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#78. Huntsville
In northern Alabama near the border with Tennessee is Huntsville, a city whose primary economic sectors are aerospace and military technology. Nearly 60 parks are within the city limits, while college students have higher education options like the University of Alabama-Huntsville and Alabama A&M. Eight microbreweries are enjoying good sales, including Straight to Ale that serves brands with names that nod to the local space industry like Monkeynaut IPA and our pick, Unobtanium.