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“Located in the heart of Madison County, the 112-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and boasts the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house, a picturesque aquatic garden, a wooded nature trail that includes the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S., and a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Children’s Garden, with eight themed areas, is a popular destination for play, pretend, and hands-on learning. The Garden also offers a wide array of classes for youth and adults, camps, and a full calendar of events and exhibits throughout the year. Garden Members: FREE Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-18): $9 Military Personnel (with ID): $12 Students (with ID): $12 Seniors (55+): $12 Children 2 and Under: FREE”

“Monte Sano Sate Park has an abundance of outdoor activities from camping, lodging, and cabin rentals to hiking & biking trails, disc golf, and a large playground. There is also a Japanese garden, amphitheater, a planetarium, and event facilities including pavilion rentals. ”

“This is our favorite place for brunch on the weekends. The atmosphere is upscale but very relaxed. The food is consistently amazing, as are the cocktails. Their Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar is fantastic! We always get the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer. Our favorites are the chicken and waffles and the shrimp and grits.”

“You can spend all day here. There is lots to do. There are rides, an area for kids, and lots of cool space stuff.”

“From Norman Rockwell to Hudson River School Landscapes and everything in between, the Huntsville Museum of Art is a must-see on your next visit to Huntsville! The Huntsville Museum of Art sits in Big Spring Park, the epicenter of the dynamic and evolving city center that is Downtown Huntsville, Alabama and works as a magnet for cultural activities. Stop by today and see the Museum's permanent collection of art, along with a wide variety of well-known traveling exhibitions. The Museum also has a large interactive children's gallery! Visit the hsvmuseum.org for all of the current and upcoming exhibitions. Founded in 1970 by city ordinance of the Museum Board of the City of Huntsville, the Museum serves Huntsville and Madison County's combined population of 420,000 residents. The mission statement of the Museum is to bring people and art together through acquiring, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting the highest quality works of art.”