Go Shop View archives

• Southern Reflections

  Take home a piece of the South at this coffee and gift shop featuring handmade art, pottery, jewelry and tasty treats from across the southeastern United States. While browsing, enjoy a cup of Jittery Joe’s coffee. (9/2011)

  1416 Sixth Ave SE, Decatur
  256-353- 5666
  southernref...ionsusa.com
  

• Ayers Farm Family Market

  This family-owned farm stand has supplied locals with homegrown goods for more than 30 years, including fresh organic produce from the nearby Amish community. Summer months feature some of the best figs, peaches, cantaloupe, apples, tomatoes and waterm (9/2011)

  2015 Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville
  256-533-5667
  ayersfarmersmarket.com
  

• Bridge Street Town Centre

  With more than 70 upscale shops and restaurants, this outdoor entertainment destination can keep you busy for hours. You can also treat yourself to a movie, take a spin on the carousel, relax at a luxury hotel or splash in an interactive water fountain. (9/2011)

  340 The Bridge St, Ste 206, Huntsville
  256-327-8400
  bridgestree...tsville.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• Riverfest

  Professional and amateur teams smoke it out at this 17th annual cook-off for prize money and bragging rights. Festival goers enjoy live music from regional and local bands and plenty of food and beer at this annual event held on the banks of the Tennessee River. Sept. 16-17, 2011 (9/2011)

  Tennessee River at 701 Market S
  256- 350-2028
  decaturjaycees.com
  

• EarlyWorks Museums

  This hands-on history museum complex is the largest in the South. The EarlyWorks Museum consists of three attractions: a children’s museum, the Alabama Constitution Village and the Historic Huntsville Depot. All three bring Alabama history to life through exhibits like a 16-foot talking tree and a 46-foot river keelboat. (9/2011)

  Downtown Huntsville
  256-564-8100
  earlyworks.com
  

• Sci-Quest

  Kids and kids-at-heart fulfill dreams of becoming mad scientists for a day at this hands-on science center. Top-rated activities include creating your own virtual tornado, learning about bodily functions in the Grossology section and riding out an earthquake. (9/2011)

  102-D Wynn Dr, Huntsville
  256-837- 0606
  sci-quest.org
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Java Jaay Café

  This comfy, down-home café boasts a small menu that’s big on taste. It's chicken salad is renowned thanks to its two key ingredients of cashews and cranberries. $ (9/2011)

  1713 Sixth Ave SE, Decatur
  256-351-8555
  

• City Cafe

  At this blue-plate diner, rub elbows with local businesspeople and politicians over breakfast or lunch while getting caught up on the news of the day or simply exchanging local gossip. $ (9/2011)

  101 First Ave SE, Decatur
  256-353-9719

• Greenbrier Restaurant

  Surrounded by cotton fields, this simple restaurant still dons its original rustic décor while serving some of the best deep-fried catfish and hickory smoked pork and chicken in the Tennessee Valley. But what really draws the crowds are the perfectly cooked, complimentary hush puppies. $ (9/2011)

  27028 Old Hwy 20, Madison
  256- 351-1800
  oldgreenbrier.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• Mason’s Pub

  This white-collar bar and grill if you will, lets you enjoy downtown views from Huntsville’s only rooftop patio bar or hang out inside to catch an SEC football game on one of the many big-screen TVs. (9/2011)

  115 E Clinton Ave, Huntsville
  256- 704-5575
  washingtonsq.com
  

• The Station

  You could spend hours here without getting bored, as this family entertainment center has it all: an arcade, 12 bowling lanes, billiards, live music, a restaurant, lounge area with a bar, an outdoor patio and VIP areas. (9/2011)

  340 The Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville
  256-327-8880
  thestation.net
  

• The Nook

  This cozy spot serves each of its 300 beers at its proper temperature in appropriate glassware. Monday nights are reserved for beer tastings, and Tuesday nights feature German cuisine. (9/2011)

  3305 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville
  256-489-0911
  thenooktavern.com