Your Huntsville newcomers checklist with home + tech tips

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So, you’ve decided you want to move to the Huntsville area. Congrats! This is the start of living in your dream city, and you have a lot to look forward to.

But first, you have to coordinate the moving logistics…and that’s where we come in, giving you the neighborhood insights, activity recommendations and home and internet setup tips. Read on to learn more.

Step #1: Pick your Huntsville (+ beyond) neighborhood

Did you know that Huntsville recently annexed parts of Morgan and Marshall counties, making it nearly the size of Chicago in terms of area?

When it comes to choosing your Huntsville neighborhood, you have lots of options—whether that’s in the Rocket City limits or in a neighboring town. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

• Huntsville:
  • Downtown: Walkable lifestyle, apartment/townhome living, fantastic food scene
  • Five Points: Historic homes, quick access to downtown, strong community
  • Providence: Small town feel, new homes/apartments, nearby restaurants + bars
  • South Huntsville: Suburban lifestyle, older + newer homes, family-oriented atmosphere
• Madison:
  • Downtown: Small town feel, historic homes, family-oriented atmosphere
  • Town Madison: Centrally located in the Huntsville area, new homes/apartments, nearby shopping + restaurants
• Athens: Small town atmosphere, downtown events, up-and-coming restaurants + bars
• New Market, Meridianville + Hazel Green: Quiet atmosphere, fantastic outdoor activities, family-oriented

Step #2: Find the best home internet plan + security system

Although Huntsville is known for being a very safe area, it never hurts to have a little extra peace of mind. That’s why we recommend stopping by Xfinity at Bridge Street to check out their home security systems that you can pair with their wifi offerings.

You can either select a basic plan that’s as low as $10 a month (talk about a deal!) or the more advanced plan with professional monitoring for $45 a month. View the plan details.

While you’re browsing the security systems, you can also select a home internet plan with a five-year price guarantee (and no contracts).

Step #3: Find your favorite restaurants, activities + more

The food scene in Huntsville keeps getting better and better. With at least one new restaurant opening in the area every month, you’ll have lots of dining options around the Rocket City. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Cotton Row: Delicious Southern food brought to you by the Huntsville chef James Boyce
• Good Company Cafe: English village vibes with on-a-budget prices
• Old Black Bear Brewing: Locally-brewed beer + unbeatable burgers
• Purveyor: High-end eclectic food + world-class cocktails
• Thai Garden: A Five Points staple—delicious curry + excellent lunch specials
• The Curry: The best Indian buffet in town—fresh ingredients + authentic recipes
• The Salty Cod: A downtown Athens hotspot with unbeatable fish + chips
• Tom Brown’s: Premium steak + seafood restaurant with the prettiest bathrooms around Huntsville

Plus, you’re going to want to know about these hotspots around town:

• Campus 805: Top breweries + an iconic event venue
• Huntsville Museum of Art: Impressive exhibit + educational opportunities
• Fantasy Playhouse: Theater productions + children’s academy
• Lowe Mill: An incredible ‘art mall’ with top local vendors
• MidCity: Home to TopGolf, The Orion Amphitheater, Dave & Busters + more
• The Orion Amphitheater: One of the top music venues in the South, bringing in big-time artists
• Bridge Street Town Centre: All your favorite name brands in one place

Step #4: Save money during your move by bundling your streaming, phone + more

Let’s face it—moving is expensive enough, so why not try to find some ways to save during the process?

When you swap your phone and streaming services over to Xfinity, you get some sweet perks like a free line for a year. That means that when you switch from any provider, you only pay $3.32 for your cell phone bill with unlimited services for an entire year.

Plus, you can get major discounts on your streaming services like a $15 bundle that includes Netflix, Peacock and Apple TV.

Fun fact: Sales consultant Corian told us about a time when he saved a Huntsville newcomer $200 a month by bundling his services!

Step #5: Learn more from the helpful staff at the Xfinity store at Bridge Street

One of the best parts about using Xfinity is that they have a convenient storefront located in Bridge Street. That means no automated answering services—just real people ready to answer your questions and make your move easier.

“So many customers tell us that coming into the store is way better than doing it over the phone. Everyone on our team has been here at least two years, so we really know our offerings. We will ask you about your needs and preferences to make sure we put together the right plan. Come and see us!”

Corian Santiago, Xfinity Sales Consultant

Check out Xfinity’s home internet, mobile, streaming and other budget-friendly options.

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