Today is the first day of the rest of your life. What does that sentence mean to you? For many, it means that it’s time to get out and do more, enjoy life, and take advantage of the many opportunities that life in Huntsville offers.
Residents of Huntsville enjoy lots of fantastic opportunities. Whether making the most of your life involves getting outside more, learning about music and art, or spending time making new friends, exercising at the gym, or taking in the scenery surrounding Huntsville, finding great spots to enjoy yourself, it’s always easy in this great town.
Visit a Park
Arrowhead Provincial Park is the spot to hit if you’re looking for beautiful scenery and a breath of fresh air. In the warmer months, guests visiting Arrowhead enjoy canoeing on the small lakes, brisk walks along the many trails, and camping in the great outdoors. Once the weather dips below freezing, activities change to snow tubing, snowshoeing, skating, and cozying up inside the quaint cabins for rent.
Go Downtown
If shopping and dining are more your style, check out downtown Huntsville for an eclectic selection of casual and fine dining and small, boutique shops with friendly, local owners. While visiting downtown, get a taste of local artwork by seeking out the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery. Here you’ll find colorful murals painted by local artists, out in the open for all to enjoy.
Watch a Concert
Algonquin Theatre is known throughout Huntsville as a fantastic place to take in a concert by one of many local or national touring artists. With comfortable seating, an easy-to-view stage and wonderful acoustics, this outdoor venue is the perfect place to take your family for a night on the green or an evening of music under the stars.
Enjoy the Wildlife
Whether you are new to Huntsville or have lived here for years, if you haven’t had a taste of the natural wildlife, you’re missing out. Guided tours can get your up close and comfortable with beavers, bears, wolves, and more at the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. These majestic creatures call Aspen Valley home until they are ready to return to the wild, and spending a little time with them can teach you a lot about the history, biology and environment in this great part of the country.
Stay Fit & Healthy
Taking your life to the next level also involves taking care of yourself, and there’s no better way to do this than by joining a local gym. The selection of fitness facilities is plentiful and provides great ways to get in shape by enjoying a variety of fun activities. Choose from yoga, pilates, Crossfit, weight lifting, cycling, and much more at places like Snap Fitness, FITT Gym, Motivations Fitness, or your local family recreational facility.
Don’t wait another day to make the most of your life and take advantage of all that Huntsville has to offer. This is a great place to live, work and play, with so much to do and see. Take in a concert, find a beautiful spot to camp, or give the family a little lesson by meeting some of our native animals. You’re certain to enjoy the experience and form lasting memories that will enrich your life and give you lots to talk about.