Discover Huntsville, the “Rocket City”
Fueled by the Best Southern Comfort Food in Town
Home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USRRC), NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command, it’s no wonder Huntsville is known as “Rocket City.”
Tree-filled Huntsville is also home to historic, prewar homes, and gorgeous greenery at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Big Spring International Park provides countless lakefront adventures, whether you’re on foot or bike – be sure to check out the ducks and koi in the park’s lagoon! Plus, don’t miss the Panoply Arts Festival, held the last full weekend in April.
Things to Do in Huntsville:
- Van Braun Center
- Huntsville Museum of Art
- Burritt on the Mountain
- Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
- Monte Sano State Park
- Cook Museum of Natural Science
- Harmony Park Safari
- Cook Museum of Natural Science
Need a few more ideas? Check out this great list of local attractions, restaurants, and night-out recommendations from Huntsville locals: Things to do in Downtown Huntsville: A Night out in Alabama’s “Rocket City” (via Redfin)
All this sightseeing can work up an appetite, so come on by for a variety of palate-pleasing dishes from Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and Classic Burgers, to Club Sandwiches, Pot Roast, and more!
Huntsville Means Fun for Kids, too!
Metro Diner Menu Has Something for Kids of All Ages
Your future astronauts will love geeking out at USRRC’s 36-story tall Saturn V moon rocket and the Spaceflight Museum, and the Earlyworks Kids Museum offers touch & learn exhibits that make education fun. Best places for fresh air include the Madison County Nature Trail outside of town and right in town, visit the lake at Point Mallard Park.
Once everyone is good and worn out, nothing beats the fun of a kid-sized version of our Fried Chicken & Waffles from the Metro Diner Kids’ Menu. For the kids at heart, satisfy your cravings with a Steak & Scramble Bowl, Fish & Chips, Pot Roast or the double-decker Big Mike’s BLT. Enjoy your meal here or get pick up a Family Meal to-go and make it a picnic!
Yes, Metro Diner offers breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner to go via pick-up or contactless delivery, and we offer catering, too! Metro Diner can cater business meetings, graduation parties, corporate event, and even weddings! Chicken & Waffles To Go – we’re more delicious words ever spoken?
Huntsville and Metro Diner
Where Community Comes First
Our manager here at Metro Diner Huntsville says it best, “This is an amazing community filled with incredible individuals that exude kindness and heart.” We could not agree more, that’s why Metro Diner helps support several local charities, providing gift certificates for silent auctions and giveaways and we also support the Grissom Girls Volleyball Team. Go Tigers!
Bottom line, we take care of everyone here at Metro Diner, if you’re not from around here, you’ll be welcomed like family just the same. Know that you can always expect a warm welcome, unmatched cleanliness, relaxed ambiance and fresh, hearty meals that are sure to satisfy.
About Metro Diner
Serving the Best Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner since 1992
Officially opened in 1992, our original Metro Diner location in Jacksonville, Florida, quickly became the go-to local restaurant for comforting classics and reimagined favorites.
Over the years, we’ve continued to share our southern hospitality, big, bold flavors and passion for integrity, familiarity, comfort and community by bringing in new partners across the country.
Today, Metro Diner has over 60 locations in 12 states. Our Diners have earned a number of awards for our mouthwatering, home-style comfort food cooking including: Best Breakfast, Best Diner and Best Burger.
We welcome you to visit us and try our award-winning food for yourself! Learn more about Metro Diner
