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Mountains Region Alabama Tourism

Mountains Region Alabama Tourism on AlabamaBeautiful.com Alabama Mountains Tourism Region - your Mountains Region Alabama Travel Guide to Vacations, Attractions and Events

U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Huntsville, Alabama

U.S. Space & Rocket Center Delivers Out of this World Fun.  The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is one of the premier space museums in the world. The first NASA visitor center, the USSRC opened in 1970. Since that time more than 12 million visitors have taken the opportunity to learn more about space exploration. The largest collection of space memorabilia and rockets in the world is housed in the museum.

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Early Works Museum - Huntsville, Alabama

Early Works Museum Complex Offers Hands-On Learning. The Early Works Museum Complex in Huntsville, Alabama offers a spectacular way for children to enjoy hands-on learning experiences. The complex seeks to bring history to life by sharing the rich history of Alabama through interactive exhibits.

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Enjoy your Favorite Outdoor Activities at Little River Canyon National Preserve

Little River Canyon National Preserve.jpgAnyone spending time in northeast Alabama will want to explore scenic Little River Canyon National Preserve.  Located in the Southern Appalachians, the Preserve features a variety of natural attractions. You can hike, camp, horseback ride or take a scenic drive among sandstone cliffs, bluffs and boulders, waterfalls and forested areas.

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Spend a Day Exploring Burritt on the Mountain’s Attractions

Burritt on the Mountain.jpgWhether you love history, hiking, shopping for gifts or just enjoy exploring interesting places, you’ll find Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama an ideal place to spend a day.  

Burritt on the Mountain is a Living Museum that features an incredible mansion, historic park and a barnyard complete with farm animals. 

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Cook's Natural Science Museum - Decatur Alabama

Cook's Natural Science Museum offers an educational experience for schools, church groups and various other organizations completely free of charge.

The museum provides extensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds and animals, rocks and minerals, sea shells and coral. Collections of beautiful and exotic insects, birds, animals, rocks, minerals, sea shells and more!  Protected and endangered species are included in the museum's vast collection and many animals are shown in their natural habitats. Wildlife common to the Tennessee Valley is featured in one display with over fifty species of insects, animals, and water life from the region. In addition, unusual and practical gifts, related to natural science, are available for purchase from our gift counter.

Enjoy an educational and fun trip to one of North Alabama's most inspiring attractions.

There are exhibits to be touched and you will experience a thrill as you view the live displays-up close.

Closed 12-1pm for Lunch.  Admission is Free.

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Alabama Constitution Village - Huntsville Alabama

Alabama Constitution Village.jpgThe Village rests on the actual site where the Alabama Constitutional Convention was held in 1819. Alabama Constitution Village defiantly resists the passage of time as costumed guides recreate life as it was in the early 1800's… spinning wool, dipping candles, crafting furniture, printing on the old press, and tending to the garden. Step inside the picket fence and be transported back in time!

Daily hands-on demonstrations of 1819 chores; Confectionary Shoppe on site; Special events throughout the year.  You can expect to spend under 2 hours when visiting our location

Constitution Hall, a replica of the workshop where Alabama's Constitution was signed in 1819, Average cost for this attraction is under $10 and accepts mastercard and visa.

109 Gates Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 564-8100

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