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State Black Archives Research Center & Museum
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State Black Archives Research Center & Museum

Unique archive museum center. Repository of African-American history and culture providing a dialogue between present and past through archival collections and featured exhibits on 3 floors of beautiful gallery areas.

4900 Meridian Street North Huntsville, AL 35811
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(256) 372-4720
Open M-F 9-4:30
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
Open M-F 9-4:30
(256) 372-4720

Getting There

North Alabama »
  • 4900 Meridian Street North
  • Huntsville, AL 35811
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Where to Stay

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

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Sleep Inn & Suites

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Motel 6 Huntsville, AL – University Dr.

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Hyatt Place Huntsville

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Springhill Suites Huntsville Dowtown

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Ditto Landing

Ditto Landing is a family friendly outdoor recreation facility featuring a marina, campgrounds, walking and riding trails, nonmotorized watercraft rental and much more!

Home2 Suites by Hilton Huntsville/Research Park Area

An all-suite extended stay hotel, conveniently located adjacent to Cummings Research Park and close to Bridge Street Town Centre.

King's Inn

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Upcoming Events

Real Interactive Ghost Hunt at The Historic Lowry House, Huntsville, Al

July 31 Investigate the Paranormal at Haunted Historic 1800’s Home where you will be led by the professional paranormal investigation team. You will use state of the art paranormal investigation equipment.

Golden Hour

Ease into your Friday evenings at Golden Hour, a laid-back summer series where music, nature, and community come together as the sun begins to set. From May through September, the Garden comes alive with live music, picnics, and friends gathering to ...

Peaches & Cream Tea

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a ripe, juicy peach in the Southern summer heat. Celebrate the flavors of the season at Peaches & Cream Tea at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Bonsai Day

Discover the timeless art of bonsai at Huntsville Botanical Garden. Join us on Saturday, September 5, from 10 AM–2 PM for Bonsai Day, presented in partnership with the Living Arts Bonsai Society.

Hops & Harvest

Raise a glass to fall at Hops & Harvest, a festive evening at Huntsville Botanical Garden featuring local craft beer, live music, seasonal competitions, and the beauty of the Garden in autumn.

Pooches & PUPkins

Bring your four-legged best friend to Pooches & PUPkins on Thursday, September 17, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for an evening of seasonal fun at Huntsville Botanical Garden, held in Cedar Glade and the Meadow at Lake Lonnie.

Autumnal Equinox Concert

Celebrate the official arrival of autumn with an evening of live music beneath the stars. The Autumnal Equinox Concert features a live performance by Southern Strings, bringing together classical and contemporary string music in the Garden’s beautifu...

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF NORTH ALABAMA (iFest 2026)!

Travel around the world—in a DAY—at the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF NORTH ALABAMA (iFest 2026), presented by the International Society of Huntsville! It runs from Noon till 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 26 September at the Orion Amphitheater—NO ADMISSION!
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Where to Eat

Melvin's Place of Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Huntsville, Alabama

Big Spring Cafe

Big Spring Café opened in a railroad boxcar in 1928 and is the oldest restaurant in Huntsville.

LawLers Barbecue

LawLers prides itself in having "the most flavorful, highest quality pit barbecue in all of North Alabama and Southern Tennessee with establishments in Athens, Huntsville, and Madison in Alabama and Lewisburg, Tennessee.

Innerspace Brewing Company

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LawLers Barbecue

Monrovia

Pofta Buna International

Poftà Bunà translated means, “Enjoy your meal!” or “Bon Appétit!” Many people are looking for choices when it comes to their day and night out. Poftà Bunà provides fresh food and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere with delicious Romanian food.

Connor's Steak and Seafood

Connors specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, boasting local awards as one of Huntsville’s favorite restaurants.

Super Chix

At Super Chix, we are super into chicken. We think it’s just about the most perfect food in the world. And we wanted our recipes to celebrate all that perfection. So we did something drastic. We decided to keep it simple. We decided to bring you the ...
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Find Your Alabama Sweet Spot

Find the sweetest Alabama vacation spot perfectly suited just for you. Customize your next Alabama vacation by the type of experience you are looking for, then filter by the region of Alabama you want to visit. Don't know what your Alabama destination should be? Let our interactive location map be your guide. Now, where is your next Alabama Sweet Spot?