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Huntsville is centrally located in the MidSouth and easy to reach by car or air. We are less than a day's drive for a quarter of the nation's population. While in town for the Big Spring Jam we hope you will enjoy all Huntsville has to offer. An excellent source of visitor information for you trip to Huntsville is the Huntsville / Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Driving Directions
From I-65 (North or South) take I-565 Exit 340 to Huntsville headed East. Travel approximately 19 miles to exit 19A South Memorial Parkway (US-231 South). As you merge into Memorial Parkway take the first exit, Clinton Street. Loop around to the red light, and turn right on to Clinton Street.

Entering Huntsville from Scottsboro on US-72 West, take exit 19-A to Jefferson Street after US-72 West merges into I-565. Follow Jefferson Street to the first red light at Monroe Street, and turn right.

Entering Huntsville from Guntersville, US-431 West will become Governors Drive. Follow Governors Drive across California Street and past Huntsville Hospital on your right. Turn right at the Monroe Street traffic light.

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Travel by Air
Huntsville International Airport provides commercial airline service by 7 major carriers, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Continental Express, Northwest Airlink, U.S. Airways Express, and United Express. Direct flights are available from 13 U.S. cities. Huntsville International Airport annual passenger boardings are in excess of 1,000,000. The airport is 12 miles from downtown Huntsville via Interstate 565. Most Huntsville area hotels offer complimentary shuttle van service to and from the airport.

Huntsville International Airport (KHSV), Madison County Executive Airport (KMDQ), Moontown (K3M5), and Redstone Army Airfield (KHUA) provide General Aviation services for the Huntsville / Madison County area.

Restaurants
With over 500 restaurants in the area you'll be impressed with Huntsville's variety of dining. An up to date dining guide can be found here.

Hotels
Here are the Big Spring Jam preferred hotels. Huntsville / Madison County has over 5500 hotel rooms guaranteeing an excellent choice of accommodations. The new 295 room Embassy Suites adjoins Big Spring Park and the Von Braun Center. A more complete map of Huntsville Hotels and their locations can be found here.