University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville

Name: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Address: 301 Sparkman Dr NW, Huntsville, United States

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University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees, and comprises nine colleges: arts, humanities & social sciences; business; education; engineering; honors; nursing; professional & continuing studies; science; and graduate. The university's enrollment is approximately 10,000. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity". ()

Alternative names: Established: 1950 (74 years ago)Coordinates: 34°43'30"N, 86°38'24"W

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301 Sparkman Dr NWNorthwest HuntsvilleHuntsville United States

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University of Alabama in Huntsville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Southern Adventures, Parkway Place Mall, Bridge Street Town Centre.

1.2 miSW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville
32 min walk • The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, located in the vibrant city of Huntsville, Alabama, is a must-visit destination for space enthusiasts and curious tourists alike. This sprawling complex is not only the largest spaceflight museum in the world but also serves as an...
3.2 miSE
Water park, Game and entertainment center, Amusement park
Southern Adventures, Huntsville
83 min walk • Southern Adventures was an amusement park in Huntsville, Alabama. The amusement park had many rides, such as roller coaster named L'il Renegade, bumper cars, kiddie rides, and an arcade.
3.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Parkway Place Mall, Huntsville
83 min walk • Parkway Place is an upscale shopping mall in Huntsville, Alabama that opened on October 16, 2002. Parkway Place is located at the site of the older Parkway City Mall, which was torn down to allow for the construction of the newer facility.
2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville
52 min walk • Bridge Street Town Centre is a lifestyle center shopping center in Huntsville, Alabama, developed by O&S Holdings and designed by TSArchitects, both of Los Angeles.
2.8 miE
Sport venue, Convention center, Sport
Von Braun Center, Huntsville
71 min walk • The Von Braun Center, known as the Von Braun Civic Center until 1997, is a multi-purpose indoor arena, meeting, and performing arts complex, with a maximum arena seating capacity of 10,000, located in Huntsville, Alabama.
2.9 miE
Park
Big Spring Park, Huntsville
75 min walk • Big Spring International Park is located in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The park is built around its namesake "Big Spring", the original water source that the city of Huntsville was built around. The Huntsville Museum of Art and Von Braun Center are located in the park.
3 miE
Museum, Art museum
Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville
77 min walk • Huntsville Museum of Art is a museum located in Huntsville, Alabama. HMA sits in Big Spring Park within Downtown Huntsville, and serves as a magnet for cultural activities.
1.2 miS
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville
32 min walk • The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a 112 acres botanical garden located at 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, Alabama, near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. It is open year-round for a fee. The garden is ranked third on the list of Alabama's top paid tourist attractions, receiving 353,841 visitors in 2018.
3.2 miE
34°43'47"N • 86°35'4"W
Harrison Brothers Hardware, Huntsville
82 min walk • Museum, Shopping
2.9 miE
Library
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Huntsville
74 min walk • The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is a public, Carnegie library in Huntsville, Alabama. Founded in 1818, when Alabama was still a part of the Mississippi Territory, it is the oldest continuing library in the state.
2.9 miE
Museum, Train station, History museum
Historic Huntsville Depot, Huntsville
74 min walk • The Huntsville Depot located on the Norfolk Southern Railway line in downtown Huntsville is the oldest surviving railroad depot in Alabama and one of the oldest in the United States. Completed in 1860, the depot served as eastern division headquarters for the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.

University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville

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University of Alabama in Huntsville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)