K
To The Moon & Sta Family Week
nown as the “Rocket City,” Huntsville boasts a rich history, a vibrant cultural scene, and many family-friendly activities, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway. With its captivating blend of science, history, and natural beauty, this city offers something for every member of the family to enjoy. Discover the charm of Huntsville as we guide you through a weekend of adventure in this out-ofthis-world city. Blast off your Huntsville weekend getaway at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The Davidson Center for Space Exploration is where space dreams are fulfilled, with hundreds of thousands of kids graduating from the infamous Space Camp. Here is also where you can walk under the massive Saturn V Rocket, get a photo of you in an astronaut suit, and marvel at the Apollo 16 Command Module and an Apollo 12 moon rock. Plus, if you are adventurous, strap yourself into the Multi-Axis Trainer. There is nothing like spinning yourself silly to simulate what astronauts’ training felt like in the 1960s. Also in the Davidson building is the official NASA Visitor Center for the Marshall Space Flight Center, where you can sign up for a tour to see NASA’s Payload Operations Integration Center. You’ll see where they manage experiments on the International Space Station, and the test stands where they tested the rockets, even the National Historic Landmark of the Redstone first test stand.
-66- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ October, 2023
