Madison County
Huntsville, Alabama is a fantastic place to retire. The cost of living is below the national average, and the quality of life is outstanding. The community boasts an abundance of restaurants, entertainment, and retail options along with the natural beauty of parks, trails, and greenways. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp, is the number one tourist attraction in Alabama. Other area attractions include the Huntsville Museum of Art, EarlyWorks Family of Museums, Burritt on the Mountain, the Huntsville Botanical Garden, and the Weeden House Museum. Redstone Arsenal, a U.S. Army installation, offers many amenities for retired military members and their families.
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Attractions
The high-tech city of Huntsville, which sprawls at the foot of a mountain in north Alabama, is equally at home in the 19th century or the 21st. Huntsville's tourist attractions reflect the heritage of Alabama's first English-speaking city, the strife of the American Civil War, and the accomplishments of America's rocket scientists.
Huntsville was selected as one of the nations 10 “Hidden Gem” real estate market for 2022 by the National Association of Realtors.
Golf
Golfers of all skill levels and backgrounds enjoy the variety of courses the Rocket City has to offer.
Huntsville's Craft Beer Scene
Huntsville has a number of up and coming breweries to enjoy.
- Yellowhammer Brewery
- Rocket Republic
- Straight to Ale
- Bowler Hat Brewing
- To see a full list click here.
Huntsville is a microcosm of the entire country.
It’s a cosmopolitan city and a small town that has everything we wanted without the challenges of a big city. The people are wonderful, and the area is beautiful. If you can’t find what you want in Huntsville, you can’t find it anywhere.

Dr. Mary Edgecomb,
retired military physician
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