Since opening its doors in 1970, nearly 16 million people have toured the Center. The vast majority of those visitors have been from out of state or from foreign nations. Many of the more than 550,000 annual visitors are school students on field trips to their future. Dozens of interactive exhibits encourage visitor participation, prompting one official to note: “Here, everyone can be an astronaut for the day!”
Home to Space Camp® and Aviation Challenge® Camp, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) is the most comprehensive U.S. manned spaceflight hardware museum in the world. Its large rocket and space hardware collection is valued in the tens of millions of dollars. From America’s first satellite, Explorer I, to next generation space vehicles like Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, the museum showcases the past, present and future of human spaceflight.
The USSRC is more than just artifacts! Experience the physics of astronaut training like never before in simulators like Space Shotand G-Force. Our Spacedome IMAX® Theater transports you to different worlds with amazing documentary films like Hubble, and live demonstrations in the Discovery Theater will have you seeing space science in a whole new light. There’s always something happening at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center!
Notable Artifacts
National Historic Landmark Saturn V Moon Rocket
Pathfinder – the world’s only full-stack space shuttle display
Apollo 16 Command Module
Skylab Orbital Workshop
Apollo 12 Moon Rock
Three museums—one incredible adventure!
Civil War soldiers, a Talking Tree, and whimmy diddles—see them all at the EarlyWorks Family of Museums: Alabama Constitution Village, the Huntsville Depot and Museum, and EarlyWorks Children’s History Museum.
These three museums in the heart of historic downtown Huntsville, Alabama, will take you on a journey back in time. Experience history as it comes to life in unique settings such as a 46-foot keel boat, an 1860’s era depot or the cabinet shop where delegates met to discuss and draft the constitution for statehood in 1819.
Your incredible adventure awaits at the South’s largest hands-on history museum complex!
Welcome to Topgolf – the premier entertainment destination in Huntsville. And by entertainment destination, we’re talking about a place where you can come for birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate events, date nights, or just a night out with friends, and everyone will have a great time.
No matter the occasion or who you share it with, we believe that every great time starts with play, is fueled by food and drinks, moved by music and all made possible through community.
X-GOLF HUNTSVILLE
We offer five state-of-the-art simulators which are designed for golfers at all stages of their game. Whether you want to sharpen up your game to gain that competitive edge or are just starting out and want to learn new skills without battling the outdoors, this is the place for you. The simulators can give you data about your swing and ball striking to improve your game and along with that, we can help you take your game to the next level by having a PGA qualified professional on our team.
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
X-Golf has engineered the most advanced and accurate golf simulation experience in the world. Our state-of-the-art ball tracking technology delivers astounding realism through a unique balance of impact sensors, laser & camera systems. Every detail counts in crafting an experience that provides players with the precision required to master the game, or the simplicity and pure enjoyment of playing golf for fun.
CORPORATE EVENTS, CHARITY EVENTS & PRIVATE PARTIES
X-Golf Huntsville will help make your Corporate or Charity Event run smoothly by working with you each step of the way. We have packages available from 10-50 people plus food, beer/wine, and golf tip packages with a pro available.
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Downtown Huntsville, Inc. is a membership organization committed to creating a vibrant, diverse and economically sustainable downtown Huntsville. It’s partner organization, Downtown Charitable Fund, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2004 that supports downtown development efforts of the city through donations and private investments. Each entity has its own board of directors with five members serving on both boards.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Huntsville invites you to make plans to join them at their new “Home of Serious Steaks” at Twickenham Place. After 10 years of distinctive Huntsville dining, they’ve moved to a brand new location and designed a restaurant space where you can enjoy Happy Hour daily from 4-6:30 PM in our bar and lounge and dinner nightly from 5 PM on in our dining rooms.
They’ve also created a stunning room for your next private party for up to 50 guests – be it a business event or a more personal social celebration. AND – the entire restaurant is available for meetings and private events any hour of the day. Tell them EXCURSIONS sent you!
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Dinner Served Nightly
Daily 4 PM – 6:30 PM INFO
Named the “Best Mexican Restaurant in Huntsville,” Rosie’s Cantina is a fun and festive atmosphere for casual family dining. Serving honest, handmade Tex-Mex favorites, as well as innovative house specialties, Rosie’s atmosphere, is filled with unique works of art, antiques from Old Mexico, and upbeat music. Relax by our beautiful fountain surrounded by Mexican architecture. A full-service bar features Rosie’s famous Margarita Menu, an extensive collection of Mexican beers, tequilas, select wines, and martinis. Our Mambo Taxi is legendary! Locally owned and operated since 1995, Rosie’s is a Huntsville tradition. Join us and experience “Flavors Fantasticos!”
Lunch Specials daily until 4 pm
Curbside Service
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mon – Thurs 11 am – 9 pm
Fri – Sat 11 am – 10 pm
“VOTED BEST STEAK”
Voted Nick’s Ristorante as best steak in Alabama in North Alabama by Alabama Cattleman’s Association! Nick Mikus welcomes you to his fine establishment built on over 40 years of world travel. He knows what folks like and caters to them to ensure a memorable experience whether it be for the regular neighborhood clients or those who are traveling through Huntsville on business or leisure. Nick’s Ristorante is an upscale restaurant with elegant surroundings, but you remain casual and relaxed as the staff takes care of all the details. Nick’s Ristorante offers the best in 100% Certified Angus Beef as well as premium seafood and some fantastic Northern Italian meals. You will enjoy the atmosphere, service and wonderful food. Nick considers his restaurant an extension of his home and he loves to entertain. The dining room is smoke free, but the lounge is cigar friendly, so after dinner enjoy your favorite cordial and have a nice cigar if you are so inclined. Only those over 19 may enter the establishment.
Nick’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5-11PM with Happy Hour daily 5-6:30PM and kitchen 5-10PM.
North Alabama, also known as the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, formed in 1964 with the express purpose of developing North Alabama’s travel industry and marketing the region to the traveling public. We now serve sixteen counties with an ever-expanding membership base representing progressive travel-regulated businesses and associations as well as various levels of government. Our hope is to expand on, and not duplicate, the objectives or efforts of local associations and organizations that represent specific industry components. We all prosper by working together in a unified effort to promote the sixteen-county region’s natural, historic and man-made attractions.
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Vintage Cigar Lounge is a luxurious, speakeasy-style mixology bar and cigar smoking lounge. We have over 2500 different cigars, 150+ whiskeys, a rotating seasonal craft cocktail menu. We cater to the palate of the novice as well as the aficionado.
- Over 2500 different cigars
- craft cocktail bar
- 150+ whiskeys
- Luxurious members-only lounge
- Indoor and outdoor smoking area
