Road trip from Huntsville to Montgomery

The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.

The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.

One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!

A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!

Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.

Stepping into Rivenbark and Roper Antiques is like going back in time to a place filled with charm, beauty, and southern elegance. Our store has moved to a larger location in the heart of Downtown Historic Huntsville, right across from The Depot at 313 Jefferson Street. This up scale antique shop offers American, French and English furnishings from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as Chinese and Japanese export porcelains. Rivenbark and Roper has the largest collection of silver hollowware in north Alabama, along with an exquisite collection of fine art from around the world. We take great pride in hand selecting every item that is placed in the shop.

During the Civil War, this depot was a prison for captured Confederates and a hospital for the wounded.

A village where people in historic dress take you on a journey through the state's past.

Queen Bee of Beverly Hills is one of the leading sources for 100% authentic, luxury handbags and accessories from premium designer brands - such as Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Saint Laurent, and more! We are dedicated to providing our clients with an upscale luxury buying experience without the intimidating price tags. Whether you are shopping online or in-person at our boutique every part of your shopping experience has been tailored with luxury and convenience in mind. Our fashion consultants are experts in finding the perfect addition that best suits your personal style. All of our merchandise is guaranteed authentic, brand new, and of the finest quality.

Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.

Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.

Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.

Lagoon Park Golf Course, designed by Charles Graves of Atlanta, GA, is a beautiful 18-hole public golf course featuring a traditional layout with beautifully manicured fairways and Tif Dwarf Bermuda. Lagoon Park features a lighted driving range, chipping and putting area and a private instruction area.

The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.

Come witness Rosa Parks’ arrest, view a 1955 Montgomery city bus, and learn for yourself how a group of willing men and women led by the Montgomery Improvement Association fueled the resolve of a movement. Visitors will also view a 1956 station wagon used as the basis for an extensive carpooling system. While traveling through time, you’ll meet Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and see the mass effect the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Civil Rights Movement had on the world. *Please note, final admission each day is one hour prior to closing.

The state of the art Chantilly 13 theater is hard to miss when driving down Chantilly Parkway. Whether you are looking for a day of family fun or a date night with your special someone, this luxurious, state of the art theater is the place to be. Check out the BigD Experience; this massive screen will have you coming back again and again. Hot food and Beer/Wine selections are available.

GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!