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The Huntsville/Madison County 26 Space to Perform Convention & Visitors Bureau is 28 Voluntourism SPACE your one-stop shop for planning group visits to North Alabama. 30 Additional Activities Services and materials provided Space to Rest to you upon request by the CVB 36 are free of charge: contact in- 39 Space At Our Table formation, motorcoach greeting, customized itineraries, familiar- 44 Step-On Guides & Motorcoaches ization tours, maps & brochures, 46 Hub & Spoke photos & videos, site inspections, TO and welcome bags. 48 Find Your Way

WE ARE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE American Bus Association Alabama Motorcoach Association National Tour Association TOUR THEMES Southeast Tourism Society Explore Student & Youth Travel The Rocket City’s diverse landscape and unique blend of Association cultures creates endless possibilities for groups of all types. Trainees in Mission Control at U.S. Space Camp®. Travel South USA » African-American Heritage U.S. Travel Association » Flavors of the South & Craft Beer is a free, STUDENTS CAN EXPERIENCE » Arts & Shopping Educational Escapes FUN-FILLED, EDUCATIONAL curriculum-based service that promotes fun » Agricultural & Ecological ACTIVITIES THAT COMPLEMENT » Foundations of Faith and exciting educational opportunities in SIX FIELDS OF STUDY: » Performance unique environments outside the confines of » Antebellum to Anti-gravity the classroom. Created through a partnership Pam Williams » Girlfriend Getaways & Mancations with community educators and the Tourism & Education » Voluntourism Sales Manager, educational directors at area attractions, » Experiential & Mystery Educational Escapes Coordinator Educational Escapes offers students the SCIENCE ART TECHNOLOGY 256.551.2204 » “Between the Mountains and Lakes” North 866.ESC2HSV (866.372.2478) Alabama Tour opportunity to immerse themselves in [email protected] 500 Church Street NW » Educational Escapes Field Trips “hands-on” learning experiences. More than Huntsville, AL 35801 » Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail just a break from the classroom, this will FACEBOOK-SQUARE @HuntsvilleCVB » “Sweet Home Alabama” Multi-City Tour Twitter-square @Go2HuntsvilleAL be a unique field trip experience that your » “Made in the U.S.A.” students will remember for a lifetime. MATH SOCIAL LANGUAGE STUDIES SPACE TO Play

Bring out your inner U.S. Space child with unique & Rocket attractions and SPACE amazing adventures Center in Huntsville. One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.837.3400 | 800.637.7223 | rocketcenter.com

The world’s largest space museum features interactive exhibits that TO highlight the history of spaceflight as well as its future. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) is a Smithsonian Affiliate and the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Experience the mesmerizing view of a National Historic Landmark – an authentic Saturn V rocket – one of only three Play in the world, located in the Saturn V Hall of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. Journey through America’s Space Race and NASA’s plan to put man on the moon and the International Space Station, and get a glimpse of the future in commercial space ventures and the latest technological innovations. Groups can feel the powerful G forces of launch aboard Spaceshot, view world’s largest spacecraft collections. teams through immersive Corporate artifacts such as the Apollo 16 Space Camp students experience Space, Aviation, or Outdoor capsule, and experience breath- astronaut training simulators such Challenge experiences that build taking presentations in the as the 1/6th Gravity Chair and the individual skills, promote leadership INTUITIVE® Planetarium. From Multi-Axis Trainer. Include and enhance teamwork. Programs schools to college students or adult grandparents or other extended are customized to fit your team tour groups, a stellar experience is family members in this out-of-this- size and schedule and are generally waiting for you! The U.S. Space & world experience! Programs are offered year-round according Rocket Center is also home to Space three days with extended four-day to facility availability. Multiple-day Camp®, Aviation Challenge®, U.S. programs offered on select holiday schedules are available. All programs Cyber Camp®, and Space Camp weekends. include necessary materials, Robotics® programs. personalized flight suit, transportation, * CORPORATE SPACE Visitors experience and private meals. captivating presenta- FAMILY SPACE CAMP CAMP/AVIATION CHALLENGE tions in the INTUITIVE® Family Space Camp encompasses Look no further for first-class PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES Planetarium at the simulated mission training and professional development and Performance groups are welcome in U.S. Space & Rocket operations, rocket construction and incentive rewards programs. various locations by request. Center. on-site space history in one of the Develop leaders and strengthen

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* A star-filled view of the Saturn V mock-up outside the Davidson Center at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center Alabama Constitution Hall Field Trips Historic Park & Museum

109 Gates Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.564.8100 earlyworks.com/alabama-constitution-hall-park The immersive educational camp programs place students in real-world context NASA’s Marshall Space Hear the whirl of the spinning wheel...smell the enticing aroma of fresh- allowing them to view mathematics and science as something more than just ly baked bread being prepared over an open fire...turn the great wheel an academic exercise. These subjects become tools to develop future careers as Flight Center lathe in the cabinetmaker’s shop...and hear the stories from Huntsville when Alabama first became a state. Alabama Constitution Hall Park scientists, engineers, teachers and astronauts. 866.ESC.2HSV | is built upon the actual site where 44 delegates gathered to forge the nasa.gov/centers/marshall way for Alabama’s statehood in 1819. Please contact EarlyWorks for Bus tours to Marshall Space Flight customized experiences. ULTIMATE FIELD TRIP a two-night, structured, educational simulated space missions. Aviation Center depart from the U.S. Your classroom curriculum comes adventure which includes a full his- Challenge® trainees spend an exciting Space & Rocket Center. MSFC, the alive when students enjoy the tory of the space program, astronaut and educational week in the great birthplace of the U.S. space program, Ultimate Field Trip at the U. S. simulators, a simulated shuttle mis- outdoors training like military fighter develops key space transportation Space & Rocket Center! The Rocket sion, model rocket construction and pilots as they plan missions and fly and propulsion technologies, Center houses more than 1,500 launch and an Intuitive™ Planetarium high-performance jet simulators. manages science aboard the artifacts from America’s space pro- presentation. The program concludes Space Camp Robotics® trainees International Space Station and gram, including an authentic Saturn with a graduation ceremony for the engineer the future as they design, pursues scientific breakthroughs in V moon rocket. Bring your students trainees. Grades: 4-8 (Aviation track build and operate robots for land, sea space that will improve human life on for a unique and inspiring day full of also available) Length of course: 2 or air. U.S. Cyber Camp® includes Earth. These programs are available interactive simulators, exhibits and a nights activities such as building computers, on a limited schedule and are subject hands-on, STEM curriculum-based learning programming languages, to cancellation based on national ® science lab! New activities include SPACE CAMP , AVIATION and defending systems against cyber security alerts. ® ® the Intuitive™ Planetarium, Sea CHALLENGE , SPACE CAMP threats. The high school program TREK, DIVR+, and Scuba Diving. ROBOTICS, & US CYBER CAMP is college accredited. Grades: 4-12 Length of Course: Approximately 6 Length of Course: 5 days FIELD TRIP hours (including a boxed lunch) Trainees engage in simulated training INTERNATIONAL SPACE scenarios to learn leadership skills, Please visit spacecamp.com or STATION PAYLOAD OPERATIONS PATHFINDER teamwork, problem-solving and call 800.637.7223 for more INTEGRATION CENTER Pathfinder is a condensed version decision-making. Space Camp® information on camp programs, The Payload Operations Integration of the week long Space Camp® pro- trainees put their skills to the test as specialty camps, and educator Center is responsible for NASA’s gram. It focuses on math, science and they train to live and work in space programs. science experiments on board the space mission training. Pathfinder is and take command of their own International Space Station (ISS), and is in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The Payload Operations Center communicates with the astronauts on board the ISS on a daily basis and can remotely operate on-board science and technology experiments. There is a viewing area at Marshall where visitors can observe the control room operations. Length of tour: 30 minutes

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“ Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.536.2882 | burrittonthemountain.com THE HUNTSVILLE Discover the delightful mix of history, culture and the hours of music and dance. Each April, Burritt hosts the outdoors at Huntsville’s first museum. Explore Dr. Spring Farm Days. Visit their barnyard buddies, watch William Burritt’s eclectic and “green” mansion, demonstrations of traditional skills, and try your hand the historic park with restored 19th-century log houses at many of the tasks our ancestors performed on a daily CVB IS ONE OF THE including the barnyard and animals, the Rosenwald basis. Candlelight Christmas is held the first weekend of Schoolhouse, the many hiking trails, and the artistic December. The site is illuminated by hundreds of candles events including concerts, plays, and festivals. Burritt’s as you stroll through the park listening to a wide variety of historic park interprets farm life from the 19th century. musical groups. Each house also provides an opportunity VERY BEST THAT I Step back into the lives of southern farmers as you visit for hands-on fun as you make traditional holiday crafts and historic log structures including the Eddins House ca. sample roasted chestnuts and figgy pudding. 1808, the oldest known man-made dwelling in Alabama. (Please note that changes to programming may be made to HAVE WORKED WITH. FESTIVALS adhere to health and safety guidelines for COVID-19. Check Experience the arts, crafts, and skills of our ancestors our website for updated details as we draw near to event times at the Folklife Festival held each November. Artisans and discuss changes with our registrar when making class — ED CROUCH, demonstrate their crafts and entertainers provide reservations). Ed & Ted’s Excellent Adventures

Select one of the following “pre-packaged” field trips or contact us to arrange your FIELD TRIPS custom-designed Burritt experience. More offerings are available on our website including outreach to your location and virtual field trips.

BURRITT AND HIS GREEN HOME

Dr. Burritt’s home has many features * that were unique in his day. The straw Explore spaces of bale insulation he used is only one Huntsville’s past of the many “green” features of this at Burritt on the building. The shape of his home and Mountain’s historical the materials he used are just a few living museum of the unique features students learn experience. about as they enjoy a scavenger hunt. Include a tour of the Historic Park to see how settlers designed structures one “safe” house to the next, and you hike the trails and travel through to take advantage of solar heat, wind hear the music from this time as you the barnyard. Learn and have fun power and natural resources. create a souvenir craft. as you play the food chain game. Grades: 2-6 Length of Course: 1.5 THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WILD WONDERFUL WORLD OF hours ANIMALS The Underground Railroad had no Burritt offers animal studies including HOW IN THE WORLD? tracks or train cars, but it moved domestic, wildlife, and urban wildlife. How did the people of the past get thousands of slaves from the South Explore the differences and similari- to North America? Where did they to freedom. Learn who traveled on ties between these types of animals. come from? Learn about orienteering, the Underground Railroad and where You will have the opportunity to visit cardinal directions and mapping as you they went. Follow the clues from the habitat of a variety of animals as trek across Burritt on the Mountain.

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ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (choose one of the following traditional activities)

You will participate in a treasure hunt dies.” Complete an animal themed 3-12 Length of Course: 1.5 hours in conjunction with a team of Historical demonstrations as you use the compass to navigate craft as a souvenir of your visit local educators, allows students to are a higlight of any school NATIVE AMERICANS OF NORTH field trip to Burritt. through the park. Length of Course: Grades: PreK-2 Length of Course: experience a day in the life of a 1918 ALABAMA 1.5 hours 1.5 hours Alabama school. Students will be Learn about the Native Americans transformed into 1918 students as COMMUNITY PAST AND LETTERBOXING who lived in North Alabama during they are outfitted in era-appropriate PRESENT Letterboxing is an amazing game that the early 1800s – what tribes lived in clothes, repack their lunches in Visit our Historic Park and see how was played in 19th century England our area, what their lifestyle was like, baskets and pails, say the Pledge of people lived in this region over 100 and is now enjoyed all over the world. and when they were removed from Allegiance and study reading, writing, years ago. Play with traditional toys, Learn the history of letterboxing their lands and why. Experience the and ‘rithmetic. Students also get to learn about food and lifestyle of the and then go on an adventure in our Trail of Tears simulation to learn about experience writing with a nib pen 1800s and make a craft from the Historic Park as you hunt for clues the journey Native Americans were and ink, doing their lessons on slates, past. that lead you to your prize. You will forced to endure as they relocated to learning an era-appropriate vocation- use logic to figure out these clues, so the west. Celebrate their culture as BURRITT’S BARNYARD al training lesson, and playing games come prepared to “reason” your way you learn to write using Sequoyah’s BUDDIES of the time period during recess. through the park. Students will make Cherokee syllabary and make a Come explore the Barnyard and Teachers select either basket weaving a logbook to use while letterboxing. Native American craft. Grades: 3-12 greet the animals that would have (additional $2.00 supply charge per They will also be introduced to geo- Length of Course: 1.5 hours lived on 1800s farms in North student) or gardening and plants as caching, a modern “treasure hunt” Alabama. Discover why farmers had 4TH AND 5TH GRADE SCHOOL the vocational training topic for their that closely resembles letterboxing animals like these and meet some of DAY EXPERIENCE class. Grades: 4 Length of Course: but uses modern technology. Grades: Burritt’s resident “Barnyard Bud- This new exciting program, developed 9:30am - 1:30pm

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EarlyWorks Children’s Museum

404 Madison Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.564.8100 | earlyworks.com

The South’s largest hands-on history Biscuit’s other animal friends museum provides a fresh and fun enjoying creative playtime in his approach to history education with “backyard,” building and pretending a completely interactive gallery of in the Kidstruction Zone, and of exhibits. Play a tune on the Alabama course, dressing up for pictures. Bandstand, explore a 46-foot Shhhhh, maybe we’ll even brainstorm keelboat and hear traditional stories about some neat doggie presents! from a Talking Tree. Young explorers Grade: Pre-K-1st can play in “Biscuit’s Backyard,” a TRAVELERS AND TRAILBLAZERS playroom just for ages 6 and under. Climb aboard and go on an adventure Family members, young and young- through the great state of Alabama. at-heart, will enjoy exploring the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum Many travelers have come through past together. The grand Eloise McDonald to make it what it is today. Take a Propst Guest Center NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM journey on our 46-foot keelboat, welcomes every visitor as they community-driven program. enter the garden Experience EarlyWorks like never go to the General store to buy your Volunteers join our educators to before by spending the night in necessities, and build a house in our share African American history our galleries. Enjoy snacks, games “Kidstruction Zone.” Learn about through the arts, living history, and and fun activities with the museum Alabama’s great trailblazers, such as personal experiences. Students Huntsville Botanical Garden all to yourself. Choose from our everyday people, Alabama politicians, jump through time to learn about unique program offerings to create a the Tuskegee Airmen and more! experiences of slavery, reconstruc- 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.830.4447 | hsvbg.org sleepover you will never forget! Come along with us as we explore tion, civil rights marches and the Alabama’s rich history through this fight for equality. Through exhibits, Open year-round, the Huntsville Botanical Garden ALABAMA NATIVE PLANTS INTERACTIVE MAP hands-on, one-of-a-kind experience. FIELD TRIPS art, and activities, this program gives contains diverse ecosystems to explore within its 112 The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space Grade: 1st-3rd children a glimpse of the hardships acres. From grassy meadows to woodland paths, aquatic that highlights how Alabama plants, soil, pollinators, and BISCUIT’S BIRTHDAY BASH THIS ROAD WE’VE TRAVELED African Americans encountered and habitats to stunning floral collections, the Garden invites birds create distinct communities, together forming Biscuit, our adorable puppy mascot, Discover African American history the great accomplishments they guests to discover the beauty and wonder of the natural a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. An is having a birthday and your class is in Alabama and beyond through this have made. environment. Stroll along the nature trails while admiring interactive digital map allows learners to navigate their invited to join the fun! We’ll join collections of Alabama’s native plants. Play freely in the way through the garden and identify the plants they see. Children’s Garden after encountering the fluttering Length of self-guided tour: 30 to 45 minutes butterflies in the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. BIRD WATCHING ALONG THE TRAIL Find serenity in the cool shade of the trees, surrounded by Named a birding hotspot by the Cornell Lab of the sounds of nature. With additional events, exhibits, and Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Garden programs throughout the year, the Garden is a source of is home to a large diversity of both local and migrating plant conservation, education, and celebration for all. birds. Along the Lewis Birding Trail, birders can seek CHILDREN’S GARDEN & BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE out and observe bird species in their natural habitats. Inspire wonder and curiosity with a double dose of Materials can be provided for a self-guided tour, or exploration! First, discover the Purdy Butterfly House, guided birding tours are offered subject to availability and an immersive habitat for brightly colored butterflies, as advance request. Length of tour: 1 to 1 ½ hours well as turtles, fish, and frogs. Then explore the adjacent NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TRILLIUM Children’s Garden, where young learners can expand their COLLECTION understanding of the natural world. This is a self-guided Boasting 32 species of trillium and over 800 accessions, learning experience. So many places to play Length of self-guided tour: the trillium collection at the Garden has been nationally and explore at EarlyWorks 1 to 1 ½ hours Children’s Museum

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— DAVID BURNS, All American Tour * The Damson Aquatic Garden explodes with color at the southern terminus of the Perennial Garden. It features a tranquil water lily pool and a pavillion consisting of traditional pergolas.

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accredited by the American Public Historic Huntsville Depot Gardens Association. In the Holmes Trillium Garden, learners can explore this unique collection and get to 320 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.564.8100 | earlyworks.com know the plant known as the “trinity flower.” Self-guided and docent-led One of the South’s oldest railroad passenger depots is now a public tours are available for this collection. history museum to share Huntsville’s history from the Civil War to Civil Length of tour: 1 hour Rights. This building, listed on the national register of historic places, was captured by the Union in 1862 and still holds graffiti on the walls PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES from Civil War soldiers. Young children can enjoy “Little Toot’s Imagina- The Garden offers indoor and tion Station” a train-themed play room for early learners. Stroll to the outdoor venues for performing Auto-House to see early automobiles and Huntsville’s first ladder fire groups of all sizes, as well as truck. Climb aboard locomotives, experience Civil War history and learn performance opportunities at about the 100 years of Huntsville’s past that was seen on this historic special events throughout the year. site. Please contact the Depot for customized experiences. Contact the Special Occasions, Events, and Hospitality Services team to learn more: [email protected] Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial FIELD TRIP SEASONAL SCIENCE 200-298 Monroe Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 FIELD TRIPS huntsvilleveteransmemorial.org As the Garden changes with the The Huntsville Veterans Memorial Park honors the men and women who seasons, students have the opportu- currently serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces. nity to experience hands-on learning with timely and engaging topics such as the life cycle of butterflies, the physics behind seeds and nuts, The Huntsville/Madison County Veterans Memorial and the interdependence of trees is a good stop for a history and animals. Field trips include lesson and remembering * those who bravely served. Historic Huntsville Depot an interactive presentation and a is the oldest surviving guided walk through the Garden with railroad depot in Alabama group activities. All programs can be and one of the oldest in the United States. adapted to fit the particular needs of a group. Length of program: 1 ½ to 2 hours Grades: Pre-K—6

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Huntsville Museum of Art

300 Church Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.535.4350 hsvmuseum.org

North Alabama’s leading visual arts center fills its 14 galleries with a variety of traveling exhibitions and the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. The nationally accredited museum also presents shows from its own permanent collection of more than 3,200 pieces. Named as one of the state’s “Top 10” destinations by the Alabama Tourism Department, the Huntsville Museum of Art has gained a reputation throughout the South for bringing high caliber touring exhibitions to the region. In addition, the Museum offers art classes along with special programs, lectures, and musical presentations that add extra dimensions to the art work on display. Docent-led tours are available to enhance your group’s experience. Refer to hsvmuseum.org for exhibition information and a current list of academy classes. Ask about night functions for groups!

Huntsville Museum of Art through- es, Saturday classes, art for home FIELD TRIPS out the year. These programs include schooled students, as well as INTERACTIVE DOCENT-LED gallery walks in which students classes for high school students. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum TOUR join an artist for a tour of his/her Length of course: Varies Taking a tour with a trained docent works currently on view in one of READ AND LEARN EVEN MORE enhances the museum experience. the galleries. Often there are talks

2060-A Airport Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.883.3737 A docent encourages students to ask presented in the Museum’s Great Art is accompanied by a label memorialmuseum.org and answer questions about the art Hall by artists, museum curators, that tells the viewer the artist’s on view. Docents provide a great deal educators, art collectors and art his- name, the title of the work and the This unique venue displays more than 30 historical military vehicles from World War I to the present, as well as of background about the artist, the torians to enhance the enjoyment of materials used to create the piece. artifacts and other memorabilia dating back to the Revolutionary War. Included in the collection are many rare and works and the artistic movement to exhibitions currently on view. Length Its purpose is to provide historical important artifacts such as the serial #1 jeep: the Ford Pygmy. Veteran volunteers present fascinating first-hand which the art belongs. By helping the of course: 1 hour background, define art terms and accounts of some of America’s most significant historic moments student to observe, compare and MUSEUM ACADEMY provide detailed information about interpret, the docent provides CLASSES the artist. This written information students the tools to evaluate art on The Museum offers a wide provides the additional opportunity their own. Groups of ten or more selection of classes and workshops in for individual exploration of the gal- one-of-a-kind maps, photos history based on the museum’s may schedule a docent-led tour with two spacious classrooms overlook- leries at no additional cost. Length FIELD TRIPS and military orders. Length of collection of unique vehicles, as two weeks notice. ing Big Spring International Park. of course: Varies OUR NATION’S MILITARY Length of course: 1 hour course: 1 hour well as representative weapons, Students may select from classes in HERITAGE radios, uniforms and personal Refer to hsvmuseum.org for IN-DEPTH STUDIES OF LECTURES, GALLERY WALKS oil painting, watercolor, mixed media, The students will learn about the gear. Length of course: 1 hour exhibition information and a current list PERIODS OF MILITARY sculpture and ceramics. There are Citizen Soldier Tradition, respect of academy classes. HISTORY FIRST PERSON EXPERI- Many programs are offered by the preschool classes, after school class- for the flag and armed conflicts Students will participate in ENCES at home and abroad from the presentations of specialized This is an ongoing program military staff who “lived the his- facets of military history, often presented by veterans of World tory.” Length of course: 1 hour by veterans who were there. War II and later wars who will Huntsville Museum of Art LIBRARY CONTAINING Length of course: 1 hour share with the students stories MEMOIRS AND about morals, personal IN-DEPTH DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS objectives and accomplishments HISTORY OF MILITARY The students will learn about of young people of another time. VEHICLES, WEAPONS AND World War II from written Length of course: 1 hour EQUIPMENT and oral experiences of World The students will learn about War II veterans. They will view

U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

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Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment

2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.533.0399 | lowemill.net

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is the largest privately owned arts facility in the Southeast. With over 200 working artists, small businesses, restaurants, and live performance venues, this huge historic textile mill is now home to a community of artisans and businesses dedicated to the free expression of the arts. The vision for Lowe Mill is of a true arts destination, Weeden House Museum where artisans can practice their trade while educating the public about art and its value. Visitors are encouraged Weeden House Museum to enter the studios and speak with artists to learn about their work processes, 300 Gates Avenue SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.536.7718 inspirations, and to purchase work. weedenhousemuseum.com Groups can also participate in a wide range of art inspired activities taught Built in 1819, the two-story brick niences and are guided through what by the artists themselves including house, distinguished by a remarkable was happening in Huntsville during glass blowing, chocolate making, screen leaded glass fanlight over the front their lives: the city’s growth, how printing, and painting. Open to the door, was the home of 19th century people made their livings, where they public Wednesday through Saturdays. * poet-artist Maria Howard Weeden. shopped, how they got their food, GREEN PEA PRESS AT LOWE MILL Lowe Mill ARTS & Guests will view the art of Maria when Union Army officers moved 256.533.0399 | greenpeapress.com Entertainment is famous for its Howard Weeden, acclaimed for her Located on the first floor of historic iconic water tower, water color paintings of former slaves Lowe Mill, this low-toxicity studio colorful murals, and and the poems that capture their provides access to equipment used to public art. stories, and learn how she painted create a variety of fine art print media, exquisite portraits which captured including wood, etching, letterpress, the spirit of her model as she screenprint and bookmaking. Green transcended the cultural barriers of Pea offers many field trip and class her time. A visit to Weeden House is opportunities throughout the year such the perfect starting or ending point as t-shirt printing, and book and paper to a guided tour of the Twickenham in, and how life varied after the Civil toy making. Historic District. Private guided tours War. A “History Hunt” through the and event rentals are available. parlors, dining room and bedrooms gives students the opportunity to take in the details of the furnishings and FIELD TRIP discuss why they are so different than CIVIL WAR HISTORY what is in our homes today. Length of Students learn how the home’s course: 1 hour residents lived prior to modern conve- Vertical House Records at Lowe Mill

22 HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU QUESTIONS? ASK US! huntsville.org | 866.ESC2HSV | [email protected] 23 SPACE TO Play * HudsonAlpha is guarded by “Power of Thought,” a sculpture one of a variety of food items, while and non-hereditary cancers and transcription and translation, and celebrating the learning how cell structure impacts use the HNPCC® kit to trace a also create protein folding models human journey by the process and the reasons why cancer-related mutation through to discuss how changes in amino artist Victor Issa. scientists extract DNA. Grades: a family. Using gel electrophoresis, acid sequence may impact protein 9-12 Length of course: 1.5 hours students will identify family function. Grades: 9-12 Length of members carrying the cancer-linked course: 5 hours (Box lunch from ALL IN THE FAMILY- OR IS IT? mutation and discuss ethical HudsonAlpha Bistro is available) Using the HNPCC® kit, students challenges related to genetic testing. will examine the role of inherited GENOME CACHE Grades: 9-12 Length of course: mutations and environmental Using the double helix sidewalks of 5 hours (box lunch available by the factors. They will use a family McMillian Park, students will go on a HudsonAlpha Bistro) medical history to create a pedigree, scavenger hunt to investigate nearly select likely candidates for genetic GENES & CONSEQUENCES 200 genetic points of interest along testing and identify family members This computer-based activity will a Genome Walk®. Students will use carrying the cancer-linked mutation allow students to dive into the the Genome Cache app to answer with gel electrophoresis. Grades: Central Dogma and gain experience trivia questions that will provide 9-12 Length of course: 2.5 hours with DNA sequencing, while them with the next clue. Grades: looking at how changes in regions 6-12 Length of course: 1 hour INVESTIGATING THE GENETICS of DNA can cause disease. Using OF CANCER HudsonAlpha Teaching Lab has one of 15 case studies, students Students will examine the genetic workspace for up to 32 students. will practice DNA base pairing, roots of cancer, compare hereditary HudsonAlpha FIELD TRIPS in the history of biotechnology and Institute for learn about its modern applications. COURSES EXPLORING Biotechnology In the lab, students will examine Field trips at HudsonAlpha are hands on. ENZYMES and use biotechnology tools such as In this investigative activity, micropipettes, gel electrophoresis, 601 Genome Way, Huntsville, AL students will learn about enzyme or protein assays. Length of course: 35806 | 256.327.0400 specificity, discuss the role of en- 1.5 hours Grades: 6-8 zymatic reactions during digestion hudsonalpha.org CYTOGENETICIST FOR THE DAY of a fast food meal, evaluate several

enzymes used in the production Located in Cummings Research Taking on the role of a cytogeneticist, of apple juice and even create Park, the HudsonAlpha Institute for students will examine patient samples their own cheeses using enzymes Biotechnology is a nonprofit genome for chromosomal anomalies and produced by biotechnology. Length research institute and is home to learn how karyotypes are produced. of course: 1.5 hours Grades: 6-8 some of the world’s leading scientists, Using HudsonAlpha’s Disorder entrepreneurs and educators who are KITCHEN DNA WITH A TWIST Detectives® kit, students will also passionately exploring the knowledge OF INQUIRY work through one of 15 patient and possibilities of genomics to Students take DNA extractions to case studies to create a karyotype. improve human, plant and animal the next level by creating their own Length of course: 1.5 hours Grades: life. The fields of biotechnology and extraction solutions using common 9-12 genetics are continuously growing, household items. Students will EXTREME EXTRACTION and Educational Outreach at Hud- learn how cell structure impacts the Extracting DNA is a favorite activ- sonAlpha seeks to prepare the future extraction process and discuss why ity for many students and teachers STEM workforce through hands-on, scientists extract DNA. Grades: and this experience takes it to the lab-based field trips that engage 6-8 Length of course: 1.5 hours students in scientific thinking and next level. Students will create their WHAT IS BIOTECHNOLOGY? put high-tech biotechnology tools in own solutions with common house- Students will investigate key events their hands. hold items to extract DNA from

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Alabama A&M From a historic mill University to the Saturn V moon 4900 Meridian Street N, Normal, AL 35762 rocket, Huntsville has 256.372.4001 | aamusports.com unique spaces to The Alabama A&M University Music Program showcase your talents! is widely recognized as an outstanding university-based music program with a long tradition of excellence. Master clinics are available for band groups. Bridge Street Town

Centre Alabama A&M University 6782 Old Madison Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35806 256.327.8400 | bridgestreethuntsville.com Bridge Street Town Centre is an outdoor lifestyle center with a European design, featuring over 70 upscale shops, many fabulous restaurants and the unique 14-screen Cinemark Pictures. Featuring many beautiful fountains and green open spaces, Bridge Street is proud to have a street entertainment program. Madison Street

Festival First Saturday in October 888.228.5845 * madisonstreetfestival.org With 70+ retail Performance groups from school choirs, Madison Street Festival shops, nationally known SPACE churches, local musicians, dance studios, restaurant options, hotels, gymnastic centers and others are encouraged and a movie theater, to participate. Bridge Street Town Centre is a shopping destination. Panoply Arts Festival Last weekend in April | 256.519.2787 artshuntsville.org TO Panoply Arts Festival includes an ethnocultural exhibition, children’s make-n-take activities and multiple stages featuring jazz, gospel, bluegrass, musical theater, ballroom dancing, songwriter’s showcase and student/youth- friendly performances. Organizers seek performance groups from school choirs, churches, Perform local musicians, dance studios, etc. Panoply Arts Festival Additional opportunities at area attractions.

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* Currently, there are about 73 miles of existing greenways and Numerous local trails located throughout the Huntsville area. organizations welcome volunteers for year-round work and special projects.

Fagan Creek fall foliage. Voluntourism “ Habitat For Humanity Land Trust of I THINK PEOPLE MAKE of Madison County North Alabama 400 Pratt Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 Offices: 2707 Artie Street SW, Suite 6, Huntsville, AL 35801 256.533.2282 | hfhmc.org 256.534.5263 | landtrustNAL.org PLACES, AND HOSPITALITY IS Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical, Trail Management Work Days offer individuals and groups grassroots, Christian housing ministry that seeks to an opportunity to participate in trail rerouting, raking and eliminate poverty housing from the world and make chopping and removal of dead foliage and invasive plants. JUST SETTING THE STAGE. decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The Land Trust will provide the tools, gloves and water...all they need is you! — MELANIE MANSON, Land Trust North Alabama

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From the Lucky Duck Tours—Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt to ghost And Guided walks in the city center, Huntsville’s eclectic community will surprise you AVALON TOURS & HUNTSVILLE with so much to see and do! GHOST WALK Jacque Reeves | 256.509.3940 #iHeartHsv [email protected] THEMES » Plantation Tours » Maple Hill Cemetery » SPIES, LIES and ALIBIS » Mischief and Mayhem » Civil War Bones

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HUNTSVILLE REVISITED * William Hampton | 256.683.7160 Rock climbing blakecenter.com Agriculture/Eco at Monte Sano THEMES Mountain is a African American Heritage popular pasttime » BELLE CHEVRE CREAMERY foothills of the Appalachian’s in New » Civil Rights AND CHEESE SHOP Market, Alabama. Come for u-pick 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road, tulips and sunflowers. SPACES SCULPTURE TRAIL Elkmont, AL 35620 | 256.732.3577 256.519.2787 | spacessculpturetrail.org bellechevre.com HUMBLE HEART FARMS A community-wide sculpture trail Belle Chevre is an artisan goat cheese 25235 Moorseville Road, Elkmont, AL 35620 | 256.777.9268 featuring large-scale visiting and creamery, run out of a gorgeous, humbleheartfarms.com permanent sculpture installations. contemporary rustic creamery built in Humble Heart Farms is a family farm, SPACES engages the public through the old town cotton warehouse. They and its goat cheese is a product of walking tours (guided and self-guided). offer both guided and self-guided tours the Tennessee River Valley. No which include samples/tastings. SCENETHAT TOURS hormones, chemicals or herbicides Denise Swain | 256-658-6900 DUNCAN FARMS are used on the farm. Farm tours are scenethat.net 1259 Salty Bottom Rd, available by appointment. THEMES Gurley, AL 35748 huntsvillefarm.com TATE FARMS COTTON PICKIN » Arts and Culture Duncan Farms is a small 60 acre, PUMPKIN FARMS 8414 Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, » Foodie permaculture-based, family farm just AL 35759 | 256.828.8288 » Agricultural outside Huntsville Alabama. Fresh, local, tatefarmsal.com and responsible with farm tours, CSA, The Tate Farms experience provides ADDITIONAL » Civil Rights and composting program. exposure to a unique working farm, TOURONIMO HUBERT FARMS where memories are planted as Jenny Askins | 256.684.6806 432 Narrow Lane, New Market, AL well as crops. Tours and activities touronimo.com 35761 | 256.759.1099 available seasonally. Explore Alabama through exclusive tours hubertfamilyfarms.com Activities and unique experiences. A family farm cultivating beauty at the

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and endangered animals. Remain and returning to Ditto Landing. in your car on a two-mile route to Arts & MONTE SANO STATE see zebras, zebus, antelope, buffalo, PARK & LODGE Entertainment a camel, ostriches, pythons and 5101 Nolan Road, Huntsville, AL crocodiles. 35801 256.534.3757 | alapark. ART CLASSES HAYS NATURE PRESERVE com The Wine Cellar & GOLDSMITH SCHIFFMAN Monte Sano offers over 20 miles thewinecellarhsv.net WILDLIFE SANCTUARY of hiking trails and over 14 miles Pinot’s Palette 7153 Hwy 431 South, Huntsville, of challenging bike trails. The park pinotspalette.com/huntsville AL 35763 | 256.427.5116 | hunts- features campsites and cabins for Art classes abound at Lowe Mill ARTS villeal.gov lodging. Volunteer opportunities & Entertainment and at the Huntsville The Hays Nature Preserve are available, such as painting Museum of Art. If you would like to and the Goldsmith Schiffman picnic tables and signage, raking enjoy an adult beverage while creating Singing River Wildlife Sanctuary together form leaves and clearing brush from art, check out the Wine Cellar’s Bottle Huntsville’s largest and most hiking trails. Trail & Brush or Pinot’s Palette. Or contact undeveloped park lands. There are us if you’d like to have an artist come NORTH ALABAMA CANOE COMING SOON! over ten miles of trails that wind to you! & KAYAK singingrivertrail.com through bottomlands, swamps, and 2664 Highway 72 E, Huntsville, CONCERTS IN THE PARK sloughs. Come explore hardwood The Singing River Trail (SRT) is a AL 35811 | 256.529.0357 | 300 Church Street, Huntsville, AL forests, walk the fields, and discov- 150-mile trail that connects the 35801 | 256.535.4350 nacktrips.com er the wetlands. Wildlife abounds region, celebrates Native American artshuntsville.org with deer, rabbits, raccoons, and NACK offers a large variety of heritage, provides educational Each Monday night from June through Explore the Stone opportunities, contributes to resident and migratory birds. canoe and kayak rentals, a variety Labor Day, audiences can enjoy an Cuts Trail in Monte economic development, and Sano State Park. of river tours for groups of any eclectic blend of tunes underneath the HUNTSVILLE/MADISON enhances the quality of life for size, shuttle service to all local stars in Big Spring International Park. COUNTY ROWING & residents and visitors waterways, guide service to all local Admission is free. WATERSPORTS throughout North Alabama. waterways and daily information on 256.289.3359 | rowhuntsville.com MADISON SUMMER CONCERTS Great Outdoors water conditions. Downtown Madison | 256.551.2230 Canoe/kayak rentals on the madisonal.gov Tennessee River departing from Enjoy a night under the stars each BROWN BEAR CANOE & KAYAK Madison County Nature Trail, is the Thursday night, from early June to late 256.885.6546 | facebook.com/ perfect place to encounter the elusive August. The City of Madison celebrates brownbearllc beauty of nature with a 16-acre lake, the summer with concerts at the new Located on the Flint River, offers wooded paths, picnic pavilion, chapel, Sports Home Place Park. Admission is free. multiple starting locations. covered bridge and Braille Trail. The The Insanity Complex has a wide variety of activities Nature Trail is open to the public, FANTASY PLAYHOUSE FOREST PADDLE BOARDING HUNTSVILLE HAVOC INSANITY COMPLEX including a skate park. at no charge, every day (including 100 Park Drive, Madison, AL CHILDREN’S THEATER 5019 Colemont Ln NE, Huntsville, Southern Professional holidays) from sunrise to sunset, Hockey League 35758 | 256.319.0000 & ACADEMY AL 35811 | 256.690.7000 insanitycomplex.com 3312 Long Avenue, Huntsville, AL and offers tables for picnickers, 256.518.6160 Stand up paddle board rental and Roller and inline skating, 35805 | 256.539.6829 picturesque scenery for camera buffs, huntsvillehavoc.com lessons based in the Huntsville area. skateboarding and pro shop, fantasyplayhouse.org outdoor classrooms for students, and Easy to learn and fun for individuals, miniature golf, batting Since 1961, Fantasy Playhouse an abundance of plants and wildlife for UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, couples, families, & groups. Call us to cages, arcade, climbing wall Children’s Theater & Academy has all nature lovers. HUNTSVILLE make a reservation. and concessions. brought the magic of theater and Collegiate sports HARMONY PARK SAFARI arts education to families and youth GREEN MOUNTAIN NATURE 256.824.1000 | uahchargers.com 431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville, groups through a production season of TRAIL AL 35803 | 877.726.4625 ALABAMA A&M live children’s theater at the Von Braun 5000 Nature Trail Road, Huntsville, Harmony Park is a federally licensed UNIVERSITY Collegiate sports Center Playhouse and year-round AL 35803 | 256.883.9501 nature preserve of free-ranging exotic 256.372.4001 | aamusports.com arts training. Green Mountain Nature Trail, a.k.a.

32 HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Explore the eclectic wares ADDITIONAL Activities of historic Harrison Brothers - ADDITIONAL Activities originally opened in 1897.

Rocket City Trash Pandas Minor League Baseball Team 256.325.1403 milb.com/rocket-city

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are a Minor League Baseball team of the Double-A South and the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. Miscellaneous They play their home games at Toyota Field, which is located in Madison, Alabama. Great for both HARRISON BROTHERS HUNTSVILLE/MADISON PHOENIX small and big group events. HARDWARE STORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2939 Johnson Road SW, Huntsville, AL 124 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256.880.0671 35801 | 256.536.3631 | 35801 | 256.532.5940 | hmcpl.org phoenixhsv.org harrisonbrothershardware.com The Huntsville/Madison County Public See where American flags are made Harrison Brothers is more than a Library offers tours and themed on this factory tour and learn how glimpse of old Huntsville. It’s a shopper’s programs for groups. Their website Phoenix works to assist people with delight and the perfect place to pick up offers a calendar of programs for all disabilities gain training, skills and a souvenir. Founded in 1879, it is the ages and interests. employment. oldest continuously operating hardware store in the state.

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Huntsville/Madison County offers a wide variety of accommodations. Visithuntsville.org for a complete and current listing of hotels, motels and camping/RV parks.

R W 106 JEFFERSON, CURIO BY HILTON R IP W FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT - 115 ROOMS - 79 ROOMS 106 Jefferson St., Huntsville, AL 35801 1385 Enterprise Way, Huntsville, AL You’ll find service, comfort 256.288.0128 | hilton.com 35816 | 256.971.0921 | 800.228.2800 marriott.com/hsvfi and value at every price B R AC BY MARRIOTT - 120 ROOMS point. For a full listing of 435 Williams Ave SW, Huntsville, AL R OP W FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, AIRPORT - 148 ROOMS the greater Huntsville area 35801 | 256.836.7776 | marriott.com 1000 Glenn Hearn Boulevard, Huntsville, accommodations and spas, R OP W BEST WESTERN PLUS - 168 ROOMS AL 35824 | 256.772.9661 | 800.241.7873 visit huntsville.org. 9035 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL starwood.com 35758 | 256.772.7170 | 800.826.9563 B OP W HAMPTON INN, ARSENAL S. bestwestern.com PARKWAY - 90 ROOMS 501 Boulevard South, Huntsville, AL B OP W CLARION - 159 ROOMS 4815 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 | 256.882.2228 | 800.426.7866 hamptoninn.com 35816 | 256.830.9400 | 800.426.7866 hamptoninn.com B OP W HAMPTON INN, MADISON - 103 ROOMS W COUNTRY INN & SUITES - 64 ROOMS 9225 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 101 Westchester Drive, Madison, AL 35758 | 256.464.8999 | 800.426.7866 35758 | 256.325.0007 | countryinns.com hamptoninn.com

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R IP OP W MARRIOTT HUNTSVILLE - 290 ROOMS 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 Table Pool area at Marriott Huntsville. 256.830.2222 | 800.228.9290 marriott.com

B OP W RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT B IP W HAMPTON INN, VILLAGE OF - 78 ROOMS PROVIDENCE - 103 ROOMS 6305 Residence Inn Road, Huntsville, AL 328 Providence Main Street NW, 35806 | 256.895.0444 | 800.331.3131 Huntsville, AL 35806 | 256.772.2882 marriott.com/hsvri 800.426.7866 | hamptoninn3.hilton.com OP SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT R OP W HILTON GARDEN INN, SPACE - 149 SUITES CENTER - 101 ROOMS 745 Constellation Drive Southwest, From upscale bistros to down 4801 Governors House Drive, Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256.512.0188 home hangouts, you’re never AL 35805 | 256.430.1778 888.236.2427 | marriott.com hiltongardeninn.com far from a great dining OP SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT experience. For a complete IP W HILTON GARDEN INN, SOUTH HUNTSVILLE WEST/RESEARCH PARK listing of restaurants, PARKWAY - 90 ROOMS - 88 SUITES 301 Boulevard South, Huntsville, AL 320 Providence Main St NW, Huntsville, visit huntsville.org. 35802 | 256.881.4170 | 877.782.9444 AL 35806 | 256.430.1485 | marriott.com hiltongardeninn.com B OP W TOWNEPLACE SUITES, REDSTONE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & B OP W GATEWAY - 120 ROOMS SUITES, HUNTSVILLE WEST - 109 ROOMS 6500 Redstone Gateway, SW, Huntsville, 2600 Old Fairway Road, Huntsville, AL AL 35808 | 256.895.3300 | marriott.com 35806 | 256.837.7171 | 800.345.7720 | R OP W WESTIN HUNTSVILLE - 200 ROOMS hiexpress.com 6800 Governors West, NW, Huntsville, B IP W HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL AL 35806 | 256.428.2000 & SUITES - 96 ROOMS westin.com/Huntsville 8956 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758 | 256.258.3000 | 888.465.4329 hiexpress.com

R IP OP W HOLIDAY INN, RESEARCH PARK Coming soon: - 195 ROOMS 5903 University Drive, Huntsville, AL HYATT HOUSE, AUTOGRAPH, 35806 | 256.830.0600 | 800.845.7275 MARGARITAVILLE RESORT AND * holidayinn.com HAMPTON INN & SUITES DOWNTOWN Dig into mouth- watering chicken and waffles and local beer at Old Black Bear Brewing Company. 38 HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU QUESTIONS? ASK US! huntsville.org | 866.ESC2HSV | [email protected] 39 Dreamland BBQ SPACE AT OUR Table SPACE AT OUR Table

SURIN OF THAILAND - $ 975 Airport Road SW, #A1, Huntsville, AL Group Friendly Dining Options 35802 | 256.213.9866 surinofthailand.com

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Guides A variety of themed tours are available AVALON TOURS throughout the historic Jacque Reeves districts in Huntsville 256.536.5737 | 256.509.3940 and Madison. huntsvilleghostwalk.com

HUNTSVILLE REVISITED William Hampton 2007 N Memorial Pkwy, Suite O, Huntsville, AL 35810 256.683.7160 facebook.com/groups/hsvrevisit

SCENETHAT TOURS Denise Swain 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256-658-6900 | scenethat.net

TOURONIMO Jenny Askins 1300 Meridian St, Huntsville, AL 35801 | (256) 684-6806 William Hampton guides visitors at the H.C. touronimo.com Blake Art & History Center.

Motorcoach The bus lane at the Companies & Visitor Center has capacity for your Services motor coach.

CAPITAL TRAILWAYS CHARTERS & TOURS * 8430 Segers Road, Madison, One of our annual AL 35756 | 256.464.6566 walking tours will get you acquainted 888.857.5851 with the historic fax: 256.464.6675 neighborhoods capital-trailways.com of Huntsville and Madison SPIRIT COACH, LLC 9290 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758 | 256.772.7751 877.248.474 | fax: 256.461.1042 spirit-coach.com

TAKERS TRANSPORTATION PO Box 22631, Huntsville, AL STEP-ON GUIDES 35814 | 256.653.0457 HUNTSVILLE LUXURY TRANSPORATION 256.684.1180 & Motorcoaches huntsvilleluxurytransportation.com

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Hub & Spoke

No matter where your tour leads, you will find creative cuisine, friendly people, and sites uniquely Southern.

Huntsville is a convenient hub for meeting our neighbors Go south for the charming AVE MARIA GROTTO in in the beautiful North Alabama Mountain Lakes region. Cullman and the magnificent SHRINE OF THE Take circle tours that extend to the west to see the FAME MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT in Hanceville. The scenic RECORDING STUDIO, ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF beauty of LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK, the FAME, IVY GREEN, BIRTHPLACE OF HELEN KELLER covered bridges near ONEONTA and GADSDEN’S and the RATTLESNAKE SALOON. Birthplace shrines NOCCALULA FALLS are worth the drive. honor “father of the blues” W.C. HANDY and OLYMPIAN Head north to the JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY in Lynch- JESSE OWENS. Sample cheeses recommended by the burg, Tennessee, and PRICHARD’S DISTILLERY in nearby Food Network and Southern Living at BELLE CHEVRE Kelso, Tennessee. Sample award winning CREAMERY and HUMBLE HEART FARMS. Explore the wines at AMBER FALLS WINERY AND CELLARS and wonders of “THE DISMALS” and the BANKHEAD NATCHEZ HILLS WINERY AND VINEYARDS in FOREST. Tour the newly restored home of FIGHTING Hampshire, Tennessee. JOE WHEELER and the BLUE AND GRAY MUSEUM. Walk down the shaded streets of historic MOORESVILLE Customized, multi-city itineraries can be developed to Annual Events and enjoy a farm to table meal at 1818 FARMS. make your tour meet the needs of your group.

Ride east to CATHEDRAL CAVERNS and see the world’s Call Pam at the CVB to book your exclusive tour! For our most up to date list of local area events and festivals, visit: largest stalagmite, shop the unique UNCLAIMED 866.ESC2HSV BAGGAGE CENTER in Scottsboro, and enjoy the scenery and extreme adventures of LITTLE RIVER CANYON. huntsville.org

A statue of Jack Daniel watches over the underground cave spring - a highlight of the Jack Daniel Distillery tour in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

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Getting Here is Easy!

Centrally positioned in the Southeast, a quick drive from these cities...

Traveling to the Rocket City is a breeze! You can reach Huntsville by air, car or boat, and once you are here, navigate the city INDIANAPOLIS streets with ease. 6.5 hours KNOXVILLE CHATTANOOGA 4 hours CHICAGO 1.5 hours 9 hours

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Huntsville International Airport

1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824 | 256.772.9395 flyhuntsville.com Served by several major carriers with non-stop service between many destinations, the airport is a quick 15 FIND minutes from downtown Huntsville via Interstate 565. Many area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Your Way Huntsville is in the Central Time Zone.

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