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Alternative names: Population: 40.9 thous.Area: 36.34 mi²Elevation: 367 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°43'7"N, 95°33'7"W
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Huntsville Top Attractions

Huntsville Attractions - What to See and Explore

Huntsville offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Texas Prison Museum, Steamboat House, Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery, Woodland. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Texas Prison Museum

    The Texas Prison Museum is located in Huntsville, Texas. The non-profit museum features the history of the prison system in Texas.

  • steamboat house huntsville
    Museum • History museum

    Steamboat House

    Steamboat House is located at Sam Houston State University, in the city of Huntsville, county of Walker, in the U.S. state of Texas. Dr. Rufus W.

  • captain joe byrd cemetery huntsville
    Cemetery

    Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery

    The Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery is the main prison cemetery of the U.S. state of Texas, located in Huntsville and operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The colloquial name for the cemetery is Peckerwood Hill.

  • woodland huntsville
    Museum • History museum • Vernacular architecture

    Woodland

    Woodland is a historic house on the grounds of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Built in stages beginning about 1847, it was the residence of Sam Houston from 1847 to 1859.

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    30°42'56"N • 95°33'7"W

    Sam Houston Memorial Museum

    Museum • History museum

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    30°43'26"N • 95°33'10"W

    Gibbs-Powell House Museum

    Museum

  • old town theatre huntsville
    30°43'21"N • 95°32'59"W

    Old Town Theatre

    Concerts and shows • Theater

  • hearts veterans museum of texas huntsville
    30°44'10"N • 95°34'58"W

    HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas

    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

  • the dreamers sculpture huntsville location map
    Monuments and statues

    The Dreamers Sculpture

    The Dreamers is a culturally inspired sculpture crafted by artists Larry Zink and Monica Taylor, designed to highlight and exalt contributions made by the black community. Completed in 1995, the sculpture stands on the grounds of the Samuel W.

  • sam houston state university huntsville
    Universities and schools

    Sam Houston State University

    Sam Houston State University is a public university in Huntsville, Texas. It was founded in 1879 and is the third-oldest public college or university in Texas. It is one of the first normal schools west of the Mississippi River and the first in Texas. It is named for Sam Houston, who made his home in the city and is buried there.

  • sam houston state universitys newton gresham library huntsville
    30°42'53"N • 95°32'47"W

    Sam Houston State University's Newton Gresham Library

    Library

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Things to See and Do in Huntsville by Category

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Huntsville – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Huntsville, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Kyle Field (College Station), J. Wayne Stark Galleries (College Station), The Woodlands Mall (The Woodlands).

  • kyle field college station47 milesW
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Kyle Field, College Station

    Kyle Field, the heart of College Station, Texas, is more than just a stadium—it is a shrine to college football and a beacon of pride for Texas A&M University. This colossal structure is not only one of the largest stadiums in the United States but also a hallowed...

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    47 milesW
    Museum, Art museum

    J. Wayne Stark Galleries, College Station

    The J. Wayne Stark Galleries is an art museum on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. It is run by the University Art Galleries Department, which is a part of the Division of Student Affairs. The art gallery is named after J. Wayne Stark, the first director of the Memorial Student Center.

  • the woodlands mall39 milesS
    Shopping, Building, Shopping centre

    The Woodlands Mall, The Woodlands

    The Woodlands Mall is a two-story, enclosed shopping mall located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Lake Woodlands Drive in the community of The Woodlands in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas, United States, north of Houston.

  • george bush presidential library college station48 milesW
    Museum dedicated to the former president

    George Bush Presidential Library, College Station

    The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial site of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, and his wife Barbara Bush.

  • cynthia woods mitchell pavilion the woodlands39 milesS
    Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Performing arts

    Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands

    The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, sometimes called The Woodlands Pavilion or simply The Pavilion, is a concert amphitheatre located in The Woodlands, Texas, an outer suburb of Houston, Texas. It caters to both the performing arts and contemporary artists and is also available for rental.

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Best Time To Visit Huntsville

Learn when is the best time to travel to Huntsville weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and October.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in May and September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Huntsville?

The top attractions to visit in Huntsville are:

What is the best time to visit Huntsville?

April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and October. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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