HUNTSVILLE — Well, to those who say, “there’s nothing to do here,” you can’t complain this weekend.
And, with the Panoply Arts Festival at Big Spring Park and multiple events at the Von Braun Center, including the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo, the city has a plan to help visitors navigate downtown with ease.
The Know Before You Go webpage has everything to plan a visit, including parking maps, free shuttle options, walking distances and road closures.
Visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/downtown-
“There is plenty of available parking, and we want to ensure the public knows where these garages and lots are located – and how to get in and out of town with ease,” said John Ashburn, Parking Services manager.
Traffic & parking
- Use the Jefferson/Washington Street exit off I-565 to access downtown.
- Huntsville Police will manage traffic throughout the weekend. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and give themselves plenty of time to park and walk.
- Check out the online map for parking options
Street closures (full or partial)
- Williams Avenue westbound lane (between Church St. and Dr. Joseph Lowery Blvd)
- Monroe Street northbound lane (between Williams Ave and Clinton Ave)
- Church Street (from Huntsville Museum of Art to Garage M, 100 Church St.)
Free shuttle service
- To make parking even easier, Huntsville Transit will offer FREE shuttles to and from event venues. Buses run every 15 minutes.
Shuttle hours
- Friday, 2–10 p.m. (Route 1)
- Saturday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free parking and shuttle routes
