Things to Do in Huntsville

Photo Credit: Huntsville Madison Co. Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Looking for fun family-friendly activities in the Huntsville, AL and the surrounding area? You have come to the right place. Rocket City Mom was created for EXACTLY this purpose and, not to brag, but we think we’re pretty good at helping North Alabama families find things to do with their kids. Take a look around and see if you agree.

Native American statue at Noccalula Falls in Gadsden Alabama

Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden

Noccalula Falls is just a short day trip away from Huntsville, and your kids will love it.

How to Have Fun in Chattanooga with Kids

At just under a two hour drive, Chattanooga is the perfect roadtrip or even day…

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Orbix Hot Glass building

Orbix Hot Glass is a STEAM Filled Experience for Kids

This road trip from Huntsville is full of art & science your kids will love!

Gatlinburg TN family road trip Huntsville

Fall Into Gatlinburg for a Family Friendly Road Trip!

Planning a Fall roadtrip from Huntsville? Don’t miss the family-friendly Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for a trip kids and parents will love!

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A young girl stands next to a display of Sesame Street's Big Big and Oscar the Grouch at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

Visiting the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta

The Center for Puppetry Arts is sure to be the main act of your family trip to Atlanta with captivating exhibits, shows, and activities.

McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center: Fun for Kids in Birmingham

Birmingham’s McWane Science Center is just a short road trip from the Rocket City. Here’s why your kids will love it!

Huntsville Museum of Art With Kids

Every child loves art. Whether it’s the whimsical illustrations of their favorite picture books or taking paint to canvas to create their own masterpieces, art speaks to the heart & mind as soon as a child is able to process the visual world.

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Frequent kid-friendly attractions make this a great place to take children of varying ages…

Legacy Park of Huntsville is a Local Gem

A brand new, $4.6 million park just opened at the former campus of JO Johnson…

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Downtown Dahlonega includes several connected shops of varying colors and heights, with several cars parked on the street.

Explore the history of the gold rush & tour BabyLand General Hospital on this Dahlonega roadtrip

Learn about the gold rush, explore an actual gold mine, and tour the BabyLand General Hospital on this Dahlonega and Cleveland, GA roadtrip.