Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment – Lowe Mill is a former cotton mill that was restored as the largest privately owned arts facility in the United States. Lowe Mill is a 171,000 square foot building, which includes over 100 working artists studios, restaurants, performance venues, and several local art galleries.
The magnificent building alone is enough of a reason to visit Lowe Mill, with its unique designs and layout. However, if you still are not convinced, Lowe Mill also includes stores that offer unique vintage clothing, jewelry, records, and one of my other favorite restaurants, The Happy Tummy, known for their delicious sandwiches and wraps.
Campus 805 – Campus 805 is a dining and entertainment entity. The building formerly served as the main building of Butler High School from 1951 to 2009. However, when Huntsville changed their school districts, they decided to close Butler High School and redesigned the building for entertainment purposes.
Campus 805 has everything from restaurants, breweries, and a speakeasy, to arcades, axe-throwing, art classes, a golf simulator and much more. It’s perfect for all ages and demographics, definitely a must visit while in Huntsville.
Monte Sano State Park – Monte Sano is Spanish for “Mountain of Health,” and if you get the chance to visit, you will know why. Starting in the late 1800s, tourists from all around the United States traveled to Huntsville to visit the park to experience the clean fresh air and spectacular views the mountain offers.
Monte Sano offers locations for hosting many events, including a wedding venue, business meetings and family reunions. Fun fact – My family has had three family reunions there that are always such a blast for all ages.
The facility offers log cabins with enchanting views, amenities, including a kitchen, fireplace, showers and bathrooms, cable television, grilling areas, a screened in porch, and picnic tables.
Monte Sano also has countless trails with beautiful mountain top views and waterfalls. Anytime is a good time to visit, but my favorite time of year is the fall when all the leaves are changing.
The EarlyWorks Family of Museums is three different museums, including Alabama Constitution Hall Historic Park, EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, and the Historic Huntsville Depot.
Growing up, I remember taking field trips to these locations and loving every second of it. Each museum is different, but so much fun and educational.
The Alabama Constitution Hall offers tours that take you back to Huntsville in the 1800s, honoring Alabama’s statehood.
The EarlyWorks Children’s Museum was my personal favorite. This museum was designed specifically for children. There is a Talking Tree, giant-sized musical instruments, and a “kidstruction zone.”
Lastly, the Huntsville Depot and Museum offers an inside look of the history of Huntsville’s transportation and city growth from the 1860s.