Title: North Alabama Travel Guide: Best of North Alabama, Alabama Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in North Alabama](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Alabama-Hotels.d6233693.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in North Alabama](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Alabama-Holiday-Rentals.d6233693.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to North Alabama](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-North-Alabama.d6233693.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in North Alabama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-North-Alabama.d6233693.Travel-Guide-Activities)[North Alabama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-Alabama.d6233693.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Alabama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Alabama.d6233693.Holidays-City-Breaks) # North Alabama Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Huntsville featuring a pond and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124615-Huntsville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Huntsville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124618-Huntsville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Alabama](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200519-North-Alabama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Alabama featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124392-Alabama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Alabama featuring signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124391-Alabama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit North Alabama Where to stay Things to do #### Alabama’s colourful culture and energetic cities combine with its spectacular scenery in the northern third of the state, a region rich with classic Americana. Many of the images associated with the Deep South find their origins in North Alabama. This picturesque region has strong links to its past and offers insight into the state’s soulful musical history. Come here to discover Alabama’s technologically significant cities and vast swaths of tranquil countryside in the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains. Explore the picturesque town of Mooresville to get a sense of North Alabama’s history. It was founded in 1818, the year before Alabama gained statehood, and retains its pioneering atmosphere. One of North Alabama’s most famous exports is its music industry. Go on a musical pilgrimage to the cities of Florence and Muscle Shoals, where legends such as Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett recorded their greatest hits. Learn about the story of Southern Soul in the W.C. Handy Home and Museum, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the FAME Recording Studios. Experience contemporary Alabama in the city of Huntsville. Art enthusiasts and culture vultures can lose hours in the vast and beautiful Huntsville Museum of Art, which has a large collection of 19th- and 20th-century artworks. Take your family to the US Space and Rocket Centre, which features an authentic Saturn V moon rocket and thrilling exhibits dedicated to space travel. The nearby city of Decatur promises even more to explore. Travel through time on a walking tour of civil war sites in the surrounding area. Spend your evening at the Princess Theatre, which hosts touring Broadway musicals and a wide variety of musical performances. Escape to the stunning landscape of the southwestern Appalachian Mountains. Follow one of the hiking trails in Lake Guntersville State Park and explore the archaeological sites of Russell Cave. Fly into Huntsville International Airport from cities around the country to reach North Alabama. The region is warm enough to visit at any time of year. Visit the mountains in fall, however, to witness the spectacular transformation of the foliage when the scenery bursts into a dazzling array of colours. ### Where to stay in North Alabama ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Priceville Priceville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and Priceville Town Hall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Priceville.dx148326) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Providence If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Providence and surrounding area, you can visit Westside Center and Nature's Apothecary. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Providence.dx553248635976480003) ![Huntsville which includes a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124387-Alabama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Quigley While visiting Quigley, you might make a stop by sights like Big Spring Park and Von Braun Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Quigley.dx553248635976472345) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sherwood Park Well liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Bridge Street Town Centre and US Space and Rocket Center while you're exploring Sherwood Park and the surrounding neighbourhoods. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Sherwood-Park.dx3000008015) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hampton Cove When in Hampton Cove, you can plan a visit to Hampton Cove Golf Course and Madison County Nature Trail-Green Mountain, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Hampton-Cove.dx553248635976482237) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Florence If you're spending some time in East Florence, Renaissance Tower and Wilson Lake are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florence-East-Florence.dx553248635976471696) - Top hotels in North Alabama - Top Holiday Rentals in North Alabama ![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6865/52a61515_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park 4870 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL £54 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (130 reviews) "All OK. Nice place." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=6865&PinnedHotelID=6865&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6233693) ![The Westin Huntsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1880000/1877100/1877032/f2723eb1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Huntsville 6800 Governors Dr W, Huntsville, AL £98 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Huntsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) "Room had a couple things broken. One was the bathroom door knob, and the other was a closet door knob. No trash bags in the trash cans. One elevator was down half the time and missing an open door button. Other than these small things the hotel is nice. The staff is extremely helpful and ..." 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Thanks for a wonderful place to stay" Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=20913&PinnedHotelID=20913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6233693) [See all 2,559 properties in North Alabama](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6233693) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104092700/104092645/w7294h4496x8y0-5fae68de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### stayAPT Suites Madison-Greenbrier 26800 Success Dr SW, Madison, AL Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Wheeler National ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews) "Didn’t realize this is more like an apartment. After hours too have to call someone to come to the front desk. Used the laundry serivxe and someone had both dryers with clothes that had been there for awhile and emptied out." Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Hotels-StayAPT-Suites-Madison-Greenbrier.h104092645.Hotel-Information) ![Placemakr Huntsville - MidCity District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114910000/114901000/114900925/7a2acc1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Placemakr Huntsville - MidCity District 945 NW Mid City Drive, Huntsville, AL Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Huntsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Orion Amphitheater ... 9/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews) "Clean room ,great location! Cons-was charged a pet fee for service animal after told would not be charged.queen size bed in room with no TV. 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Wander around the gardens or experience the area's live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/US-Space-And-Rocket-Center-Huntsville.d6097614.Attraction) ![Bridge Street Town Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6a56ce4064af7e4edccff93e46dc1dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bridge Street Town Centre You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bridge Street Town Centre during your trip to Huntsville. Discover the area's live music or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridge-Street-Town-Centre-Huntsville.d6124598.Attraction) ![Noccalula Falls Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f090019cd50be1df890ade41d0ecfa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Noccalula Falls Park Explore the great outdoors at Noccalula Falls Park, a lovely green space in Gadsden. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Noccalula-Falls-Park-Gadsden.d6123921.Attraction) ![Monte Sano State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fd2bdf6c7eac8ab910a096bc9abfb3d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monte Sano State Park You can take time to visit Monte Sano State Park during your travels to Huntsville. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monte-Sano-State-Park-Huntsville.d6123919.Attraction) #### Von Braun Center Catch an event at Von Braun Center during your trip to Huntsville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Von-Braun-Center-Quigley.d6097612.Attraction) #### The Orion Amphitheater You can make plans for a show at The Orion Amphitheater on your trip to Huntsville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Orion-Amphitheater-Huntsville.d830751127717834752.Attraction) ### Things to do ![North Myrtle Beach: Dinner Cruise on a Paddle Wheel Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48216751/132f0afb-6a31-49be-8db5-76b44aa1ca9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Myrtle Beach: Dinner Cruise on a Paddle Wheel Boat £51 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/north-myrtle-beach-dinner-cruise-on-a-paddle-wheel-boat.a48216751.activity-details) [See all activities in North Alabama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-North-Alabama.d6233693.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near North Alabama ![Huntsville showing a pond and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124616-Huntsville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Huntsville [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville.dx602985) ![Photo by Brandi Brown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e5f18e4fea27d47da2c75fd6e6b9de0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Athens [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens.dx6572) ![Photo by Matt Russell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2ef4ffaa8eed528b7a190b6e1c9da529.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haleyville [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haleyville.dx55745) ![Albertville featuring shopping and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124782-Albertville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Albertville [](https://expedia.co.uk/Albertville.dx182892) - Cities near North Alabama - Places of interest [Huntsville](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville.dx602985)[Muscle Shoals](https://expedia.co.uk/Muscle-Shoals.dx2423)[Sheffield](https://expedia.co.uk/Sheffield.dx6188)[Athens](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens.dx6572)[Haleyville](https://expedia.co.uk/Haleyville.dx55745)[Albertville](https://expedia.co.uk/Albertville.dx182892)[Oneonta](https://expedia.co.uk/Oneonta.dx182899)[Rising Fawn](https://expedia.co.uk/Rising-Fawn.dx6123364)[Killen](https://expedia.co.uk/Killen.dx6154139) - [Bridge Street Town Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridge-Street-Town-Centre-Huntsville.d6124598.Attraction) - [Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University](https://expedia.co.uk/Alabama-Agricultural-And-Mechanical-University-Huntsville.d6097618.Attraction) - [Joe Wheeler State Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Joe-Wheeler-State-Park-Alabama.d6123912.Attraction) - [Huntsville Botanical Garden](https://expedia.co.uk/Huntsville-Botanical-Garden-Huntsville.d6124596.Attraction) - [Burritt on the Mountain](https://expedia.co.uk/Burritt-On-The-Mountain-Huntsville.d6124602.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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