Area Info
MADISON COUNTY
Madison County offers a mix of both city and rural living options. There are homes available in and around the bustling cities of Huntsville and Madison, as well as homes with larger amounts of land available in rural parts of the county. There are many residential communities located near Redstone Arsenal and Research Park.
Huntsville
Huntsville is one of the fastest growing communities in Alabama and offers both historic districts and new subdivisions. The city is a cultural epicenter for North Alabama and has a rapidly growing number of retailers and restaurants. In 2008, Huntsville was named one of the Country’s Top 10 Places to Live – by Relocate-America.com and was projected to be one of the Fastest Growing Metros in the Country – by Forbes magazine. Click on the links below to find area information for Huntsville.
Shopping:
- Area Retailers Map
- Information about Area Shopping Centers
- Bridge Street Towne Centre
- Parkway Place Mall
- Madison Square Mall
Area Attractions/Events:
- List of Area Attractions/Events
- U.S. Space and Rocket Center
- Huntsville Museum of Art
- EarlyWorks Museum
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Panoply Arts Festival
- Big Spring Jam
Dining:
Huntsville offers the best of fine and casual dining, with both national chains and locally owned restaurants. There are several fine dining restaurants and cafes in downtown Huntsville, and a huge variety of restaurants located along Memorial Drive and University Drive.
Huntsville offers the best of fine and casual dining, with both national chains and locally owned restaurants. There are several fine dining restaurants and cafes in downtown Huntsville, and a huge variety of restaurants located along Memorial Drive and University Drive.
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Madison
Madison is a quickly growing community just outside of Huntsville. There are many new residential communities located throughout the city limits, close to the excellent schools that Madison has to offer. In 2009, Madison was named the second best place in the country to grow up by U.S. News & World Report. Click on the links below to find area information for Madison.
Shopping:
Some of the big box retailers located in Madison are Wal-Mart Super Center, Kohls, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Books-A-Million, and Publix. Madison also has many specialty and locally-owned stores offering everything from couture wedding gowns to one-of-a-kind gifts.
Some of the big box retailers located in Madison are Wal-Mart Super Center, Kohls, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Books-A-Million, and Publix. Madison also has many specialty and locally-owned stores offering everything from couture wedding gowns to one-of-a-kind gifts.
Area Attractions/Events:
Madison's art offering include summer concerts in the park in the historic downtown area
Madison's art offering include summer concerts in the park in the historic downtown area
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MORGAN COUNTY
Morgan County is located west of Madison County/Huntsville. The county’s major cities include Decatur and Hartselle. The county is bisected by the Tennessee River and features both urban and rural housing choices.
Decatur
Located approximately 30 minutes from Huntsville, Decatur has two beautiful historic districts. The city’s downtown area is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and is currently undergoing revitalization. Click on the links below to find area information for Decatur.
Shopping:
Area Attractions/Events:
- List of Area Attractions/Events
- Point Mallard Park
- Princess Theatre for the Performing Arts
- Carnegie Visual Arts Center
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LIMESTONE COUNTY
East Limestone County has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. The county has several upscale residential areas including Canebreak Club and Brigadoon Village.
Athens
The City of Athens is located along Interstate 65 and Highway 72. The city has a restored historic downtown area and a growing number of retailers and restaurants. Click on the links below to find area information for Athens.
Shopping:
Athens has a revitalized downtown area that features apparel, home, and gift boutiques. The city also has a number of national retailers including Wal-Mart Super Center, Staples, and Lowe’s.
Athens has a revitalized downtown area that features apparel, home, and gift boutiques. The city also has a number of national retailers including Wal-Mart Super Center, Staples, and Lowe’s.
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MARSHALL COUNTY
Lake Guntersville in Marshall County is a favorite vacation and retirement spot. Lakefront houses and land is available in Guntersville, offering great views of the lake and an abundance of water activities. Just south of Huntsville and Madison County, many communities in Marshall County are within commuting distance.
