Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs
Campus 805 bucket list: 7 must-try eats + activities
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Campus 805 is a Huntsville staple — and for a good reason.
Once a middle school, now a buzzing entertainment hub — Campus 805 is where history meets Huntsville’s social scene. Campus 805 is a one-of-a-kind home to bright orange lockers, plaques of athletic awards, locally brewed beers, arcade games and so much more. Check out our bucket list of activities to make the most of your visit.
Campus 805 bucket list:
1. Grab a bite to eat and tour Straight to Ale’s Brewery
Straight to Ale is a Campus 805 classic, especially since it was one of the first tenants to sign on to the Campus 805 project. Since being founded in 2009, Straight to Ale has grown into a renowned business as one of Alabama’s largest production breweries. They opened their facility at Campus 805 in 2016. Tour the 45,000-square-foot facility and try out the Nauty Cuban sandwich!
- When: Monday-Thursday: 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday: 11AM-11PM, Sunday: 11AM-8PM
- Website: Straight to Ale
- More about touring Straight to Ale
2. Try out Hops N Guac’s self-serve bar
Hops N Guac is a must-try Mexican restaurant with an assortment of food and special events. Check out the self-serve bar with 40+ options of beer, ale, ciders and more!
3. Check out these services at Arcadia Tattoo
Arcadia Tattoo offers a range of services from tattoos to piercings and cosmetic tattoos. The talented artists at Arcadia Tattoo can bring your idea to life with their various styles and experiences!
- When: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-7PM
- Website: Arcadia Tattoo
4. Game out at Pints and Pixels
How much more retro can you get than having a full full-fledged arcade gaming session in a school? The options are endless with Pints and Pixels’ selection of 40+ video arcade games from the 80s and 90s, along with 14 pinball machines.
- When: Tuesday-Thursday 12PM-9PM, Friday-Saturday 12PM-12AM, Sunday 12PM-9PM
- Booking: main@pintsandpixels.pub / 256-970-4844
5. Take a class at Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Fred Astraire Dance Studios offers a multitude of classes ranging from different skill ranges and several dance genres.
- Calendar: Check out the dance calendar
- Website: Fred Astaire Dance Studios
6. Sing it out at Lipz Lounge
Everyone has a go-to karaoke song that they know by heart. Finally, sing it out at Lipz Lounge! They offer karaoke every Friday and Saturday at 9 pm.
- Hours:
- Thursday at 7PM:
Music Bingo w/ Misha-Lynn Mann
Friday and Saturday at 9PM:
KARAOKE w/ Remy Neal
2nd and 4th Friday at 8PM:
Cover Gurlz w/ Meagan Flosha
Last Saturday of the month at 10PM:
Night Life by Zoe
- Thursday at 7PM:
- Website: Lipz Lounge
7. Virtual Golf at X-Golf Huntsville
Try out this unique experience of virtual golfing. If you’re looking for a niche indoor activity that you’ve possibly never tried, X-Golf is the place to go.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday: 8AM-12AM, Sunday: 12PM-8PM
- Website: X-Golf Huntsville
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