Food Trucks, and Time Travel, and Gardens, Oh My!

Huntsville, Alabama, has a lot to offer residents and visitors. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite things to do here in the springtime and are very excited to share it with our readers. Hopefully this list will inspire long-time residents and new residents alike to get out and explore your town, and encourage nonresidents to pack up the car and head over for a weekend in this beautiful town. Without further ado, the list:

Cilantro

• Type: Food Truck
• Food: Philly Cheesesteak quesadillas, chicken tacos, falafels
• Phone: (256) 417-2801
• Suggestions: Stop by this restaurant on wheels to grab lunch or dinner. They also cater in the area for special events or private parties.
• Check out where they’ll be next at their Facebook page.

Food Fighters Bustaurant

• Type: Food Truck
• Food: New and Traditional American cuisine, including burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches
• Phone: (256) 945-0155
• Suggestions: This is a fine dining experience that happens to be located on an old school bus. Lunch and dinner can be eaten from this “bustaurant” outside or inside the bus. They also cater for special events.
• Check out where they’ll be next at their Facebook page.

Iceworks Shaved Ice

• Type: Food Truck
• Food: Shaved Ice
• Phone: (256) 759-0821
• Suggestions: This authentic Hawaiian shaved ice food stand has served the Huntsville community since 2012. They can also make it to your next fundraiser or corporate event. They are famous for their lemonade and high quality syrup. They’re also known for service with a smile and taking pride in their products.
• Check out where they’ll be next at their Facebook page.

Huntsville Botanical Garden

• Type: Garden
• Admission: Free for members, $12 for adults, $8 for children, $10 for students, military personnel, and seniors
• Phone: (256) 830-4447
• Suggestions: With overwhelmingly positive reviews from both Huntsville residents and visitors, the gardens are relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful. There are plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by, but it can also be a wonderful place to just go for a walk. It’s easy to lose yourself for hours watching the butterflies, smelling the flowers, and exploring the architectural features of the gardens.
• Plan your visit at their

Burritt on the Mountain

• Type: Time Travel Exhibit
• Admission: Free for members and children under the age of 2, $10 for adults, $8 for children, $9 for seniors and military personnel
• Phone: (256) 536-2882
• Suggestions: In addition to the beautiful nature trails, historic park, and Burritt Mansion, the Time Travel Adventure is a new, exciting part of this eclectic venue. Educators and volunteers from the area have constructed this program to capture the fascination of kids around Huntsville. Participants can dress up like children from the 1800s, race boats down a pretend Alabama River, and navigate their way through a maze that resembles the Underground Railroad.
• Plan your visit at their

These are just five of the hundreds (maybe thousands!) of things to do in Huntsville, Alabama. If you are ever in a situation where you’d need a lawyer, keep the experienced lawyers at Martinson & Beason, P.C. in mind. For the rest of the times you don’t need a lawyer, travel around a bit and enjoy our beautiful city.