Huntsville is a city in northern Alabama. The city is home to many museums, public parks, golf courses and events, as well as three historic districts for visitors to explore.

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a place to bring the whole family. It's home to the "largest seasonal butterfly house,"Huntsville Botanical Garden: Nature Canter open May through September, in the nation, as well as 110-acres of "stunning floral collections"Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Attractions spread throughout paths and meadows. There are annual events and festivalsHuntsville Botanical Garden: Events, such as the "Spring Festival of Flowers" and "Galaxy of Lights" that bring in over "200,000 visitors" to the garden each year.Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Attractions There is an on-site restaurant, as well as picnic areas for those wanting to bring their own food.Huntsville Botanical Garden: Dining

For a special place to bring the kids, try the EarlyWorks Children's Museum. It's the "largest hands-on"EarlyWorks Children's Museum: EarlyWorks museum of history in the South and was especially designed for children. There is a "talking tree" that tells stories, "giant-sized instruments" that can be played, as well as a "Kidstruction Zone" where children are able to build and create things with their own hands.EarlyWorks Children's Museum: EarlyWorks There is even a "touch-and-learn" area made just for the younger kids called "Biscuits Barnyard."EarlyWorks Children's Museum: EarlyWorks EarlyWorks is open Tuesday through SaturdayEarlyWorks Children's Museum: EarlyWorks and admission is based on age.EarlyWorks Museums Complex: Admission Rates

When planning your trip, please see the pages on Huntsville AL Hotels and Huntsville AL Restaurants.

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