The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is where the city's "Rocket City" nickname stems from. It opened in 1970 and its exhibitions focus on the Apollo programs as well as the rockets and military aircrafts that inspired NASA. It's also home to Space Camp, the only place in the world where visitors can spend a week learning about the training and science behind … [Read more...] about Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville
Weekend Guide to Huntsville
Known as the Rocket City, Huntsville, Alabama has a long history with science and technology. Home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the city rose to fame in the 1960s when engineers and scientists from around the world came here to be a part of the program. But the area actually dates back to over 100 years prior, when it served as a Civil War train depot. Some of the homes … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Huntsville
Visiting Alabama’s Breweries
Despite laws that only recently allowed breweries to sell direct to consumers, the craft beer scene in Alabama has exploded. From Huntsville to Birmingham and from Fairhope to Gadsden, you'll find plenty of places to enjoy a pint. In fact, there are organized beer trails in North Alabama and downtown Huntsville, allowing you to get stamps for the places you visit and earn a … [Read more...] about Visiting Alabama’s Breweries