5 things you need to check out in Huntsville's Blossomwood neighborhood, including Maple Hill Cemetery

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When was the last time you took a drive through Huntsville’s Blossomwood neighborhood? If it’s been awhile, you should give it another visit—we’ve got five things you don’t want to miss while you’re there.

Defining the neighborhood

We spoke with RealtySouth agent Leslie Sotoudehnia to get the lowdown on Blossomwood.

First, the boundaries of the neighborhood. Generally, “Blossomwood” refers to the area

South of Maple Hill Cemetery
East of California Street
West of Monte Sano
North of Governor’s Drive

Here’s what locals love most about the area:

1. Good eats

Though there aren’t any restaurants in Blossomwood proper, several Huntsville favorites are just minutes away, including:

Hildegard’s German Cuisine, a family-owned spot where you can find authentic German food.
- 2357 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
The future home of Hippea Camper, who specializes in plant-based takes on Southern favorites.
- 2358 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
Home cooks should check out The Olive Branch, where you can find a high-caliber selection of specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- 2111 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801

2. Community events

Fall is the best time to be in Blossomwood, and not only for the great seasonal home decor + beautiful changing trees. The neighborhood is perhaps best known for the Blossomwood Witches Ride, which takes place at 4PM on Saturday, October 29 this year.

Neighborhood women dress in their best witchy costumes and deck out their “brooms” (bikes) with spirited decor, all to raise funds for the Blount Hospitality House. The ride starts at Blossomwood Elementary School.

3. Maple Hill Cemetery

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One of Alabama’s oldest cemeteries is found right here in Huntsville. Maple Hill Cemetery was founded in 1822 and is still an active cemetery today, 200 years later.

Many notable Huntsville figures are buried there, including:

Clement Comer Clay, former Alabama governor, U.S. Senator + U.S. Representative
LeRoy Pope, the “Father of Huntsville”
Priscilla Holmes Drake, suffragist
Don Mincher, Major League Baseball player

The cemetery gates are open 7AM-4PM Monday-Friday, and the spot is perfect for a midday downtown stroll.

4. Three Caves

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Three Caves is one of Huntsville’s most stunning natural landmarks. Now managed by the Land Trust of North Alabama as part of the Monte Sano Nature Preserve, the caves are all that’s left of the Madison Limestone Company’s limestone mine, which was active from 1945-1952.

Though rock fall issues have rendered the caves themselves no longer safe for local explorers, the Three Caves Loop Trail provides a beautiful birds-eye view of the spot. And, the Land Trust regularly hosts events at the base of the caves, including concerts and fundraisers.