Numerous places are located throughout Alabama that are perfect for calling home. In fact, Livability.com recently included the cities of Auburn and Huntsville on its 2020 version of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.” To learn a little about these two cities, take a look below.
Auburn, which comes in at No. 88, is a historic college town that’s located in Lee County, Alabama. It’s nicknamed “The Loveliest Village on the Plains.”
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One of Auburn’s main attractions is of course Jordan-Hare Stadium. People come from all across the nation to watch the Auburn Tigers play football here.
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When it comes to food, Auburn offers many restaurant options, including Acre. Acre is a farm-to-table restaurant that serves up some of Alabama’s most delicious cuisine.
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From chicken and steak to pork and seafood, there’s something on the menu for everyone.
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Huntsville, which comes in at No. 100, is the county seat of Madison County and is one of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities.
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Huntsville offers a variety of attractions, including the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which is often referred to as “Earth’s Largest Space Museum.” It’s also home to Space Camp, which welcomes attendees from all over the world.
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Another popular attraction in Huntsville is Big Spring International Park. Several events are held here throughout the year, and it’s also one of Alabama’s most beautiful city parks.
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Huntsville Botanical Garden is another city attraction that welcomes numerous visitors year-round. One of the garden’s main features is its Purdy Butterfly House, which happens to be the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house.
flickr/David Ellis For additional information about the cities of Auburn and Huntsville, click here and here.
Have you ever been to, or currently live in, Auburn or Huntsville, Alabama? If so, please let us know in the comments below. Also, please share with us some of your favorite things about these two cities.
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For additional information about the cities of Auburn and Huntsville, click here and here.
For more information regarding why Huntsville, Alabama is such a great place to live, be sure to take a look at the following article: One Of The Best Cities To Live In The U.S. Is Huntsville, Alabama And We Couldn’t Agree More.
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Address: Auburn, AL, USAAddress: Huntsville, AL, USAAddress: Acre, 210 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830, USAAddress: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805, USAAddress: Big Spring International Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USAAddress: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
