Huntsville · Madison County, AL

Outdoors in Huntsville

Scout analyzed 92 Huntsville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

Places analyzed

92

Matches

16

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.6 hr

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Lake Guntersville State Park

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Lake Guntersville State Park

Swimming, boating & golf are offered at this lakeside state park overlooking natural woodlands.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Aldridge Creek Greenway

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Aldridge Creek Greenway

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Monte Sano State Park

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Monte Sano State Park

Expansive mountaintop green space featuring trails, rustic stone cabins & scenic views.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Walls of Jericho Alabama HikingTrailhead

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Walls of Jericho Alabama HikingTrailhead

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Buck's Pocket State Park

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Buck's Pocket State Park

Serene park with trails, a scenic overlook & campsites, plus a cove for launching boats & fishing.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Maple Hill Park

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Maple Hill Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
John Hunt Park Championship Soccer Stadium

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John Hunt Park Championship Soccer Stadium

Public recreational area featuring 428 acres of sports fields & courts, plus a community building.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Brahan Spring Park

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Brahan Spring Park

Relaxed park offering disc golf & horseshoes, plus a playground & a children's splash pad.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Big Spring International Park

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Big Spring International Park

Landscaped city park anchored by a large manmade pond with ducks, koi fish & paved walkways.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Madison County Nature Trail

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Madison County Nature Trail

72-acre park atop Green Mountain offering recreation on Sky Lake & a 1.5-mile walking trail.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Cathedral Caverns State Park

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Cathedral Caverns State Park

Tours offer a view of a huge stalagmite column, "mystery river" & other formations in a state park.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve

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J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve

Sprawling parkland featuring a variety of wildlife & terrain, plus over 10 mi. of hiking trails.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Sharon Johnston Park

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Sharon Johnston Park

A 250-acre forested recreation area offering a fishing lake, a pool, campgrounds & a playground.

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Purdy Butterfly House

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Purdy Butterfly House

Outdoors
2 hr visit
Huntsville Botanical Garden

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Huntsville Botanical Garden

Attraction with a nature center, butterfly house & children's area amid acres of flowers & plants.

Outdoors
2 hr visit

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