Blog https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/ Blog and Important Information for Huntsville Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:25:32 +0000 A billion (or so) reasons to be in Huntsville, Alabama for July 4th weekend https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/a-billion-or-so-reasons-to-be-in-huntsville-alabama-for-july-4th-weekend/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/a-billion-or-so-reasons-to-be-in-huntsville-alabama-for-july-4th-weekend/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/a-billion-or-so-reasons-to-be-in-huntsville-alabama-for-july-4th-weekend/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500

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Ok. Ok. We don't really have ONE BILLION reasons, but we have a lot of reasons we think you would have a blast (we can't help the space puns) in Huntsville, Alabama,

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Celebrating Pride Month in Huntsville, Alabama https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/celebrating-pride-month-in-huntsville-alabama/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/celebrating-pride-month-in-huntsville-alabama/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/celebrating-pride-month-in-huntsville-alabama/ Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500

This June, whether LGBTQIA or an ally, celebrate the month of Pride in many unique ways here in the Rocket City. Attend a Pride event, show support for a local LGBTQIA business, share on the socials

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Float the Flint River: Tips for kayaking, canoeing and floating in Huntsville's Flint River https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/float-the-flint-river-tips-for-kayaking-canoeing-and-floating-in-huntsvilles-flint-river/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/float-the-flint-river-tips-for-kayaking-canoeing-and-floating-in-huntsvilles-flint-river/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/float-the-flint-river-tips-for-kayaking-canoeing-and-floating-in-huntsvilles-flint-river/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As the temperatures heat up, there is no better way to slow down and soak in the beauty of North Alabama than by spending a day floating the Flint River. Just outside of Huntsville, this scenic river

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5 Things You'll Only See in Huntsville https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/5-things-youll-only-see-in-huntsville/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/5-things-youll-only-see-in-huntsville/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/5-things-youll-only-see-in-huntsville/ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Huntsville might be known as the Rocket City, but once you’re here, you’ll realize it’s full of experiences you don’t expect. This is the kind of place where you can stand beneath a rocket, stumble

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Getting to Huntsville, AL Is Easier Than You Think https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/getting-to-rocket-city-usa-how-traveling-to-huntsville-is-easier-than-you-think/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/getting-to-rocket-city-usa-how-traveling-to-huntsville-is-easier-than-you-think/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/getting-to-rocket-city-usa-how-traveling-to-huntsville-is-easier-than-you-think/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Planning a trip to Huntsville is easier than you might think, and getting here is even simpler.

Whether you’re coming in for a weekend getaway, a conference, or just curious to see what the Rocket

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Enjoy Your Day in Historic Downtown Madison https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/enjoy-your-day-in-historic-downtown-madison/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/enjoy-your-day-in-historic-downtown-madison/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/enjoy-your-day-in-historic-downtown-madison/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Tucked away at the heart of the City of Madison is historic downtown Madison. Once called Madison Station for the 1850s era Memphis and Charleston railway depot built there, the old town, residences,

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How to travel on a budget in Huntsville, AL https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/how-to-travel-on-a-budget-in-huntsville-al/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/how-to-travel-on-a-budget-in-huntsville-al/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/how-to-travel-on-a-budget-in-huntsville-al/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600

Huntsville is the kind of city where you don’t need a packed schedule or a big budget to have a really good day. As someone who moved here years ago and has watched the city continue to grow, these

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Explore Downtown Huntsville's Tinsel Trail https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/explore-downtown-huntsvilles-tinsel-trail/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/explore-downtown-huntsvilles-tinsel-trail/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/explore-downtown-huntsvilles-tinsel-trail/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600

It's Tinsel Trail time and Downtown Huntsville is all aglow at Big Spring International Park with hundreds of decorated Christmas trees. This beloved annual tradition fills the park with festive

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Celebrate Veterans Day in Huntsville https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/celebrate-veterans-day-in-huntsville/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/celebrate-veterans-day-in-huntsville/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/celebrate-veterans-day-in-huntsville/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

As the home of the U.S. Army's Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville loves to celebrate our military community and strong military heritage. This Veterans Day, we're celebrating with several community events

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Huntsville’s Best Holiday Markets and Boutiques https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/have-yourself-a-merry-holiday-market-in-huntsville/ https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/have-yourself-a-merry-holiday-market-in-huntsville/#comments https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/have-yourself-a-merry-holiday-market-in-huntsville/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500

Huntsville really comes alive during the holidays. The lights get brighter, the air smells like cookies and crisp winter air, and the whole city feels wrapped in holiday energy. Holiday markets and

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