Give the gift of experience: 9 gift ideas in Huntsville

Gift giving can be difficult, especially if you’re gifting to someone like me (who buys everything they like). If you’re ready to give the gift of experience, memories and quality time—we’ve got you covered. You’re sure to find the perfect gift whether you’re gifting an art lover, history buff, future scientist, adrenaline junkie or a romantic. Read on for nine adventures in Huntsville.

1. High Point

Get your climb on. You can also buy a 7-day pass, monthly membership and more.

• Location: 1020 Nunnahsae, N Park Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday + Friday 6AM-10PM | Tuesday, Thursday + Saturday 10AM-10PM | Sunday 10AM-8PM
• Tickets: Purchase a day pass at High Point
  • $26.70 Adults (including gear)
  • $24.50 Children (including gear)
  • $19 Adults
  • $17 Children

2. Skate in the Park

You can make the gift a whole experience by pairing a trip to the Huntsville Museum of Art and finishing with some ice skating. A double whammy.

The ice skating rink will be set up until January 17.

• Location: Huntsville Museum of Art | 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9PM | Friday 4-10PM | Saturday 10AM-10PM | Sunday 12-8PM
• Tickets: Purchase your tickets at the ice skating rink
  • $15 for ages 10 and up
  • $10 for ages 9 and under
  • $13 for groups of 10 or more
  • $5 scooter rental
  • $5 discount if you bring your own skates

3. Museum of Art

Take a stroll through galleries of beautiful art. Make a whole day (or evening) out of it by grabbing dinner and drinks before or after. Really want to treat this art lover of yours? Spoil them with a membership to the museum.

• Location: 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10AM-4PM | Thursday 10AM-8PM | Sunday 12-5PM
• Tickets: Purchase tickets at the door or online
  • $12 Adults
  • $10 Seniors (Ages 60+)
  • $10 Military and Educators
  • $5 Students
  • $5 Children (Ages 6-11)
  • $5 After 5PM on Thursdays
  • Free for Members + Children under 6

4. Topgolf

Who doesn’t love a round or two of Topgolf?

• Location: 6100 Topgolf Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10AM-11PM | Friday-Saturday 10AM-1AM
• Tickets: Pricing varies for day and time; check out prices online
  • $5 fee for new players
  • Tuesdays are half-priced

5. Huntsville Escape Rooms

They’ll have to use some serious brain power to figure this one out.

• Location: 604 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 1:30-8:15PM | Friday 1:30-11:15PM | Saturday 11:30AM-11:30PM | Sunday 1:30-7:30PM
• Tickets: Tickets can be bought online
  • $26 Tuesday-Thursday
  • $28 Friday-Sunday (group of 4+)
  • $32 Friday-Sunday (group of 2-3)

6. Civil Axe Throwing

What could be more fun than throwing axes? I’m not sure there is anything.

• Location: 2620 Clinton Ave W, Suite B Room 210, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:30-10PM | Friday 2:30PM-12AM | Saturday 12PM-12AM | Sunday 2:30-8PM
• Tickets: Pricing varies for day and time; check out prices online

7. U.S. Space & Rocket Center

This is a great idea for all ages. There is plenty for kids and twenty-somethings love it, too! Trust me.

• Location: 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
• Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM | Saturday 10AM-5PM | Sunday 11AM-5PM
• Tickets: Purchase tickets at the door or online
  • $25 Adults (13+)
  • $17 Children
  • Free for children 4 and under
  • Free for members

8. Vision Zipline

Soar through the sky with this gift idea.

• Location: 187 Oscar Webster Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
• Hours: Email reservations@visionministry.org to schedule your ziplining experience
• Tickets: Contact Vision for booking
  • $69 for 16 and up
  • $59 for 15 and under

9. Star HB Farms

Take someone special to explore Huntsville and check out the best views. All while on the back of a beautiful horse.

• Location: 4483 Juniper Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
• Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-2PM | Saturday 10AM-3PM
• Tickets: Purchase your tickets at Star HB Farms (cash and check only), reservations by calling (256) 527-5399
  • $40/hour to ride on their horses
  • $20/day to bring your own horse to their tracks

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