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Stopping to see the sights - Huntsville
Stopping to see the sights

During a recent trip to Houston, I decided to make the short 70 miles north to Huntsville.

During my trip, I realized just how much history there is to see, and how I had passed this location 20 times, and never took the time to stop in.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Tons of History
  • Cons:Lots of college kids
  • In a nutshell:Great History.
  • Last visit to Huntsville: Mar 2005
  • Intro Written Mar 5, 2005
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Reviews (10)

Sam Houston Rugby - Huntsville Sam Houston State Rugby Pitch Sports & Outdoors (1)

One of the off the beaten path areas of Huntsville is Sam Houston State's Intramural Sports fields, where the home of... more travel advice

Sam Houston Memorial - Huntsville Sam Houston Woodland Monument Favorites (2)

Sam Houston truly lived almost everywhere in Texas at some point in his life, however he held a special place for... more travel advice

Sam Houston Steamboat House - Huntsville Sam Houston's Steamboat House Off The Beaten Path (2)

Since Texas has flown under Six Flags during its history, one of the more important and influential times was the period... more travel advice

Sam Houston Museum - Huntsville Sam Houston Memorial Museum Things to Do (3)

Sam Houston was a great statesman, and a very loyal citizen of Texas. Starting as the governor of Tennessee, to... more travel advice

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    der_geograf's Profile Photo
    Dec 17, 2005 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks for a great page on my hometown! I see you enjoyed your visit. It's funny that now that I'm away from there, I appreciate it more.

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    deecat's Profile Photo
    Jun 13, 2005 at 10:05 AM

    An informative, interesting group of pages about Huntsville. I LOL about your warning because it is so often the case. Enjoyed reading your restaurant tip; your description was vivid and I could just see you soaking up the ambience and memories.

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    Stephen-KarenConn's Profile Photo
    Mar 9, 2005 at 7:37 AM

    Didn't know rugby was an "extreme" sport. GRIN! Thanks for acknowledging Sam Houston's Tennessee roots.

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    easyoar's Profile Photo
    Mar 6, 2005 at 2:44 PM

    What was that head doing on the ground? Do they kep a spare handy just in case?!?

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    keeweechic's Profile Photo
    Mar 6, 2005 at 3:03 AM

    You obviously made a longer stop than I did. The 3rd graders were there when I was there too... head removed to;-) Nice to see more of Huntsville.

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    jesscamacho's Profile Photo
    Mar 5, 2005 at 11:18 PM

    Looks like you had fun in Huntsville!

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