Attractions in Huntsville

Shop until you drop in a historic downtown, wander on quiet trails sheltered by lofty pines, and tour the homestead of a Texas hero. These are a few of the ways to enjoy the attractions in Huntsville, an enticing small-town getaway located 70 miles north of Houston. Whether you’re interested in the history of the Lone Star State or you want to escape to the great outdoors, you’ll find more than enough to keep you busy in Huntsville.

Historic Downtown Huntsville
If you’re looking to unearth one-of-a-kind treasures or for some delicious food, look no further than downtown Huntsville. With an abundance of antique and boutique stores, as well as restaurants and coffee shops, there’s plenty to see, do, and taste here. Downtown Huntsville also hosts some of the biggest annual events in town, including Wine Down Shop Small and the Christmas Fair.
Huntsville, TX 77340

Huntsville State Park
Hike among the towering pine trees of East Texas, try your luck at snagging a bass or a catfish, and paddle on the tranquil waters of Lake Raven. These are the adventures that await in Huntsville State Park, sprawling outdoor oasis with miles of trails and some of the best birding and wildlife watching around.
565 Park Road 40 West
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 295-5644

Oakwood Cemetery
The Oakwood Cemetery is the final resting place of Texas legends, including none other than Sam Houston himself. Houston’s grave is marked by a monument sculpted in 1911 by famed artist Pompeo Coppini, who also did the Alamo Cenotaph in San Antonio. Along with Houston, other notable Texans buried at the cemetery include Joshua Houston (Houston’s slave who became a successful businessman) and Henderson King Yoakum (author of the first comprehensive history of Texas in 1855).
Huntsville, TX 77320

Bearkat Course
Carved through a dense thicket of pine trees and nestled on the rolling hills on the southwestern edge of Huntsville is one of the best value golf courses in the Houston area. Designed to incorporate native grasses and trees, creeks, and wildlife, a round at the 18-hole Bearkat Course is one of the top ways to experience the natural beauty of the Texas Piney Woods. With multiple tees at each hole, the course will challenge you no matter how skilled you are. Tee times can be booked on the course’s website.
457 I-45
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 438-8588

Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Explore Sam Houston’s homestead and get to know what life was like in Texas’ early years at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. Historical buildings stand throughout the serene 15-acre complex, which is also home to a museum store full of souvenirs and other gifts. Living history demonstrations are held on Saturdays in the fall and spring, and Wednesdays during the summer.
1836 Sam Houston Avenue
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 294-1832

Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Drive on I-45 south of Huntsville and you can’t miss it. Standing at 67 feet tall, General Sam Houston looms over the state he helped create. Head to the visitor center and gift shop for the ultimate photo-op and to browse a selection of souvenirs and memorabilia.
7600 TX-75
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-9726

Texas Prison Museum
Huntsville is perhaps best known as the home of the Texas State Penitentiary. Established in 1848 as the first state prison, it has housed generations of Texans. Hear their stories, and get to know the inner workings of the prison, when you stop by the Texas Prison Museum.
491 State Highway 75 North
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-2155

The Blue Lagoon
Scuba diving … in Huntsville?! That’s exactly what you can do at The Blue Lagoon, a Professional Association of Diving Instructors-certified facility that offers scuba lessons and more. If you’re not looking to dive to The Blue Lagoon’s crystalline depths, you can swim on its surface and admire the view of the surrounding pine trees.
649 Pinedale Road
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 438-8888

The HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas
Get an up-close look at military artifacts, memorabilia, and weapons from the United States’ major conflicts at this historical museum in Huntsville. Listen as veterans of conflicts from World War II to Afghanistan share their stories.
463 State Highway 75 North
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-5959

The Wynne Home Arts Center
Step inside the beautifully restored Wynne Home, a 19th-century mansion and a recorded Texas landmark that is now an arts museum exhibiting works by the state’s top artists.  
1428 11th Street
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-5424

The Café Texan History Museum & Library
The oldest café in Texas is now home to a curated collection that brings antiquities and artifacts from all over the globe to our historic building in Huntsville, TX.
1120 Sam Houston Ave
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 278-1234