Reservations only.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Number of holes: 18 Par: 72
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
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 yards.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic and endangered animals. Remain in car for 2-mi./3.25-km route. Zebras, zebus, buffalo, camels, ostriches, pythons, rams, highlanders, alligators, water fowl, waterfalls and more. Antiques buildings.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Travelers Checks
Alabama’s oldest operating hardware store (1879). See cozy coal stove, creaky wooden floors. Hardware items, cases filled with oil lamps and garden tools, cast-iron utensils, marbles by the scoop, gift shop.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Number of holes: 18 Par: 71
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: MasterCard, Visa

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Accommodations

Phone: 256-830-8222
Fax: 256-830-1250
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
Phone: 256-533-0610
Fax: 256-533-9849
Accepted: Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
Phone: 256-830-9110
Fax: 256-830-4935
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-882-2228
Fax: 256-882-1129
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-464-8999
Fax: 256-464-5313
Accepted: Travelers Checks
Phone: 256-859-3946
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-539-2164
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Phone: 256-881-7620
Fax: 256-883-6032
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-830-2070
Fax: 256-830-4412
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-830-8999
Fax: 256-837-5720
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-829-1192
Fax: 256-829-1192
Accepted: MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa
Phone: 256-721-9428
Fax: 256-824-6679
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-539-9671
Fax: 256-539-6514
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Phone: 256-772-9550
Fax: same, ext. 278
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-534-7061
Fax: 256-534-7061
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-772-9661
Fax: 256-464-9116
Accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Checks, Visa
Phone: 256-830-9400
Fax: 256-830-0978
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-772-7170
Fax: 256-464-0762
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-830-0600
Fax: 256-830-9848
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-533-1400
Fax: 256-534-7787
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-830-2222
Fax: 256-895-0904
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-881-1250
Fax: same
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-837-8907
Fax: 256-837-5435
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Phone: 256-778-7734
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
Phone: 256-883-9420
Fax: 256-880-7620
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Phone: 256-772-8470
Fax: 256-772-0620
Accepted: Travelers Checks