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You just can’t move to Huntsville without exploring some awesome places in North Alabama that are only an hour or two away. See Water and State Parks for more places.
“The Shoals” is a term used to describe the area of NW Alabama that includes the towns of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. The area is located about an hour and a half west of Huntsville. Most Americans have no idea of the impact that the area has played in America’s music culture. The “Swampers” is a nickname for The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, whose sound was responsible for helping make hit after hit for many artists with household names, especially from the 60’s to the 80’s – The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, The Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, and many others. “The Father of Rock and Roll” Sam Phillips – who had the first recording contract for Elvis – was born in Florence as well as W.C. Handy, “The Father of the Blues.” Bono narrated a revealing documentary called Muscle Shoals.
You can tour Fame Studios [M] where it all started, or the nearby Alabama Music Hall of Fame [M], where you can see the memorabilia from many of Alabama’s famous musicians. Or make a day of it and follow this “Music Tour of the Shoals.”
Florence also hosts the W.C. Handy Music Festival every summer, where you can walk from stage to stage around downtown.
Ivy Green [M] is the birthplace of Helen Keller. Here you can see a play reenacting her life during certain times of the year.
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Unclaimed Baggage [M] is the nation’s only retailer of lost luggage and one of the state’s top tourist attractions. But there’s so much more to Scottsboro. Thecrazytourist.com points out many worthwhile attractions that it is difficult to add to, except that it doesn’t list Weathington Park [M] in Section, just a short drive up Sand Mountain from Scottsboro. Weathington Park offers a breathtaking view of Lake Guntersville.
Thecrazytrouist.com tells of many other natural attractions near Scottsboro such as waterfalls, caves, and one of the most photographed sinkholes in the country.
It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the outdoors with beautiful and mesmerizing scenic locations and attractions near Huntsville.
Natural attractions such as the Little River Canyon or Desoto State Park are some of the most breathtaking views you’d see in your life. With greenery all around and a little river flowing between two mountains, you experience peace away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
With many hiking and exploring opportunities all around you, you and your family can enjoy a drive down to many of these locations or get off and experience them up close.
If you’re looking for a place that offers nature-incorporated activities such as skiing or just want to lay back and enjoy good music and beautiful attractions on your day trips, Huntsville, AL, is the place for you.
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