Thinking about moving to Huntsville?
Understanding a city means looking beyond the houses.
One reason we love helping people discover Huntsville is the variety of experiences available throughout the city. From its space and engineering heritage to outdoor recreation, local restaurants, arts and entertainment, there's much more to the Rocket City than many first-time visitors expect.
Here are a few ways to experience Huntsville.
Explore Downtown Huntsville
Downtown is one of the easiest places to start.
Walk around Big Spring International Park, explore local restaurants and shops, attend an event or visit one of the cultural attractions surrounding the city center.
The Von Braun Center hosts concerts, performances, sporting events and conventions, while the Huntsville Museum of Art sits alongside Big Spring Park.
Downtown also connects visitors with Huntsville's history through nearby historic districts and landmarks.
Experience Huntsville's Space History
Huntsville didn't earn the nickname Rocket City by accident.
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has called Huntsville home since 1960 and has played an important role in American spaceflight.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center serves as Marshall's official visitor center and gives visitors an opportunity to explore Huntsville's space heritage.
For anyone new to the city, it's one of the most distinctly Huntsville experiences you can have.
Get Outdoors
North Alabama's landscape gives residents plenty of opportunities to get outside.
Depending on your interests, you can explore:
Monte Sano State Park
Local greenways
Hiking and biking trails
Ditto Landing
Big Spring International Park
Green Mountain Nature Trail
Nearby lakes and outdoor destinations
One of Huntsville's advantages is being able to enjoy city amenities and outdoor recreation in the same weekend.
Discover Huntsville's Different Districts
Huntsville isn't centered around only one entertainment area.
Downtown, MidCity, Stovehouse, Campus No. 805 and other developments offer different combinations of restaurants, events and entertainment.
Exploring each is a great way to get a feel for the city's personality.
Explore Local History
Huntsville's history stretches well beyond the Space Age.
The Downtown area is surrounded by historic architecture and neighborhoods, including Twickenham, Old Town and Five Points.
Alabama Constitution Hall Park also highlights Huntsville's role in Alabama becoming a state in 1819.
Experience Huntsville Like a Local
If you're considering relocating, spend more than a few hours touring homes.
Grab coffee.
Walk a neighborhood.
Try a local restaurant.
Drive your potential commute.
Visit Downtown on a weekend.
Explore the areas where you might actually spend your everyday life.
Choosing a home is about more than bedrooms and bathrooms — you're choosing a community.
Considering moving to Huntsville? The Cinder Group would love to help you explore the Rocket City and find a home that fits the way you want to live.
