Huntsville is a city in northern Alabama, located on the banks of the Tennessee River, 136 kilometers north of Birmingham. After the American Civil War, Huntsville became the central cotton mills such as Lincoln, Dallas and Merrimack. Now one of the most important astronautics research centers in the world is the George Car Marshall Space Flight Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The nearby Redstone Arsenal is the headquarters of the US Missile Forces. Huntsville is a convenient hub in the beautiful mountain lake district of Alabama. The charming cave of the Virgin Mary to the south, the outdoor theatre of the Civil War, the hostel where Luni is active. The scenic Guntersville National Park covers Oneonta near the bridge and Noccalula Falls in Gadsden. Head north to Jack Daniel's Winery in Middle Tennessee. With beautiful scenery and pleasant climate, it was once rated as one of the ten most livable cities in the United States! Whether you are a student or a practitioner, whether you live temporarily or permanently, I hope you will live and work here in peace and contentment! Sweet Home Alabama! Sweet Home Huntsville!