I have visited here twice on field trips with my students. I love this museum! There's so much to…read morelearn and if you're into science like me, this is definitely your place. There are self-guided tours, guided tours for groups and hands-on classroom experiences. You can meet an actual NASA scientist, learn about our solar system in the planetarium, and enjoy the various rides that are included with admission. There are other fun things to do but I believe those events/rides cost extra. You can even enjoy lunch under the trees or in the food court area inside. Pro Tip: Plan to visit at least two days to take it all in! It's definitely an out of this world experience!

If you have even the slightest interest in space, this place is a must-see!…read more The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the largest space museum in the world -- and it shows. From the moment you walk in, you're immersed in the story of humanity's journey beyond Earth. The exhibits walk you through our humble beginnings in rocketry, the intensity of the Space Race against the Soviets, the tragedy of Apollo 1, and the evolution of technology that eventually put humans on the Moon. You'll see command modules, landers, rovers, military applications, the role animals played in early testing, quarantine procedures after splashdown, and in-depth looks at International Space Station and Skylab. And then there's the jaw-dropping moment when you enter the massive building housing the fully displayed Saturn V rocket. It's hard to put into words how enormous and impressive it is stretched out above you. Seeing it in its entirety is worth the visit alone. We easily spent five hours here -- arriving shortly after opening and leaving about an hour before closing -- and still felt like we could have spent more time reading and exploring. There are over 1,500 artifacts on display. Every corner has something fascinating. One of my favorite parts? Actual rocket scientists were onsite at the Saturn V exhibit, ready and excited to answer questions. Talking to people who genuinely worked in the field adds a depth you just can't replicate with signage alone. I also highly recommend catching a show in the planetarium. We saw the presentation on the James Webb Space Telescope, and it was incredible. Pro tip: get there about 20 minutes early and line up. The shows are popular, and early arrival means better seats. Bonus -- you can bring in popcorn, candy, soda, or Icees if you're feeling snacky. Parking is huge and well organized. While they cap attendance each day at several hundred visitors, we had no issue getting tickets. The onsite cafeteria looked large with several food options. I noticed vegetarian choices but didn't confirm vegan availability. If I had one small critique, it would be that I wish there were even more actual flown-in-space artifacts. There are some, but many displays are trainers and simulators. That said, I understand that many space-flown items aren't recoverable, so replicas and trainers make sense. I also appreciated that the museum doesn't stop in the past. It brings the story into the present, covering modern space ventures like Blue Origin and SpaceX. Bottom line: this place is absolutely worth the trip. Plan for at least four hours -- five if you really want to dive in. There is so much to read, see, and experience. Space nerd or not, you'll leave inspired.

The Rocket City Rover is soo much fun!!! We are from out of town and every time we visit…read moreHuntsville, my teenage daughter asks to ride the Rocket City Rover. Finally in Dec 2002, we did it! We took the "Carols and Cocoa " tour, which is family friendly. My two teenagers had so much fun! Singing carols, pedaling, seeing the Christmas lights and drinking hot cocoa. The staff were outstanding! They were so much fun! I definitely recommend this!!

Great and super fun as always! Easy to communicate with and they give you options on planning your…read moreroute.

We just returned from the Shawshank/Christmas Story movie tour with Angie! I've always believed…read more"the Joy was in the journey"... Angie is definitely the Joy in the journey!!! She makes everyone feel so good and as if she planned this trip just for each one alone when we know she does it for us all. She is hospitality extraordinaire! She goes beyond to make sure we are taken care of first...you will find your Joy from the moment you meet her be it on phone or your first step on the bus. We can't wait for our next trip with her!!!! And you will be blessed having Angie on your journey!!

Angie is amazing. She goes above and beyond to make sure that every single trip is everything it…read morecan be. She tries to cater to each individual need while still making sure no one feels slighted or left out. We have traveled with her since 2018 and see no end in sight.

We had a great time on our walk! Our ghost guide was very knowledgeable, kept a lively patter and…read morepace and was able to answer most every single question asked! I'd had full hip replacement surgery and was using a walker to get around. Made the full two hours with out a problem. Go if you can, you'll be glad you did!

Love doing this each year! We've been on all 3 many times and have had a great time. The hosts are…read morevery knowledgeable and the price they charge can't be beat for 2 hours of entertainment.

Great terrain for experienced hikers and other beautiful terrain for less experienced, older hikers…read moreand children. Be sure to bring camera... in the fall, this is called Rainbow Mountain for a reason. Balanced Rock is a just short walk down from the end of Stoneway Trail.

Tons of trails and options while hiking here. The trails are moderate to difficult, with steep…read moreinclines and lots of stuff to trip on. I'd recommend bringing a walking stick, especially if it has been raining. The trillium were just coming out, not quite in bloom when we visited. I can see this being a very popular local destination to hike on the weekends.

My wife and I alongside the other 20 people in our bridal party had a terrible experience on our…read morewedding day with this charter. AC did not work at all. It was blowing hot air on a hot day in Huntsville, AL. We were not pleased with the sweaty mess the bridal party was as we made our way to take pictures, the church ceremony, and the reception. Hair was frizzy and had to be fixed several times on both sides, makeup was getting smeared, and the men in their tuxedos were drenched. You can imagine how frustrating this was as we would not have done with this service if we had known the AC was not going to be working AS IT WAS ADVERTISED TO BE. The driver stated she was "fixing" it on the day of the wedding and NOTHING was changed. Not only this, but it was advertised that there was Bluetooth/radio. This was also FALSE. No music was played on their end. Thankfully, we had a speaker. This company and their charter was arguably the worst experience of the day. After sending an email the day after the wedding to Kim, the manager, I have still not received a response. Radio silence just like their charter that they falsely advertised. I should've known better after that miserable experience on our wedding day. I paid the full amount for a service that was not fully given. Terrible experience and would not recommend to anyone looking for group transportation.

they left us abandoned in Atlanta for an entire night. also two of the five busses we rented broke…read moredown. D O N O T R I D E T H E S E B U S S E S

Denise is a brilliant, engaging, and knowledgable tour guide. My family hired her to take us on a…read morecivil rights tour of Huntsville when I was picking up my son from Space Camp. She made history come to life at several of the memorable historic sites around Huntsville, including the Oakwood Slave Cemetery, the Buffalo Solider's Memorial, the first school to be integrated in Huntsville, and Lowe Mill, the largest artist studio space in the South. The booking process was easy -- she was responsive to our requests and highly communicative. I highly recommend Denise to anyone wanting to make the most of their visit to Huntsville!

This tour made me want to move to Huntsville. I absolutely loved the city and the tour guide was…read morespectacular. She shared the rich history of the city as well as the dark past in a way that made me feel hopeful for the future. If you are going to Huntsville this is a must do!