Explore Madison County
Burritt on the Mountain-A Living Museum
Burritt on the Mountain has been referred to as a "Jewel on the Mountain." Start with Dr. William Henry Burritt's eclectic mansion, add a historic park with restored 19
Huntsville, AL MuseumsLand Trust of Huntsville & North Alabama
Monte Sano & Wade Mountain Preserves featuring 20 mi. of public trails; spring/fall hike series, tours of Three Caves, educational Kidz Hike;
Huntsville, AL Nature PreservesAcross the Pond
A huge selection of plants, planters, and water features, including fish and ponds, and a store full of garden and wildlife items. Coming soon will be a wildlife/nature area with streams and plants, along with "lookout/observation"
Huntsville, AL Nature Centers3 H Stables
Great horses, friendly guides. See beautiful Alabama from horseback. Seasoned riders as well as novices are welcome. Plan for 2-4
Huntsville, AL StablesHuntsville Botanical Garden
Gift shop, tea room, picnic areas and pavilion. Seasonal Butterfly House, Spring Festival of Flowers, Scarecrow Trail and Galaxy of Lights from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. 112 acres of beautiful gardens and walking paths.
Huntsville, AL Botanical GardensHarmony Park Safari
Federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic and endangered animals. Remain in car for 2-mi./3.25
Huntsville, AL SafarisBig Spring Park
Lagoon with ducks and fish. Part of Indian Creek Canal, formerly used to transport cotton. Huntsville was settled in 1805
Huntsville, AL ParksTwickenham Historic District & Guided Walking Tour
Alabama's largest antebellum district. Federal, Italianate and classical architecture. Also see 1819 Weeden House Musem, Alabama'
Huntsville, AL Walking Tours