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Article Excerpt: "...With Artemis I and Orion getting off the ground in 2022, it’s probably no surprise that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center continues to soar as the top attraction not only in Huntsville, but also the state. But other attractions in the Rocket City such as the Huntsville Botanical Garden and the Orion Amphitheater..."
While Huntsville has a long history of rocket scientists and engineers, we can’t forget about the amazing creative people who call the Rocket City home. Explore the city’s creative side with this fun, free, self-guided mural tour.
Reference: Paige Minds the Gap
Article Excerpt: "...1. Huntsville, Alabama Total monthly expenditure: $2,085.60 Livability: 79 And the best bang for your buck in the Southeast? None other than the one and only Rocket City, otherwise known as Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville is steeped in history and is regularly touted as one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. It offers retirees a big-city experience with genuine southern hospitality. ..."
Article Excerpt: "...Space is at the center of Huntsville's identity. To get a better understanding of the region's ties to the Final Frontier, residents can spend a day touring the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, which documents the history of space exploration. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is also home to every kid's bucket-list experience: Space Camp. Huntsville has a number of other cultural attractions unrelated to aerospace. For example, the Alabama Constitution Hall Park offers a look at what life was like in Alabama in the 1800s, while the North Alabama Railroad Museum and the Historic Huntsville Depot highlight the history of train travel in north Alabama. Those interested in art should pay a visit to Lowe Mill Arts..."