Neighborhood Guide

MidCity District

MidCity District

About MidCity District

MidCity District is a redevelopment on the former Madison Square Mall site that now works as one of Huntsville's entertainment centers. It sits at the gateway to Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park, and it has a mix of live music, restaurants, recreation, and public art that you do not get in the older parts of town.

What Is Here

The anchor is The Orion Amphitheater, an 8,000-capacity outdoor venue that opened in 2022. Next door, The Camp hosts live music, farmers markets, food trucks, and seasonal events. For recreation, the district has Topgolf, Dave & Buster's, and High Point Climbing & Fitness. See our MidCity District overview for a full rundown.

Eating

Blue Oak BBQ is the local barbecue pick, with a New Orleans twist that shows up in items like jerk-style ribs and loaded barbecue nachos. It is included in our Huntsville barbecue guide. There are several other restaurants in the district, and the list keeps changing, so check the official MidCity site for what is open.

Public Art

MidCity is known for its murals and larger-than-life street art, including a mural honoring Little Richard. It is worth a slow walk around even if you are not there for a show.

Tips

Concert nights get busy, so plan for traffic and parking. The district is close to Bridge Street Town Centre, so many people combine the two into one evening.

Local Businesses

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Hair Salons

Analy Alfaro Eternal Beauty Studio

5.0(42)
Auto Dealers

Landers McLarty Subaru

4.8(1721)
Hair Salons

Mirror Image Salon

4.8(204)

Mirror Image Salon is a hair salon on Sanderson Street in Huntsville. Its website says the team has more than 30 years of experience and offers cuts and styles for men, women and children. The service menu on its site includes highlights, lowlights, full color, balayage, root coverage, glazing, perms, extensions (application, move up and removal), beard trims, clipper cuts, shampoo and blow-dry, and brow, lip and chin waxing. The salon says free consultations are offered and that walk-in appointments are available.

Music Lessons

Valley Conservatory

4.9(45)
Auto Dealers

Landers McLarty Chevrolet

4.6(5328)

Landers McLarty Chevrolet is a Chevrolet dealership on University Drive NW in Huntsville. Its website lists new and pre-owned vehicles, including work trucks, lifted trucks and Corvettes, along with financing, a service department, a parts department and a collision and body shop. The site says it also welcomes shoppers from Athens, Madison and Decatur in Alabama and from Fayetteville, Tennessee. It offers online tools for scheduling service, ordering parts, finding tires and getting a trade-in value.

Restaurants

Chop N Fresh

4.6(599)

Chop N Fresh is a fast-casual salad and bowl restaurant on University Drive in Huntsville. According to its website, the company was founded in 2016 by two friends who wanted to offer fresh, healthy fast food. The site says every dressing is made from scratch in house and describes a no antibiotics, no preservatives, no fillers approach to ingredients. Online ordering and a loyalty program are available through the website. The brand has several locations, including a second Huntsville restaurant on Bob Wallace Avenue and one in Mountain Brook. This listing is the University Drive location.

Coffee & Tea

The Greenroom Coffee Shop at The Camp

4.5(529)
Tutoring

Baker's Learning Kitchen, Llc

4.9(47)
Restaurants

Phil Sandoval's

4.5(3202)

Phil Sandoval's is a Mexican restaurant on University Drive in Huntsville. Its website lists locations in Huntsville, Madison and Hoover, and it describes the food as built on family recipes and traditions passed down in the family. The menu includes appetizers like nachos, queso blanco and quesadillas, soups and salads, enchiladas, fajitas, combination plates, signature dishes, desserts and a lunch menu, with a vegetarian section. The site also has a drinks menu, and it says it can cater weddings, corporate events and parties, with complimentary consultations and tastings. A kitchen view feature on the site lets you watch your dish being prepared.

Restaurants

Kamado Ramen

4.7(885)
Auto Dealers

Smith INFINITI of Huntsville

4.6(484)

Smith INFINITI of Huntsville is an INFINITI dealership on Old Monrovia Road NW. Its website lists new INFINITI models, including the QX60, QX80 and QX65, along with pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles. The site also lists a finance department, service and parts departments, and online tools for scheduling a test drive, scheduling service and valuing a trade-in. It has an About Us section with a dealership page and a staff page.

Restaurants

Viet Huong

4.7(2213)
Event Venues

The Camp

4.6(1594)
Restaurants

Blue Oak BBQ

4.5(881)
Massage & Bodywork

M & Y Chinese Therapeutic Massage

4.5(182)

M & Y Chinese Therapeutic Massage is a massage studio in the University Drive area of northwest Huntsville. Its website lists a Massage License number and says the studio offers table body massage, foot massage, combo massage and chair massage. Session lengths vary by service. Combo sessions pair work such as body and foot massage, or chair and foot massage, in one visit. Chair massage is offered in shorter sessions as well. The site offers online booking and gift cards. Check the website or call the studio for current hours and service details before you go.

Nail Salons

Sun Aura Nail Spa

4.6(553)
Barbershops

Barberia Barbershop

4.8(208)
Special Needs Services

Visiting Angels - Huntsville, Alabama

4.6(62)

MidCity District FAQ

Common questions about MidCity District in Huntsville.

A mixed entertainment and dining district on the former Madison Square Mall site, home to The Orion Amphitheater, The Camp, Topgolf, and Dave & Buster's.

It has an 8,000-person capacity and opened in 2022. See The Orion Amphitheater for details.

Blue Oak BBQ is a local favorite for barbecue with a New Orleans twist. Nearby Bridge Street Town Centre has many more options.

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