Huntsville
United States · AlabamaUS
City in the United States
Huntsville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama. The population was 215,006 at the 2020 census, making it the 100th-most populous city in the U.S., while the Huntsville metropolitan area has an estimated 542,000 residents and is the second-most populous metropolitan area in the state. As of July 1, 2025, the city's population was estimated to be 249,102 – a 15.9% increase since the 2020 Census. This makes it among the top 20 fastest growing cities in the US. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County, with portions extending into Limestone County, Marshall County, and Morgan County.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 215,006
- Coordinates
- 34.730, -86.586
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 193 m
Overview of Huntsville
Huntsville is a compact city in Alabama, United States. Population figures land around 215,006. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include adventure, family and water sports.
Things to do in Huntsville
Adventure in Huntsville
(1)Huntsville's adventure entries include Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Huntsville is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Huntsville
(1)Family lovers get Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Huntsville's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Huntsville
(1)The water sports shortlist for Huntsville: Water Skiing. It is a direct read of Huntsville's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Huntsville
Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Huntsville is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Huntsville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Huntsville known for?
- Huntsville is mainly a destination for adventure, family and water sports, set in Alabama, United States with around 215,006 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Huntsville?
- You can plan around Off Road Trails, Water Parks and Water Skiing in Huntsville. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Huntsville?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Huntsville located?
- Administratively, Huntsville sits in Alabama, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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