Shake off the winter blues and come chase waterfalls and spring's beautiful colors. North Alabama is a beautiful springtime destination.
Learn MoreWelcome to North Alabama
Find the best place to throw a line. Get the scoop on a can't-miss play. Relive the history of this rich region. Your perfect adventure awaits. North Alabama boasts majestic natural wonders, picture perfect waterfalls, sparkling rivers and lakes, fun-filled festivals, colorful and vibrant art scenes, internationally-acclaimed music and food, a diverse cultural scene and rich and compelling history. Whether you’re hopping on a hot air balloon, enjoying a regional delicacy, or shaking it to some soul music, there’s always something festive happening in North Alabama.
Our Trails
Plot your North Alabama journey today to experience the blue waters, soaring mountains, rich cultural history, and amazing attractions that millions of travelers enjoy every year.
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Rickwood Caverns State Park
State Park with a mile long cave tour, swimming, hiking, camping, gem mining, picnic areas, and a playground
Tigers for Tomorrow
The Preserve is open all year long on the weekends and we do add additional hours during holidays and Spring-Summer -Fall.
You can visit the preserve by purchasing general admission- allows you to spend as much time as you want on a walk about of the preserve
Unexpected Adventures
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Events
See All EventsGlass In Flight
- Recurring daily
From May – October 2024, Huntsville Botanical Garden invites you to embark on a whimsical…
Working Women’s Wenesday
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join Huntsville Botanical Garden and Star 99.1 in celebrating the incredible hardworking women of…
Global Rhythm & Blooms
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Global Rhythm & Blooms is an enriching event series dedicated to celebrating the vibrant…
Coalfest
The North Alabama community of Brilliant pays tribute to its roots in the coal mining industry with…
Garden Creatures: May Seeds to Sprouts
Uncover the fascinating world of garden creatures and their unique self-protection tactics! Engage…
Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic
More than 60 big beautiful hot-air balloons will fill the sky above Decatur, Ala., the last weekend…
Butterfly Release
Guests of all ages will enjoy sharing in the magic of safely releasing live butterflies into the…
Summer STEM Camps
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Recurring daily
Experience a summer of STEM excitement in 2024! Dive into our array of 10 distinct camp themes…
Tina's Travels
Follow Tina as she visits unique places in North Alabama.