BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN - Huntsville, Alabama

Burritt on the Mountain

Burritt on the Mountain, located 5 miles east of downtown Huntsville is near the top of the famed Monte Sano, Italian for “Mountain of Health”, where the Hotel Monte Sano once stood. The mansion was built as a retirement home by Dr. William Henry Burritt, and was left to the city of Huntsville after his …

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Gulf Quest

GulfQuest National Maritime Museum – Hands On Fun for All Ages

GulfQuest, National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is located in Mobile, Alabama. The stated purpose of the museum is “To inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to understand and appreciate the Gulf Coast’s Rich Maritime Heritage through exhibits, programs and activities.”  But what you really need to know about Gulf Quest is that …

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Gulf Coast Duck Tours

Plan a unique tour of Mobile, Alabama with Gulf Coast Ducks.  Ducks are amphibious vehicles that were used by the American military in World War II and the Korean War. The original Ducks were built by women during the “Rosie the Riveter” part of American History. Luckily for us, those women built the ducks to …

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