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Twickenham Historic District Twickenham Historic District is Alabama’s largest antebellum district, featuring several of the finest examples of federal, Italianate, and classic architecture in the state. This district was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, becoming the first of its kind in Huntsville! This ‘lavish’ neighborhood is considered to be Antebellum,…

Madison County Nature Trail A Park for All Seasons Madison County Nature Trail, otherwise known as Green Mountain Nature Trail, is a 1.5 nature trail located in a 72-acre park atop Green Mountain in southeast Huntsville. The trail itself surrounds a gorgeous 17-acre lake, Sky Lake, and provides the most gorgeous views in every season….

Alabama Constitution Hall Park Step inside the picket fence and be transported back to 1819 … Alabama Constitution Hall Park, formerly known as Constitution Village, is a historic open-air museum and park located within the EarlyWorks complex, which is considered to be ‘the South’s largest hands-on history museum complex’. This ‘village’ reenacts life in 1819, the…

Harmony Park Safari Maybe, just maybe occasionally we can see our enchanted bountiful planet through our eyes and not our screens’ – Original founder of Harmony Park Harmony Park Safari is a unique Huntsville experience that allows you to get close to zebras, giraffes, kangaroos, and several more exotic and endangered animals via your car!…

Monte Sano State Park Welcome to Monte Sano State Park, the 2,140-acre public recreation area and mountaintop oasis located on the east side of Huntsville atop Monte Sano Mountain. Monte Sano Mountain got its name from the Spanish translation, meaning ‘mountain of health’ because it was highly popular in the late 1800s for guests looking…

Bridge Street Town Centre Huntsville’s Premier Mixed-Use Lifestyle Center, Bridge Street Town Center, is one of our favorite places to send student groups while in the area. Featuring over 80 different shops and restaurants, a 14-screen theater, live entertainment on the weekends, and a 5-acre lake with surrounding walking trail, this is a really great…

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a genomics-based research center with a goal of improving human health and wellbeing. Based on 4 core principles of Education, Research Driven Discovery, Clinical Care, and Entrepreneurship, this 152-acre research campus will make a great STEM-based stop for your students. Holding some of the world’s leading scientists,…

Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment Welcome to the largest privately owned arts facility in the United States, Huntsville’s Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment complex. Located in what used to be a local Textile Mill (circa 1901), this cultural complex holds 148 different studios for over 200 working artists, plus 6 galleries, a theatre, and various…

Coastal Segway Adventures If your group is looking for a more exciting way to see the trails around Orange Beach and the Gulf Shores you may want to look into an afternoon with Coastal Segway Adventures! This company offers 2 hour guided tours or 30 minute free rides with training through parts of the Gulf…

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail system consists of 7 different trails that span Orange Beach, the Gulf Shores, and the Gulf State Park. The entirety of the system passes through 6 distinct ecosystems, seeing such things as Coastal Hardwood Swamps, Freshwater Marshes, Pinewood Forests, and much more. This system was…

Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruises A Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise is a great afternoon or evening activity for your group, this company offering really fun, really relaxing 1.5-hour cruises along Orange Beach’s back bays. Family owned and operated, you can certainly expect a pleasant staff experience on your journey, with options for afternoon or sunset cruises,…

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach The center cherishes its place in the rich history of our area while bringing new and innovative ideas in the arts — all in a warm and welcoming environment of Southern hospitality. Welcome to the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, the absolutely breathtaking waterfront fine art gallery featuring…