Museums & History
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville’s signature museum of rockets, spaceflight, and the region’s role in the space program — home of Space Camp.
About 10 min A Few Hours
Day Trips, Weekend Getaways & Sports Within About Five Hours
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Family Attractions
Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga, TN
Freshwater and ocean exhibits on Chattanooga’s riverfront.
About 2 hr Day Trip
Outdoors & Hiking
Monte Sano State Park
Huntsville, AL
Mountaintop trails, cabins, and camping on the mountain that rises right above Huntsville.
About 20 min A Few Hours
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Museums & History
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville’s signature museum of rockets, spaceflight, and the region’s role in the space program — home of Space Camp.
About 10 min A Few Hours
Family Attractions
Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga, TN
Freshwater and ocean exhibits on Chattanooga’s riverfront.
About 2 hr Day Trip
Outdoors & Hiking
Monte Sano State Park
Huntsville, AL
Mountaintop trails, cabins, and camping on the mountain that rises right above Huntsville.
About 20 min A Few Hours
Lakes & Water Activities
Lake Guntersville State Park
Guntersville, AL
A ridge-top lodge, trails, and shoreline on Alabama’s largest lake.
About 1 hr 10 min Day Trip
Minor League/DevelopmentalBaseball
Rocket City Trash Pandas
Madison, AL · Toyota Field
Minor League Baseball in Madison, with a ballpark that has quickly become a local gathering spot.
About 15 min A Few Hours
Minor League/DevelopmentalHockey
Huntsville Havoc
Huntsville, AL · Von Braun Center – Propst Arena
Professional hockey in downtown Huntsville at the Von Braun Center.
About 5 min A Few Hours
Arts & Entertainment
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Huntsville, AL
A historic textile mill turned into one of the largest privately owned arts facilities in the country.
About 5 min A Few Hours
Minor League/DevelopmentalSoccer
Huntsville City FC
Huntsville, AL · Joe Davis Stadium
Professional soccer at the renovated Joe Davis Stadium.
About 5 min A Few Hours
Outdoors & Hiking
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, AL
Themed gardens, a seasonal butterfly house, children’s garden, and holiday light events a few minutes from downtown.
About 10 min A Few Hours
CollegeFootball · Basketball
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Huntsville, AL · Louis Crews Stadium (football)
HBCU athletics in Huntsville, from SWAC football to basketball and more.
About 10 min A Few Hours
Outdoors & Hiking
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Woodville, AL
A guided walk into a cave with one of the largest commercial cave entrances in the world.
About 45 min A Few Hours
Museums & History
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Sheffield, AL
The restored studio at 3614 Jackson Highway where legendary rock, soul, and country records were cut.
About 1 hr 30 min Day Trip
Outdoors & Hiking
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Fort Payne, AL
A National Park Service preserve with a scenic canyon rim drive, overlooks, and waterfalls.
About 1 hr 40 min Day Trip
Outdoors & Hiking
DeSoto State Park
Fort Payne, AL
Waterfalls, rock formations, and wooded trails on top of Lookout Mountain.
About 1 hr 50 min Weekend Getaway
Museums & History
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham, AL
A museum in downtown Birmingham dedicated to the history of the civil rights movement.
About 1 hr 55 min Day Trip
Minor League/DevelopmentalBaseball
Birmingham Barons
Birmingham, AL · Regions Field
Double-A baseball at Regions Field in downtown Birmingham.
About 1 hr 55 min Day Trip
Minor League/DevelopmentalSoccer
Birmingham Legion FC
Birmingham, AL · Protective Stadium
USL Championship soccer in Birmingham.
About 1 hr 55 min Day Trip
Family Attractions
Ruby Falls
Chattanooga, TN
An underground waterfall deep inside Lookout Mountain, reached on a guided cave walk.
About 1 hr 55 min Day Trip
Museums & History
Vulcan Park and Museum
Birmingham, AL
The world’s largest cast-iron statue overlooking Birmingham from Red Mountain.
About 2 hr Day Trip
Family Attractions
Rock City Gardens
Lookout Mountain, GA
Garden trails through giant rock formations, ending at the famous “See Seven States” overlook.
About 2 hr 5 min Day Trip
Major ProfessionalSoccer
Nashville SC
Nashville, TN · GEODIS Park
Major League Soccer at GEODIS Park.
About 2 hr 10 min Day Trip
Museums & History
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville, TN
The leading museum of country music history, in the heart of downtown Nashville.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
Arts & Entertainment
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN
The historic “Mother Church of Country Music,” open for tours by day and concerts by night.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
Major ProfessionalHockey
Nashville Predators
Nashville, TN · Bridgestone Arena
NHL hockey on Broadway at Bridgestone Arena.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
CollegeFootball · Baseball
Vanderbilt Commodores
Nashville, TN · FirstBank Stadium (football)
SEC athletics in Nashville, including football and nationally known baseball.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
Major ProfessionalFootball
Tennessee Titans
Nashville, TN · Nissan Stadium
NFL football in Nashville — the closest NFL team to Huntsville.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
Minor League/DevelopmentalBaseball
Nashville Sounds
Nashville, TN · First Horizon Park
Triple-A baseball at First Horizon Park near downtown Nashville.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
VenueMotorsports
Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham, AL
A 2.38-mile road course and home of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
About 2 hr 20 min Day Trip
VenueMotorsports
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, AL
A 2.66-mile NASCAR tri-oval along I-20, east of Birmingham.
About 2 hr 35 min Weekend Getaway
CollegeFootball · Gymnastics
Alabama Crimson Tide
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bryant-Denny Stadium (football)
SEC athletics in Tuscaloosa — football at Bryant-Denny Stadium plus nationally known gymnastics and softball.
About 2 hr 55 min Day Trip
Major ProfessionalBaseball
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, GA · Truist Park
MLB baseball at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.
About 3 hr 40 min Weekend Getaway
Family Attractions
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA
A large downtown Atlanta aquarium with ocean galleries and animal encounters.
About 3 hr 55 min Weekend Getaway
Major ProfessionalFootball
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta, GA · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
NFL football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
About 3 hr 55 min Weekend Getaway
Major ProfessionalBasketball
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta, GA · State Farm Arena
NBA basketball at State Farm Arena downtown.
About 3 hr 55 min Weekend Getaway
CollegeFootball · Basketball
Tennessee Volunteers
Knoxville, TN · Neyland Stadium (football)
SEC athletics in Knoxville, with football at Neyland Stadium on the Tennessee River.
About 4 hr 5 min Weekend Getaway
CollegeFootball · Gymnastics
Auburn Tigers
Auburn, AL · Jordan-Hare Stadium (football)
SEC athletics on the Plains — football at Jordan-Hare Stadium and much more.
About 4 hr 15 min Weekend Getaway
Museums & History
Graceland
Memphis, TN
Elvis Presley’s Memphis home, mansion tours, and entertainment complex.
About 4 hr 20 min Weekend Getaway
Museums & History
National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN
A museum built around the former Lorraine Motel, telling the story of the American civil rights movement.
About 4 hr 20 min Weekend Getaway
Major ProfessionalBasketball
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis, TN · FedExForum
NBA basketball at FedExForum, just off Beale Street.
About 4 hr 20 min Weekend Getaway
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Where do the drive-time estimates start?
Every estimate starts from one point in downtown Huntsville: the Madison County Courthouse, 100 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL. Times are routed by road to the exact attraction or venue, not to a city center.
Are these one-way drive times?
Yes. They are approximate one-way times. Traffic, weather, stops, and game-day congestion can add time, so check directions before you leave.
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