GRub oN you gotta eat , right ? of course , and you shouldn ’ t have to settle for just any food while you ’ re in town . to find a dining spot that ’ s just the right fit for your tastes , huntsville . org features a searchable database of more than 2,700 restaurants in the huntsville / Madison county area .
Huntsville Museum of Art – scope some of the finest work from regional and national artists at the museum , which is located in big spring international park . hsvmuseum . org
Rocket city histoRy
With the tennessee River in its backyard and a budding railroad industry , huntsville was a center of commerce even before the civil War . luckily , the city was spared from great damage during the conflict between the states , and visitors can still see graffiti from the civil War era on the walls of one of the nation ’ s oldest railroad depots , plus one of the largest concentrations of antebellum homes in the region ( look up the twickenham historic District if you want to peep at some beautiful old homes ). in the wake of the civil War , huntsville became a center for textile manufacturing and eventually the heart of u . s . space exploration in the mid-20th century when Nasa and the Marshall space Flight center landed in town – earning the community the nickname “ Rocket city usa .”
Now , huntsville is a hub of academia with three universities in town , plus the cummings Research park , which is one of the nations ’ largest research facilities . engineers , doctors , students and more from more than 300 companies operate within the park . learn more at Huntsville . org .
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hosting an event such as the Forrest Wood cup isn ’ t possible without great local partners , and the huntsville / Madison county convention & visitors bureau has been key in executing the Wheeler lake event . the folks there can also help you with trip planning . learn more by calling 256.551.2230 , or visit Huntsville . org .
Burritt on the Mountain – hike and explore Round-top Mountain , or learn about life in the 19th century at this restored mansion and farm . burrittonthemountain . com
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