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http://hsvbg.org
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Huntsville Botanical Garden - There's always something
growing on! The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a beautiful
110-acre site with stunning floral collections, inviting
woodland paths and broad grassy meadows. The 5-acre Central
Corridor Garden, features aquatic, perennial, and annual
displays ablaze with color from early spring through fall.
Roses, daylilies, herbs, and ferns delight the visitor while
the demonstration vegetable garden and composting bins
educate. Kids of all ages love the G-scale trains that
travel the Garden Railway. The Butterfly House, with over 50
species of native butterflies, is open May through September
each year. Over 200,000 visitors annually enjoy special
events such as the Spring Festival of Flowers, Scarecrow
Trail, Galaxy of Lights and summer concerts. Enjoy lunch in
the Tea Room.
Food available
onsite. Restaurant(s) nearby.
Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-58PM &
Sun. 1-8 PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New
Year's Day. GALAXY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THRU NIGHTLY 5:30-9 PM
Directions: 4747 Bob
Wallace Avenue between the Space & Rocket Center and Jordan
Lane. Take I-565 exit 15 and go east or take exit 17 and go
west on Bob Wallace Avenue. 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
Contact: (256)
830-4447 (877) 930-4447
Days/Hours of Operation:
Saturday 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM-8:00 PM
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North Alabama Railroad Museum
www.suncompsvc.com/narm
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Reservations recommended for train rides, no admission, no
parking fee, self guided tour.
May-September hours: Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 AM-1:30
PM, and by appointment. Self guided Sun., Mon. Thurs. & Fri.
Call and leave message for reservations.
Directions: I-565 east
until it changes to 72, east 2 miles to Moores Mill Road,
North on Moores Mill Road, cross second Railroad track, left
on Chase Road for 1/2 mile. The museum on the left. 694
Chase Road Huntsville, AL 35815
Contact: Hugh
Dudley, Director (256) 851-6276
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http://sci-quest.org
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More than 150 exciting interactive exhibits await the young
and young at heart at Sci-Quest, North Alabama's premiere
hands-on science center. Awaken the senses and energize the
imagination while learning basic principles of science. All
under one roof, you can get carried away in the Tornado
Simulator, examine the mysteries of the human body with
Grossology, get into the swing of things with the giant
Magnetic Pendulum, and much more. In addition to permanent
and traveling exhibits, Sci-Quest offers education programs
for children, age four through sixth grade. Groups visiting
Sci-Quest can have a more in-depth educational experience by
participating in a Science Encounter demonstration. And no
one will want to miss a 3D presentation in the
state-of-the-art Immersive Reality Theater.
Restaurant(s)
nearby.
Reservations: Recommended for groups of 10
or more children; Students ages 3-18, Children under 2 are
free. Will be closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day & New Years Eve Day
Directions: From
I-565, take Exit 15 and follow the signs to Old Madison
Pike. Turn right on to Wynn Drive. Sci-Quest is located in
the Calhoun Community College-Huntsville Campus building.
Free parking behind the building. 102D Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
Contact: Courtney
Hardiman (256) 837-0606
info@sci-quest.org
Days/Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Discount available to
groups of 10 or more with advanced reservations.
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Veterans Memorial Museum
http://www.memorialmuseum.org
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The Museum is dedicated to promoting and disseminating the
accomplishments of American military men and women. Our
emphasis is on participants of World War I and subsequent
conflicts, whose survivors and families can use the Museum
facilities to reminisce on their own experiences and those
of parents, grandparents, and other close relatives. The
Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles
from World War I to the present, as well as tableaus,
artifacts, and other memorabilia.
Other hours, for veteran or student groups, are available by
appointment. Donation is $5 per adult, $4 for seniors, and
$3 for students under 18.
2060-A Airport Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
Contact: (256)
883-3737
info@memorialmuseum.org
Days/Hours of Operation:
Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
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