TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
QUIKLIST
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on the western edge of the state, is best known as being the home of the University of Alabama Football Program.
The area also boasts many museums and unique cultural institutions.
And loads of Southern Cuisine!
Read on to learn more about Tuscaloosa!
ATTRACTIONS
GREAT FOR KIDS!
Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Barnyard Petting & Fun Farm
NATIONAL PARKS
STATE PARKS
Lake Lurleen State Park (Coker, AL)
AMUSEMENT PARKS
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Tuscaloosa Gateway Innovation and Discovery Center
MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND HISTORIC HOMES
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art and Museum
Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum
Murphy African American Museum
Historic Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society Properties
- Battle-Friedman House & Gardens
- McGuire-Strickland House (The Capitol School)
- The Old Tavern Museum
- Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion
- Murphy-Collins House
HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS
Moundville Archaeological Park
Manderson Landing
Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History Trail
Black Warrior Model Railroad Club at the Northport Depot (Northport, AL)
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES
- Bowers Park
- Harmon Park
- Capitol Park
- Cardinal Park
- Faucett Brothers Park
- Newt Hinton Park
- Northridge Park
- Palmore Park
- Palmore Skate Park
- Rock Quarry Park
- Springbrook Park
- Burrell Odom Park
- Freeman Park
- Hurricane Creek “M Bend” Park
- Jaycee Park
- Sokol Park North
- Snow Hinton Park
- Sexton Park
- River Road Park
- Queen City Park
- Monnish Park
- McKinney Park
- Kaulton Park
- Evans-Roshell Park
Tuscaloosa County Recreation Facilities
Lake Tamaha
SPORTING VENUES AND EVENTS
NCAA SEC Football at University of Alabama Bryant-Denny Stadium
NCAA Baseball at University of Alabama Sewell-Thomas Stadium
NCAA Basketball at University of Alabama Coleman Coliseum
McDonald Hughes Ball Field Complex
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES
Deerlick Creek Public Use Area
Palmore Park 18 Hole Disc Golf Course
Van De Graaf Arboretum and Historic Bridge Park
Outer Cliff Trails at Lake Nicol
Rocky Branch Public Use Area (Brookwood, AL)
ZOOS AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Tuscaloosa Barnyard Petting & Fun Farm
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS
University of Alabama Arboretum
PERFORMING ARTS
Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
Kentuck Art Center & Festival (Northport, AL)
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES
- Bryant-Denny Stadium
- Sewell-Thomas Stadium
- Coleman Coliseum
- Paul W. Bryant Museum
- Butler Field – Million Dollar Band Practice Field
- Quad
- Arboretum
- Alabama Museum of Natural History at Smith Hall
- Gorgas House Museum
- Moundville Archaeological Park
- Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum
- The University Club
- Marrs Spring
- “The Ferg” Ferguson Student Center
- The Ferg Dining Options
- Denny Chimes
- The President’s Mansion
University of Alabama “Roll Tide” Athletics
- Football
- Baseball
- Women’s Softball
- Men’s Basketball
- Women’s Basketball
- Men’s Golf
- Women’s Golf
- Women’s Gymnastics
- Women’s Rowing
- Women’s Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Men’s Tennis
- Women’s Tennis
- Track and Field
- Women’s Volleyball
University of Alabama Art Galleries
- Sella-Granata Art Gallery
- Sarah Moody Gallery of Art
- Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art and Museum (off-campus)
- UA Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (off-campus)
- UA’s Public Sculpture
- Visiting Artists
FACTORY TOURS, PRODUCT EXPERIENCES, AND TASTINGS
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center, Museum, and Plant Tours
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Tuscaloosa Barnyard Petting & Fun Farm
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
Downtown T Town Entertainment District
INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
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RELIGIOUS SITES, SHRINES, AND MONUMENTS
HISTORIC MEMORIALS AND CEMETERIES
Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park
GROWN UP FUN!
Druid City Brewing Company Taproom
Loosa Brews Craft Brew Emporium
SPECIAL EVENTS!
Visit Tuscaloosa Events Calendar
OTHER GREAT IDEAS!
SHOPPING
Tuscaloosa Rivermarket at Manderson Landing
DINING
LOCAL FLAVOR
The Historic Waysider Restaurant
OTHER GREAT IDEAS
Local Roots Tuscaloosa Food Truck
Evangeline’s Galleria of Tuscaloosa
Mugshots Grill & Bar Tuscaloosa
Quick Grill
Carniceria y Tienda La Mexicana
Ruan Thai Exotic Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar *
Legends Bistro & Lounge at Hotel Capstone
Raised on Country Burgers & Grill
University of Alabama Food Truck Schedule
Hokkaido Japanese Steak and Sushi Bar
Cravings Artisan Pizza Company
The Brown Bag Restaurant (Northport, AL)
FRUITS, JUICES, BOWLS, & SHAKES
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
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COFFEE SHOPS
BUBBLE TEA
SWEET TREATS
Babe’s Doughnuts in Tuscaloosa *
Peach Pit Bar & Grill Milkshakes
The Baked Bear CustomIce CreamSandwiches *
HOTELS / MOTELS
Collodge: Everhope (Kids 13+)
Collodge: Ivory Dynasty (Kids 13+)
CONDOS / APARTMENTS
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PRIVATE HOMES / CABINS
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BED & BREAKFASTS
RV PARKS / CAMPGROUNDS
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OTHER IDEAS
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