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Huntsville Region Overview
Huntsville was a major industrial, cotton and railroad center during the late 19th and early 20th century. It was settled in 1808 by Virginian John Hunt.
After the Second World War it became the first home for the Army rocket center and missile research - the forerunner to the giant NASA space center located there today.
Huntsville Telephone Area Code = 205.
Other points of Interest:
- Huntsville Depot Transportation Museum
320 Church St.
Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM. Admission.
Dispalys of the city's railroad and commercial history. - Twickenham - old historic district.
This giant facility has an incredible collection of high-tech
displays and exhibits, weightlessness simulators and a giant Omnimax
Cinema. Outside is a 120-yd long, 4-storey model of a Saturn-V rocket
and other space exploration vehicles. A must-see destination for
the entire family.
Its major achievements
include development of Explorer-I, the nation's first satellite, and
the mighty Saturn V rocket booster for the Apollo space program.
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MainTour Huntsville Alabama Vacation Guide:
NASA Rocket and Space Center
Located on Hwy-20, 5 miles west of downtown.
Open daily 9AM-5PM (8AM-6PM Summer) / Admission $12.95
Huntsville Region Hotels
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