Huntsville
Rocket City
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Alabama, State: South, United States of America
Area: 202.4 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: -
Importance: Famous for being home to NASA''s Space Camp,
Best Time to Visit: - to - and -
International Access: -Description
Huntsville is a city in Madison and Limestone Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama.Huntsville is located in the Tennessee River Valley. Several mesas and large hills partially surround the city.Location
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Humid subtropical climate
Originally used to transport cotton, this park is part of the Indian Creek Canal.It is the site of many outdoor activities including concerts and holiday events.
The Botanical Garden has special features all year round. May and October are the best months for viewing the flowers and plants.
History happens at EarlyWorks,a new and innovative history complex located in the heart of downtown. The EarlyWorks Museum provides a fresh approach to history education with hands-on learning while promoting programs, activities, exhibits,and special events for all ages.
This two thousand plus acre park is located within the city limits of Huntsville,but visitors feel as if the city if miles behind.It features trails for hiking and horseback riding,picnic and playground areas, and campgrounds.
Located in prestigious Research Park,Sci-Quest is housed in a 40,000 square foot facility with interactive exhibits for people of all ages.At this self-guided facility visitors can whisper over 100 feet,peer into infinity,test gravity,and enjoy many other exciting activities.
The world`s largest space attraction features dozens of interactive exhibits surrounding Apollo, Mercury,and Space Shuttle spacecraft. Rockets developed in Huntsville range from the Army boosters that put America`s first satellite and astronauts in orbit to NASA`s Saturn V moon rocket and the Space Shuttle.The U. S. Space and Rocket Center is the only place in the world where you can stand under a full stack the Space Shuttle, external tank and two rocket boosters.