Ranked the 7^th Best Place to Live in the United States by U.S. News, Huntsville is a lush, sun-drenched city of almost 200,000 people. Thanks to the Space Race of the 1960s, Huntsville has become one of the country’s prime cities for engineering and technology. That said, there are many other amazing things that make up the city.

There’s a little bit of everything in Huntsville. History and architecture buffs will appreciate Huntsville’s historic districts. Walk Twickenham Historic District for the state’s largest collection of pre-Civil War Homes and tour Old Town for swoon-worthy Queen Anne and California cottages. You’ll love visiting the many museums and mansions that call Huntsville home. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center showcases the accolades of the U.S. space program; the Huntsville Museum of Art houses the prestigious “Sellars Collection of Art by American Women,” a collection of over 400 paintings, drawings and sculptures; and Burritt on the Mountain is a gorgeous mansion and park that overlooks Huntsville—attend birding classes, Spring Farm Days or Celtic Day! The city also boasts almost 60 parks for you to enjoy. Spend a day exploring Monte Sano State Park with over 2,000 acres of hiking and bicycling trails or walk the stunning Huntsville Botanical Garden. Creatives, you’ll love catching a performance by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and the Huntsville Ballet Company or joining the Huntsville Art League. Orchestrate a bar crawl with friends and hit Straight to Ale, Yellowhammer Brewing, Mad Malts and InnerSpace Brewing. Throughout the year, Huntsville hosts some pretty stellar festivals that you won’t want to miss. Grab some friends and head to the Panoply Arts Festival, an arts festival with performances, workshops and fireworks held each April; get your tickets for June’s Big Spring Jam, a three-day music festival featuring live rock, country and oldies tunes; and sci-fi lovers, you’ll have a great time at October’s Con*Stellation, a three-day science fiction convention. Don’t forget to grab a bite at Huntsville’s mouthwatering eateries. Commerce Kitchen has a truly delightful Harissa Roasted Salmon Bowl, Mezza Luna offers divine Oysters on the Half Shell, and Connor’s Steak and Seafood serves up sensational Filet Mignon and Australian Lamb Chops.

Work in the city with one of Huntsville’s many companies. Major employers include Science Applications International Corporation, Hexagon, Huntsville Hospital, Boeing, ADTRAN, Dynetics and Northrop Grumman. Thinking of attending college in Huntsville? Consider the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, Oakwood University, Huntsville Bible College or J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College. I-565 and Routes 72, 231 and 431 give you direct access in, out and around the city. Huntsville International Airport is located southwest of downtown off of I-565, perfect for work travel or guests travelling to visit your new home.

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