Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Huntsville, Alabama, United States
- 5.0 Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial (43 reviews)
-One of the most mesmerizing veterans tributes I've seen
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Educational sites • Fountains
The Huntsville Veterans Memorial, dedicated on Veterans Day, 11.11.11, honors and pays tribute to all veterans for their "Courage", "Sacrifice", and "Duty". The Memorial has become a hallowed place that inspires visitors to reflect, remember and honor veterans. It provides an educational venue to teach visitors about our military past, the cost of war, and sacrifices made to ensure our freedom. See more..
- 5.0 Weeden House Museum (26 reviews)
-Fascinating history lesson
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Built in 1819 (the same year Alabama became a state) the home is not only a source of fine 19th Century furnishings and Federal style architecture but is also the home of poet and artist Maria Howard Weeden. Howard Weeden was born in the house in 1846. Except for the Civil War years when Federal officers occupied the home, Howard spent her entire life in the home. She is known as being one of the first artists to paint African Americans true to life during the years following the Civil War. Guests enjoy a guided history tour which transports them to a bygone era learning about architecture, Weeden art and life in the Antebellum South. Since the home is furnished with antiques and original art, tours are guided tours and last around an hour. Tours are offered twice a day, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 11AM and 1 PM to 2PM or by appointment. Please refer to the website for specific closed dates as the museum is also an event venue and is closed on dates that those events occur. See more..
- 5.0 Monte Sano Nature Preserve (24 reviews)
-Love hiking multiple trails
Nature & Wildlife Areas
We have explored several of the trails in recent weeks. Most of them accessible from trailheads that have free parking. (For a while that was our hesitation for going to Monte Sano. We thought you would have to pay. Which, if you'd like to park in the state park, you do. But, there are plenty of Land Trust parking areas to explore the trails for free.) The trails were well marked, and most were well traversed. We always enjoy exploring and catching some beautiful views, or waterfalls, creeks, animals, etc. We have been able to do all of the trails we have done with our four kids easily. Ages 13, 12, 8, 6. See more..
- 4.5 Maple Hill Cemetery (80 reviews)
-Historical walking pleasure
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries
I live across the street from Maple Hill Cemetery, which has a sign saying it is the oldest continuously operating municipal cemetery in the Southeast. Because it's so convenient, I walk there every morning, very early to miss the mowers and blowers who are always at work by 7:15 keeping this beautifully landscaped cemetery in pristine condition. Five Alabama governors are buried in the oldest part of the cemetery, as well as Alabama U.S. Senator John Sparkman and Tallulah Bankhead's mother (Tallu was born in Huntsville). Many of the gravestones have photographs or interesting designs, and some have special plantings. Even though I've been walking there since 1988, I still find things I had never seen before. My only regret is that they don't permit dogs. There used to be a lot more walkers there when they did, and I never once saw unscooped poop. See more..
- 4.5 Twickenham (79 reviews)
-Beautiful homes Twickenham district Huntsville, AL
Neighborhoods
The Twickenham district was a real treat. Some of the homes really stand out, like the Leroy Pope mansion on Echols ave. SE. As KPix88 mentioned there is a downloadable guide of the district. The guide has an audio component as well as visual aids on screen. One can walk or bike the area and see these beautiful old homes. See more..
- 4.5 Land Trust of North Alabama (47 reviews)
-A must do hike
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking, and horseback riding on 40 miles of trails offered by Alabama’s first land trust: the Land Trust of North Alabama. Three Nature Preserves - each larger than Central Park and all within Huntsville city limits – are open dawn to dusk. Focusing on land preservation and conservation, fresh water resource protection, environmental education, and guided hike series outreach. Don’t miss the Moon Dance and Concerts at Three Caves! See more..
- 4.5 Hays Nature Preserve (35 reviews)
-Beautiful well kept park
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Kids love the playground area up front, and the paved path that crosses the river is nice. Haven't been in a while, but you need to plan accordingly if there has been a lot of rain as the path across the river floods over. If the river is really high, I'd keep to the main park side of the river. See more..
- 4.5 Parkway Place (34 reviews)
-Best Shopping Mall
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Shopping Malls
Parkway Place Mall, located in the Huntsville, AL, area features more than 100 specialty shops including Forever21, Pottery Barn and Chico's. Dining options include Carrabba's and Picadilly Cafeteria. See more..
What's a Hidden gem?
We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.
