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Attractions
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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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