Encore: A Photo Essay

HUNTSVILLE – THE BEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES

Written by Nancy Wilkinson Van Valkenburgh Photos by Vicki Van Valkenburgh

Huntsville was chosen as the 2022-2023 Best City to live in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. But it was chosen best long ago by many residents. Oldtimers said Huntsvillians were one of two kinds of people – those, “Lucky Enough to be Born Here,” or “Smart Enough to Move Here.”

The Heart of Huntsville is where it all began – in downtown around Big Spring. A walk through the area is a special way to get in the spirit for the holiday season. There are so many views that we often overlook in our busy lives. It is good to treat ourselves to really looking at the surroundings. We find the ordinary is not ordinary at all. We are surrounded by the extraordinary all around us.

We are sharing a vignette of scenes that will get our spirits ready for a season of thankfulness and joy. It is a spirit we can carry year round. And we can enjoy our city as not only “The Best” – but a wonderful home for all seasons. n