Huntsville, Madison County, AL

Places to go in Huntsville

15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Aldridge Creek Greenway

Outdoors

Aldridge Creek Greenway

Aldridge Creek Greenway, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA

Big Spring International Park

Outdoors

Big Spring International Park

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

200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA

Brahan Spring Park

Outdoors

Brahan Spring Park

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

3771 SW Ivy Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Buck's Pocket State Park

Outdoors

Buck's Pocket State Park

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

393 Co Rd 174, Grove Oak, AL 35975, USA

Cathedral Caverns State Park

Outdoors

Cathedral Caverns State Park

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

637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776, USA

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Outdoors

Huntsville Botanical Garden

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

4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve

Outdoors

J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve

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

7161 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763, USA

John Hunt Park Championship Soccer Stadium

Outdoors

John Hunt Park Championship Soccer Stadium

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

2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA

Lake Guntersville State Park

Outdoors

Lake Guntersville State Park

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

1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA

Madison County Nature Trail

Outdoors

Madison County Nature Trail

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

5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA

Maple Hill Park

Outdoors

Maple Hill Park

1351 McClung Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA

Monte Sano State Park

Outdoors

Monte Sano State Park

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

5105 SE Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA

Purdy Butterfly House

Outdoors

Purdy Butterfly House

4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Sharon Johnston Park

Outdoors

Sharon Johnston Park

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

783 Coleman Rd, New Market, AL 35761, USA

Walls of Jericho Alabama HikingTrailhead

Outdoors

Walls of Jericho Alabama HikingTrailhead

Parking lot, Estillfork, AL 35745, USA