North Alabama

Travel Guide

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Huntsville
North Alabama
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Alabama’s colorful culture and energetic cities combine with its spectacular scenery in the northern third of the state, a region rich with classic Americana.

Many of the images associated with the Deep South find their origins in North Alabama. This picturesque region has strong links to its past and offers insight into the state’s soulful musical history. Come here to discover Alabama’s technologically significant cities and vast swaths of tranquil countryside in the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains.

Explore the picturesque town of Mooresville to get a sense of North Alabama’s history. It was founded in 1818, the year before Alabama gained statehood, and retains its pioneering atmosphere.

One of North Alabama’s most famous exports is its music industry. Go on a musical pilgrimage to the cities of Florence and Muscle Shoals, where legends such as Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett recorded their greatest hits. Learn about the story of Southern Soul in the W.C. Handy Home and Museum, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the FAME Recording Studios.

Experience contemporary Alabama in the city of Huntsville. Art enthusiasts and culture vultures can lose hours in the vast and beautiful Huntsville Museum of Art, which has a large collection of 19th- and 20th-century artworks. Take your family to the US Space and Rocket Center, which features an authentic Saturn V moon rocket and thrilling exhibits dedicated to space travel.

The nearby city of Decatur promises even more to explore. Travel through time on a walking tour of civil war sites in the surrounding area. Spend your evening at the Princess Theatre, which hosts touring Broadway musicals and a wide variety of musical performances.

Escape to the stunning landscape of the southwestern Appalachian Mountains. Follow one of the hiking trails in Lake Guntersville State Park and explore the archaeological sites of Russell Cave.

Fly into Huntsville International Airport from cities around the country to reach North Alabama. The region is warm enough to visit at any time of year. Visit the mountains in fall, however, to witness the spectacular transformation of the foliage when the scenery bursts into a dazzling array of colors.

Where to stay in North Alabama

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Priceville

Priceville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and Priceville Town Hall.

Priceville
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Quigley

If you're spending some time in Quigley, Big Spring Park and Von Braun Center are top sights worth seeing.

Quigley
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Providence

Though Providence might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Westside Center and MidCity Huntsville.

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Hampton Cove

While Hampton Cove isn't home to many top sights, Hampton Cove Golf Course and Madison County Nature Trail-Green Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.

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East Florence

If you're spending some time in East Florence, Wilson Lake and Tennessee River are top sights worth seeing.

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Sherwood Park

Some popular features of Sherwood Park include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Bridge Street Town Centre or US Space and Rocket Center are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Sherwood Park
Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
3 out of 5
93 Wynn Drive NW, Sherwood Park, Huntsville, AL
The price is P6,584 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P6,584
P7,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
Hyatt Place Huntsville/ Research Park/ Redstone
Hyatt Place Huntsville/ Research Park/ Redstone
3 out of 5
6860 Governors West NW, Huntsville, AL
The price is P5,216 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P5,216
P6,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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Hyatt Place Huntsville/ Research Park/ Redstone
stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
4 out of 5
26800 Success Dr SW, Madison, AL
The price is P5,669 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
P5,669
P6,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Wheeler National ...
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stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
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stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
4 out of 5
26800 Success Dr SW, Madison, AL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Wheeler National ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"This was my second time to stay at one of these properties. Both times have been superb and the value is the best in the industry. Definitely, high on the repeat list."

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stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier
Starlight Haven Weiss Lake
Starlight Haven Weiss Lake
3.5 out of 5
720 County Rd 199, Cedar Bluff, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Cedar Bluff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attraction Godfreys Island is located nearby.
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Starlight Haven Weiss Lake
Aurora Condos by Barsala
Aurora Condos by Barsala
4 out of 5
5550 Promenade Point Pkwy, Madison, AL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Madison City Farmers ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Perfect stay"

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Aurora Condos by Barsala
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