Friday, February 05, 2010

Huntsville among 12 ‘Distinctive Destinations’ for 2010 – winner to be announced on March 1st

February 5, 2010
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Huntsville one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2010.

The honor recognizes the city “for offering cultural and recreational experiences different from the typical vacation destination,” Trust officials said in making the announcement today.

“Huntsville features dynamic neighborhoods, a rich architectural heritage, cultural diversity and a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization,” according to the preservation group. All that gives the city “an abundance of character and an authentic sense of place.”

Huntsville was selected “for its diligent efforts to protect and share the city’s heritage, which ranges from deep Southern roots to space exploration, and for its remarkable leadership in sustainability, serving as a role model for cities across America,” the Trust said in a news release.

Huntsville is the first town in Alabama to become a Distinctive Destination.

This years destinations span from the seaports of New England to the grassy plains of the mid-West; from the Appalachian Mountains to the snow covered plains of Alaska.

For the first time, the public will determine which of the 12 destinations will be the 2010 Fan Favorite. The voting started February 3rd, and will continue on to February 28th. On March 1st, the winner will be announced.

Click here to Vote for Huntsville

“North Alabama is a region with a rich history and strong heritage full of Southern hospitality,” said Senator Richard Shelby. “It is blessed with beautiful mountains and lakes, a rich and storied history, and some of the best people in the world. I am proud that the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized these attributes and named Huntsville one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations.”

For more information, see http://www.PreservationNation.org.

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