Our Favorite Things in Huntsville
At Lowe Mill:
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Finding your way at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment...Three digit studio numbers indicate the South building and 4 digit studio numbers indicate the North building. In these building, the first digit indicates the floor the studio is on. "RR" followed by a number indicates the single story building known as the railroad rooms. Get access to maps of each floor here.
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Yummy food and drink including a distiller, a meadery, southern-style tea you can customize to your sweetness level, delicious coffee drinks in a fun medieval setting, incredible Texas-style BBQ, sweet and savory crepes, awesome thin crust pizza and fantastic vegan options.
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There are 5 music-oriented studios in addition to The Cigar Box Guitar Store: Tangled String, an intimate music venue and home to Danny Davis Guitars; Huntsville Traditional Music Association, which hosts jam sessions and music events; Vertical House, one of the largest record stores in Huntsville (plus other mediums of music); cajon builder Down South; as well as lessons for Irish drumming, piano and vocals.
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Browse all studios here or use the dropdown menu at the "Studios" tab to select a category.
Around Town:
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Get a bite to eat from one of the many upscale, walk-up restaurants at Stovehouse and enjoy it in their Leisure Lawn while listening to live music.
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Like wine? The Church Street Wine Shoppe has the best selection in town along with sandwiches, tapas, salads & desserts. There's live music on Fridays & Saturday in the Shoppe's two locations, one in Huntsville and one in the Village of Providence, as well as at the Piano Bar in downtown Huntsville.
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Explore our craft beer trail or walk the Secret Art Trail downtown--don't miss the Mae Jemison segment featuring her quotes and the Secret Artemis Trail.
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Get discounts with the downloadable Attractions Pass or the Rocket City Kids Pass.
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Info about public parking.
Music Suggestions:
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Catch a band at one of the top music venues in the world, The Orion Amphitheater. or at multiple locations at the Von Braun Center. Attending a show at The Orion? Check out this guide.
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Grab a flier of Jeff & Tara's Music Picks for the month, or browse their curated music calendar.
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Go to HuntsvilleMusic.com to find live music in town.
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A few of our favorite places to get a drink and listen to live music are: St. Stephen's Music Hall, The Open Bottle, the Leisure Lawn at Stovehouse and The Camp.
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Visit the Signals Museum of Information Explosion, a hands-on museum that celebrates the world of communication and information technology and AVIQ, if you love music and appreciate the difference the right sound system can make, to get your backstage pass to the world of immersive listening. They are right across the street from each other!
Resources:
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Huntsville's Events Calendar, explore Things To Do, Restaurants & Breweries, or the browse the Destination Guide.
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Learn about Huntsville's districts and neighborhoods, including its arts & entertainment districts where you can get an alcoholic beverage in a purple cup and walk around.
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Want to shop local? Check out this guide.
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Traveling with your dog? Check out this guide to dog-friendly patios, stores, breweries and more.
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Itineraries for space geeks, families, history buffs, arts aficionados, music lovers, young professionals, LGBTQ+ and more.
New to Huntsville or Considering Moving?
Huntsville is a progressive city, recognized as part of the “creative class” of makers and artists. Military, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in delightful surroundings. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life. Mountains, lakes, woodlands and the Tennessee River accommodate numerous recreational activities. A temperate climate enhances the season for outdoor sports, including world-class golf, hiking, biking, and fishing. Major concerts, Broadway and symphony performances, extensive permanent collections and traveling exhibitions contribute to a wonderful way of life.
Nearly half the population is not originally from Alabama, creating an atmosphere that welcomes newcomers. Learn more about its history here or visit the Huntsville Revisited Museum. We love to share our personal experiences of moving to Huntsville after spending our early years in Massachusetts followed by two decades in the Los Angeles area. Feel free to ask us when you are visiting The Cigar Box Guitar Store. In the meantime, here are some resources we've found helpful:
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Helpful links to city info, schools, voting, taxes, utilities, auto registration and much more from the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
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A Smart Place, part of the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, can provide customized help at no charge, as well as offers job listings; information about education, including K-12, college and job readiness resources; and economic info.
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Subscribe to the HVille Blast and Axios Huntsville newsletters.
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The Huntsville-Madison County Library system has many free events where you can learn about Huntsville, learn a new skill and meet new people. Perhaps the most unique is their monthly Speed Friending event, where you have 5 minutes to chat with each attendee in a quick rotation and then afterwards have the opportunity to play a variety of games, grab a drink or discuss your favorite books with those you find interesting. Speed Friending happens on the last Tuesday of the month at Beer Hog in Madison. Details here.
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Looking for activities for you & the kiddos? Our go-to resource is Rocket City Mom. Subscribe to their weekly e-mail for an update of all the cool family-friendly activities in North Alabama.
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Are you an adult that plays sports? Check out this guide to adult rec leagues.
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Some Facebook groups with helpful info: What's Happening in Huntsville; What's Happening in Huntsville, Madison, Athens; and Fun for Free in Huntsville.
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Looking for a Realtor? Reach out to Whitney Stringer with ReMax Unlimited. Whitney has more than a dozen years experience in the North Alabama market and is a music fan!
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Studio 106, Lowe Mill A&E, 2211 Seminole Dr. SW Huntsville, AL 35805
Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment is a historic textile mill with 150+ art studios. It is the largest, privately-owned artists' community
in the U.S. To find us (Studio #106), enter through the main gate by the guard shack. Drive straight past the building and park
in the rear by the water tower.
Enter through door #15. Walk straight to the end. We are around the corner to the right.
Click here for a map and directions to our studio within the Lowe Mill A&E property.