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Community events in Huntsville are frequent and popular. The Walker County Fair & Rodeo kicks things off each March with a carnival, live entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. In April, the General Sam Houston Folk Festival commemorates the lifestyle and culture of the 19th century. The folk festival is a 20-year-plus tradition that gives locals a chance to experience and enjoy their heritage. Autumn brings the Fair on the Square event to Huntsville’s historic downtown; this event features exhibits, arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Finally, Huntsville celebrates the holidays with the Sam Houston Family Christmas Festival.

Huntsville newcomers can orient themselves to the city’s many landmarks by taking a driving or walking tour. The city has created two driving tours and several walking tours as a way to highlight the sights and sounds of Huntsville. With these tours you can discover the historic downtown, explore the Oakwood Cemetery and visit dozens of landmarks buildings, art murals and statues.

The heart of Huntsville is the historic downtown shopping and entertainment district. A popular daytrip destination, Downtown Huntsville has more than 40 shops and dining establishments plus a visitor center and several registered historic sites. Shoppers can browse unique and mainstream wares, and then rest their feet at the local soda shop. Sites to see include General Sam Houston’s burial site, murals by Richard Haas and the oldest log cabin in Walker County.

Locals can enjoy the gorgeous Texas landscape at Huntsville State Park and the Sam Houston National Forest. The state park stretches out over 2000 acres of scenic woods, inclusive of a 210-acre lake. Popular activities include hiking, biking, fishing and camping. The park is situated next to the national forest, which covers 163,037 acres that spread into three separate counties. Sam Houston National Forest has several designated recreation areas, including the Lone Star Hiking Trail, Little Lake Creek Wilderness, Big Creek Scenic Area, Cagle Recreation Area and Double Lake Recreation Area.

Recreation enthusiasts will also enjoy the Blue Lagoon, Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park, Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston and several area golf courses.