Where to stay

Huntsville played an important role in the U.S. space program. To find out more about it, consider staying in a hotel in Sherwood Park, the closest neighborhood to the museum documenting space history. Head to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to see the impressive display of rockets, including a replica of the famous Saturn V that powered Apollo missions. The site also has interactive exhibits and movies about space for your entertainment. To be closer to most of the city's other cultural attractions, including the Huntsville Museum of Art, consider staying in accommodations in Downtown Huntsville.

Huntsville is blessed with more than 60 parks and green spaces, meaning you won't be short of places to slow down and relax. Book a room close to Sherwood Park to visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Huntsville Botanical Garden, home to one of the largest open-air butterfly gardens in America. Sports fans should book a hotel in West Huntsville, which has two significant parks, including John Hunt Park featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and a tennis center. Nearby, Brahan Spring Park is great for families and has a huge public swimming pool. For serious walkers and hikers, accommodations in Ryland offer a good base to explore Monte Sano State Park and hike to the summit of Monte Sano Mountain.