Huntsville
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Huntsville
This modern city is home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the world’s largest space attraction and Space Camp; Called Rocket City, Huntsville has more rocket scientist for its population that any other American city. Space Camp offers simulated astronaut training for children as well as adults and family camps. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is the official center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and Alabama’s number one ticketed attraction Space Camp offers simulated astronaut training for children as well as adults and family camps.
It’s not all science and technology, though. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is the largest, privately-owned arts facility in the U.S., and you can find it just southwest of the heart of Huntsville. This historic textile factory building has been redeveloped into 131 working studios for over 200 artists and makers, six fine art galleries, a multi-use theatre, and performance venues.
Downtown Huntsville is also where you’ll find the Huntsville Museum of Art, a nationally accredited museum that fills its seven galleries each year with a variety of traveling exhibitions and the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists.
It’s not just art you’ll find in Downtown Huntsville. During the Civil War, Huntsville’s Depot - and the city itself – was captured by Union soldiers. The Depot is now a historic museum where the public can see graffiti written on the walls by Confederate soldiers, still on display after all these years.
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Suggested Accommodation
Holiday Inn Research ParkModerate
From £85 per room per night
Located at Madison Square Mall, approximately fifteen minutes from downtown, this is a great base for exploring the area.
The hotel has a restaurant, bar, indoor and outdoor pool and fitness room. The rooms are well equipped with coffee maker, iron and ironing board and hairdryer.
The Westin HuntsvilleFirst Class
From £123 per room per night
Located at the Bridge Street shopping and dining complex, within easy reach of the city's attractions.
The Westin offers a restaurant, bar, indoor/outdoor pool and fitness centre. The rooms are well equipped with coffee maker, iron and ironing board, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer and Westin's signature 'Heavenly Bed'. Children under 12 years stay free in the room when sharing existing bedding.