If you choose to stay at the AC hotel in Downtown, you'll be right next to Big Spring Park!
Monte Sano State Park offers beautiful hiking trails, gorgeous overlooks, and a unique Japanese Garden tucked away inside. (Fun fact: Connor is an Alabama State Park Ambassador, making him one of only 80 people picked statewide.)
City Harbor is about a 45 minute drive from Huntsville, located on Lake Guntersville. They have a new development on the water with great dining options, bars and live music. Lake Guntersville is well-know for its bass fishing. Major League Fishing hosts the Bass Pro Shops REDCREST tournament on the lake.