Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Huntsville Botanical Garden is a 112‑acre public garden in Huntsville, Alabama, located near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, that opened in 1988 and is now one of the most visited paid attractions in the state, drawing over 350,000 visitors each year.

It features a wide range of specialty gardens such as aquatic, annual, perennial, wildflower, rose, and herb gardens, along with a nationally accredited Trillium collection and a nationally recognized seasonal butterfly house that is one of the largest open‑air butterfly exhibits in the United States.

The site includes a children’s garden with multiple themed spaces, nature trails, birding routes, and a certified wildlife habitat, plus seasonal festivals like Galaxy of Lights, Huntsville Blooms, and the Scarecrow Trail. The garden is open year‑round, offers educational programs, a café, gift shop, and event‑rental spaces, and functions as both a nature retreat and a community hub for families, schools, and event‑goers.