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 aircraft 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 … [Read more...] about Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center
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Visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Set in the state's most important musical region, Muscle Shoals, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame documents significant musicians, writers, and producers that have come from here. A walkway of bronze stars greets you as soon as you enter, showcasing just a few of the famous names to be inducted into the hall, called Alabama's outstanding Music Achievers. The Temptations and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Visiting the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Whether you're a motorsports fan or just curious, make your way to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Alabama, a short drive from Birmingham. Founded by collector and racing legend George Barber in the 1960s, the humble collection eventually developed into the largest motorcycle collection in the world and opened to the public in 1995. What to See … [Read more...] about Visiting the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Visiting Pasaquan
If you look at a map of the state of Georgia, the town of Buena Vista likely won’t be on it. Less than 2,500 residents live there and there’s only one bed and breakfast, which is also one of the few restaurants. Blink when driving through downtown and you’ll miss it entirely. But the detour from Columbus was one that generations of travelers and soldiers from nearby Fort … [Read more...] about Visiting Pasaquan
Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham, Alabama is home to many important landmarks from the Civil Rights Movement. The most important place to see is the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a massive interpretive museum and research center downtown. Opened in 1992, the Smithsonian affiliate's tours start in the atrium, where guides share important information on the facility and tell you where to … [Read more...] about Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
