Cameron Cox, 13, and Kaitlin Touzeau, 13, both of Pickens, S. C. put together a support structure during Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Huntsville, Ala. (The Huntsville Times/Eric Schultz)To find fun in Huntsville, just look to the skies.
Rocket City is known for its history of exploration and massive collection of space equipment, but the air is also filled with meandering butterflies and delicious smoked barbecue.
So go for a garden walk or a (simulated) space walk, dig into some comfort food with the local bigwigs or learn to play a giant musical instrument.
Between a wealth of annual festivals and the constantly changing world of galactic exploration, Huntsville will pull you back into its orbit again and again.
– Compiled by staff writer Steve Hardy