Area Attractions

• Alabama Constitution Village
  Huntsville, Madison County
  Located in downtown Huntsville, the Alabama Constitution Village is a living history museum. Visitors to the village can interact with villagers in period clothing, view reconstructed Federal-style buildings, and experience the daily life of Alabamians in the early 1800s.
  
• Alabama Music Hall of Fame
  Tuscumbia, Colbert County
  The Alabama Music Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring Alabama's music achievers. The museum contains memorabilia from careers of Alabamians such as Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie, Emmylou Harris, the group ALABAMA, The Commodores, Nat King Cole, W.C. Handy, Hank Williams, and more.
  
• Alabama's Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House Museum
  Florence, Lauderdale County
  The Rosenbaum Houes is one of best examples of Wright's Usonian style (1939-40). The museum is the only structure in Alabama designed by Wright. It is constructed of cypress, glass, and brick. It was acquired by City of Florence in 1999 and has been fully restored.
  
• Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
  Athens, Limestone County
  The Alabama Veterans Museum houses war memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the present. The museum is located in a historic L&N Depot Station that was built in 1928.
• Antebellum Trail
  Athens and Mooresville, Limestone County
  The Antebellum Trail through Limestone County contains historical sites from two of Alabama's oldest towns - Athens and Mooresville. The trail includes an audio tour, which is available from the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce in downtown Athens, AL.
• Art on the Square
  Athens, Limestone County
  The Art on the Square annual event promotes the work of local artists, typically featuring more than 40 artists. The event takes place on the Limestone County Courthouse lawn in downtown Athens, AL
• Athens Historical Saturday Walk
  Athens, Limestone County
  The Athens Historical Saturday Walk allows visitors to stroll through historic downtown Athens, AL during a guided walking tour. Hightlights of the walking tour include historic homes along Washington Street, an old cemetary, Athens State University, and the Alabama Veterans Museum.
• Athens State University

  Athens, Limestone County
  Athens State University is Alabama's oldest institute for higher learning. The college's campus has several remaining historical buildings, including Founders Hall which was constructed in 1842.
• Athens Storytelling Festival
  Athens, Limestone County
  The annual Athens Storytelling Festival celebrates the art of storytelling with appearances by local and regional storytellers. The event is held in historical downtown Athens, AL
• Ave Maria Grotto
  Cullman, Cullman County
  The Ave Maria Grotto has 125 miniatures of places from all over the world. The grotto is located on the grounds of Alabama's only Benedictine abbey. The miniatures were built by Brother Joseph Zoettl, O.S.B. (1878 - 1961).
  
• Belle Mont Mansion
  Tuscumbia, Colbert County
  The Belle Mont Mansion is Alabama's finest expression of Jefferson Palladian architecture. The brick, u-shaped structure, was built between 1828 and 1832 and was one of state's first great plantation houses. The design strongly suggests influence of Thomas Jefferson. The mansion is an Alabama Historical Commission property.
• Best Buckin' BBQ Cook-Off
  Athens, Limestone County
  This annual barbecue competition is hosted by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and features live music, children's activities and more.
• Covered Bridges
  Limestone County
• Delmore Days Bluegrass Festival
  Athens, Limestone County
  Delmore Days celebrates the music of noted bluegrass musicians the Delmore Brothers. The event includes live entertainment and an old-fashioned "trade day".
• Donnell House
  Athens, Limestone County
  The historic Donnell House was built in 1845 and was occupied by union troops during the Civil War.
• Glory Road Hallelujah Trail
  Limestone County
  The Glory Road Hallelujah Trail includes 25 historical community churches in Athens and throughout LImestone County. The trail is a driving tour.
• Houston Memorial Library
  Athens, Limestone County
  The Houston Memorial Library is the former home of two-time Alabama governor and U.S. Senator George S. Houston.
• Ivy Green - Birthplace of Helen Keller
  Tuscumbia, Colbert County
  Ivy Green was built in 1820 by the grandfather of Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf. Each summer Ivy Green hosts reenactments of The Miracle Worker, which tells the story of Helen Keller of how Helen overcame her handicaps.
  
• LaGrange College Site Park & Antebellum Cemetery
  Leighton, Colbert County
  The LaGrange College Site Park is the location of Alabama's first college, which was destroyed during the Civil War. The site also includes an Antebellum cemetery. Several period structures that have been relocated to the park include a log cabin museum, country store, B&B, and outbuildings.
  
• Limestone County Archives
  Athens, Limestone County
  The Limestone County Archives contains historical documents and artifacts from Limestone County. The archives also provides ancestorial research resources.
• Rails to Trails
  Elkmont and Veto, Limestone County
  This eleven-mile trail is open to hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and others. The trail is wheelchair accessible and provides excellent birding opportunities. The trail was formerly an abandonded railway.
• Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
  Hanceville, Cullman County
  The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery rests among the rolling hills of Alabama. The shrine is open to groups and individuals who are seeking spiritual renewal.
  
• Singing on the Square
  Athens, Limestone County
  A monthly event, Singing on the Square takes place in historic downtown Athens, AL. The event features performances by local and regional artists.
• SoulStock
  Athens, Limestone County
  SoulStock is an annual Christian music festival that attracts more than 20,000 event goers to Athens, Alabama.
• Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
  Athens, Limestone County
  The annual Tennssee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention brings visitors from around the nation to Athens, AL. The event is known as the "Granddaddy of Midsouth Fiddlers Conventions" and includes around 200 contestants each year in 18 different categories.
• Town of Ardmore
  Ardmore, Limestone County
  The Town of Ardmore has the distinction of being located in two states and four counties. The town is also known as the Crepe Myrtle Capital of the South, and plays host to Crepe Myrtel Festival each year.
• Town of Elkmont
  Elkmont, Limestone County
  Elkmont, AL was the site of the Civil War Battle of Sulpher Creek.
• Town of Mooresville
  Mooresville, Limestone County
  This picturesque 1818 village is the oldest incorporated town in Alabama. The post office features the original call boxes built prior to Civil War. Other historical buildings include the community brick church (c. 1838) and stagecoach inn (c. 1820).
  
• U.S. Space and Rocket Center
  Huntsville, Madison County
  The U.S. Space and Rocket Center houses thousands of space artifacts, detailing the United State’s history of space exploration. The center is home to Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, and X-Camp, as well as the Davidson Space Exploration Center, which holds the Saturn V rocket.
  
• W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
  Florence, Lauderdale County
  William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues", "Memphis Blues", and "Beale St. Blues". The W.C. Handy museum holds a wealth of personal memorabilia, including Handy’s trumpet, handwritten music, and the piano on which he composed "St. Louis Blues".