Check out these 5 ways to have family fun indoors in Huntsville [PLUS: 1 bonus adventure]

High Point Climbing & Fitness has two Huntsville locations—one in Lincoln Mill and one in MidCity. (Village Fox Media / Hville Blast)

In case you’ve missed it, Huntsville has been extremely hot recently, with “feels like” temperatures exceeding 100 degrees on a regular basis.

Summer is great, and our city offers plenty to do outside—but those temperatures aren’t for everyone.

Luckily for us, Huntsville has tons of fun activities indoors that are great for the whole family. Check out five of our favorites down below + one bonus adventure we’re sure you’ll love👇

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Check out these fun indoor activities

Check out the exhibits at Earlyworks Children’s Museum

Indoors shot of Earlyworks Children's Museum, featuring the talking tree — Earlyworks Children’s Museum is home to a talking tree, which remains a vivid childhood memory for many who grew up in Huntsville. (Amelia Pilgrim / Hville Blast)

Earlyworks Children’s Museum is a great way to enjoy Huntsville indoors! It is a unique blend of education + fun that the whole family can enjoy. They have some great exhibits currently, including The Keelboat, Creative Corner + The M.O.S.H Pit.

📍404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
📅 Tue + Wed 9AM-4PM | Thu 9AM-7PM | Fri + Sat 9AM-4PM | Sun 11AM-4PM | Mon closed
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Test your grip strength at High Point Climbing & Fitness

Man climbing rock wall at High Point Climbing & Fitness — There are a variety of different climbing courses at High Point, each offering a new difficulty. (Village Fox Media / Hville Blast)

High Point is a great blend between family fun and family competition! They have tons of different climbing walls that vary in difficulty and offer parties, classes—and even yoga!

📍Locations
- MidCity: 1020 Nunnahsae N Park Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Lincoln Mill: 1300 Meridian St N Unit D400, Huntsville, AL 35801
📅 Hours vary per location
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Blast off at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Space & Rocket Center exterior shot, Saturn V rocket — The Saturn V rocket has become a Huntsville staple. (Hville Blast)

Perhaps nothing embodies Huntsville more than the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This place is great for all ages and it feels like you always walk away learning something new. Make sure you check out their new INTUITIVE Planetarium!

📍 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
📅 Mon-Sun 9AM-5PM
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Kids + adults can play at Bee’s Knees Play Cafe

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The Bee’s Knees Play Cafe is a great spot to let your young ones let their energy out! It features a giant indoor playground, a mini-city + a cafe for the adults to enjoy while the little ones play.

📍 2423 Old Huntsville Hwy, Arab, AL 35016
📅 Mon, Tue + Thu 10AM-7PM | Wed 10AM-6PM | Fri 11AM-8PM | Sat 9AM-8PM
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Go back in time at Pints & Pixels

Pints & pixels interior shot of arcade games — If you’re a fan of arcade games, this place is a must try! (Pints & Pixels on Facebook)

Pints & Pixels is an arcade and bar that will give you a blast from the past—complete with 40+ vintage arcade and pinball machines, not to mention dozens of different beers to try.

📍 2500 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
📅 Wed + Thu 12-9PM | Friday 12PM-12AM | Sun 12-9PM | Sat + Mon closed
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[BONUS ADVENTURE] Cathedral Caverns

Inside Cathedral Caverns, Woodville Alabama — The dazzling stalagmites and stalactites within Cathedral Caverns (Denise L O’Rourke / Alabama State Parks)

Cathedral Caverns isn’t technically indoors, but it sure feels like it! This dazzling cave system remains a cool 60 degrees year round, making it a great way to enjoy nature during the hottest months of the year.