| Huntsville, Alabama and the nearby cities have a lot | | | | space, aviation and robotics. From flight simulation to |
| to offer in the way of site seeing. From theaters to | | | | zero gravity exercises, Space Camp is just cool! |
| museums to antique shops, there's plenty to do and | | | | Antique Shopping In and Around Huntsville, Alabama |
| see in Huntsville. Real estate is also a popular | | | | If searching for treasures from the past is your idea |
| attraction in and around the area, including Helen | | | | of fun, you'll be thrilled to know that over two-dozen |
| Keller's childhood home as well as the U.S. Space & | | | | antique shops and malls are located in Huntsville. Real |
| Rocket Center, home of Space Camp. | | | | estate including old houses, barns and more have |
| Helen Keller's Childhood Home - Ivy Green | | | | been converted into quaint shops and malls, some |
| Most people are familiar with the story of Helen | | | | with delightful cafes serving lunch and dinner. From |
| Keller. They may not know, however, that she lived | | | | furniture to accessories to jewelry and more, you |
| in a small town called Tuscumbia near Huntsville. Real | | | | can literally shop 'til you drop! |
| estate belonging to her family included 640 acres, the | | | | Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo |
| main house or estate, the guesthouse (the cottage) | | | | Just a few minutes from Huntsville, Old MacDonald's |
| where the famous battles between teacher Anne | | | | Petting Zoo offers a pond, a playground with plenty |
| Sullivan and Helen Keller took place, the annex and - | | | | of equipment for swinging and climbing, a shaded |
| of course - the water pump where Helen learned her | | | | picnic area, a gift shop, a snack bar, changing tables |
| first word in sign language... water. | | | | for babies and - of course - animals! |
| Space Camp | | | | On six acres of partially wooded real estate, Old |
| Every year kids and adults alike thrill at the thought | | | | MacDonald's is home to child-friendly critters including |
| of going to Space Camp. The museum offers the | | | | miniature donkeys, raccoons, squirrels, cows, emu, |
| original Mercury and Gemini capsule trainers, the actual | | | | goats, sheep, deer and more. Adults and children are |
| Apollo 16 capsule as well as a life-size replica of the | | | | encouraged to pet and feed the animals - some of |
| Apollo 11 Saturn V and more. See how astronauts | | | | which are in large cages and others that roam free. |
| lived in space aboard the MIR, and tour many other | | | | It's a great experience for the whole family. |
| space-related ships, capsules and rockets. | | | | If you're new to the Huntsville area or just looking |
| For kids, however, Space Camp is the main | | | | for something new and exciting to do this weekend, |
| attraction. With age-appropriate child programs, child | | | | consider these family-friendly sites and activities. You'll |
| parent programs, adult programs and corporate | | | | make some great memories with your children and |
| programs, attendees can look forward to exploring | | | | thoroughly enjoy yourself in the process. |