Huntsville

Representing a good mix of ages-old Southern hospitality, cultural diversity of the region and innovativeness of present day America, Huntsville is a truly a city of dreams. From its high-tech ventures to the rich heritage, the city is equally at home with both 19th and 21st century. Hailed as one of the most recognized cities in the Southeast, Huntsville is the fourth largest city in the state of Alabama. A city in Madison and Limestone counties and the county seat of Madison County, it is well-known for its contribution is America's space and technology sector.

The written history of Huntsville AL can be traced back to 1805 when its pioneer, John Hunt, settled here. It was initially incorporated as Twickenham but was renamed Huntsville during the War of 1812. By then, the city had remarkably grown in terms of population and size; stretching alongside Tennessee River and adding various industries and economic resources. Throughout its history, Huntsville kept shifting its economic base from one industry to other. The 1840s and '50s were marked by cotton trading while 20th century brought space missions and technology. From its proximity to United States Army Aviation and Missile Command to home of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Cummings Research Park, Huntsville has always remained in the forefront of region's development.

The Huntsville of today is as bright and successful as it ever was. It is highly preferred city for both business and quality of life. Projected by Forbes as one of the Fastest Growing Metros in the Country in 2008, it is undoubtedly Alabama's premier location to live and work. Besides defense, aerospace and biotech sector, the city offers employment opportunities in telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, electronics, software and IT related industries. The life is further simplified with citizens-friendly approach of administration and peaceful environment.

Since the city of Huntsville houses a good number of immigrants and re-locaters, hence it possesses a certain kind of cultural diversity that cannot be seen anywhere else in the State. At one hand, its tourist attractions reflect the heritage of America; then on the other hand, various events and happenings related to arts, culture and entertainment present a. exciting blend of international cultures.

Huntsville is a visitor delight in every respect. From breathtaking mountain vistas to world-class recreational facilities, the city truly reflects the best gifts of nature. The city offers outstanding option for shopping, dining and nightlife while its year round live events scene is something to die for. Among the major attractions of the city, its three historic districts are quite popular.

For the architectural styles of Federal and Greek Revival, Twickenham Historic District should be your first stop. Weeden House Museum is a popular attraction of the district. The Old Town Historic District houses buildings ranging from late 1820s to early 1900s while the Five Points Historic District is relatively newer; showcasing turn of the 20th century architect. The Alabama Constitution Village and Clay House Museum are the top-rated visitors' points of interest in Huntsville. Located on Monte Sano Mountain is another historic delight, the Burritt Museum and Park, which features nature trails and scenic overlooks, completed with an old-styled mansion of 1930s. The Historic Huntsville Depot and North Alabama Railroad Museum are good spots to explore the history of the region on detail.

A National Historic Landmark and perhaps the best attraction of Huntsville, US Space & Rocket Center is a place worth-visiting. It is home to the US Space Camp and Aviation Challenge programs and features interesting activities for the visitors. Featuring hands-on showcase of space technology, it gives you a chance to become astronauts for a day and experience life like never before. The city also houses a child friendly interactive museum Sci-Quest.

If technology is the backbone of Huntsville, the arts rests right in its heart. The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Huntsville Museum of Art and Flying Monkey Arts are just a few examples of city's exploding cultural scene. Some of the significant cultural centers include Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center and Renaissance Theatre. The former is oldest children's theater in the city while the later is an intimate theater that featuring two separate stages upstairs and downstairs. The largest convention space in Huntsville is Von Braun Center that has been serving the community since 1975. The arena, theater and concert hall has hosted the biggest events in town's history. For sports freaks, there is a wide variety of games and sports both indoor and outdoor in facilities like Huntsville Speedway, Huntsville Soccer Complex, Joe Davis Stadium, Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, Milton Frank Stadium and Louis Crews Stadium.

The major fests that fill the annual calendar of Huntsville's events include three-day musical extravaganza Big Spring Jam, Christmas celebrations, Panoply Arts Festival, The June Black Arts Festival and general-interest science fiction convention, Constellation. Besides this, the city hosts wonderful events of music, dance and theater all year long, for which Huntsville Tickets are available at reasonable rates. To sum up, Huntsville offers a wealth of visitor attractions for both the native and international visitors. So checkout this friendly community and please yourself with the best things in life!