Tuscaloosa, Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
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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

Children’s Hands-On Museum

Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art and Museum

Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum

Paul W. Bryant Museum

Gorgas House Museum

Jemison-Van De Graaf Mansion

Murphy African American Museum

The President’s Mansion

Historic Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society Properties


HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS

Moundville Archaeological Park

The University Club

Manderson Landing

Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History Trail

Black Warrior Model Railroad Club at the Northport Depot (Northport, AL)


PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES

Tuscaloosa County Parks

Tuscaloosa County Recreation Facilities

Government Plaza

Park at Manderson Landing

Tuscaloosa River Walk

Lake Tuscaloosa

Lake Nicol

Lake Tamaha

Will May Dog Park


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

Tuscaloosa Tennis Center

McDonald Hughes Ball Field Complex


OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES

Ol’ Colony Golf Course

Ol’ Colony Walking Trail

Lake Harris Dam Trail

Deerlick Creek Public Use Area

Holt Reservoir

Hurricane Creek Bike Trail

Palmore Park 18 Hole Disc Golf Course

Bowers Park Disc Golf Course

Marrs Spring

Randall Parkway Walking Trail

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

Bama Theatre

Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

The Alabama Blues Project

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

Theatre Tuscaloosa


CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

Art Garage

Kentuck Art Center & Festival (Northport, AL)


COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES

University of Alabama

University of Alabama “Roll Tide” Athletics

University of Alabama Art Galleries


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

Midtown Village Tuscaloosa

University Mall


INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

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RELIGIOUS SITES, SHRINES, AND MONUMENTS

First African Baptist Church


HISTORIC MEMORIALS AND CEMETERIES

Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park

Greenwood Cemetery


GROWN UP FUN!

Black Warrior Brewing Company

Druid City Brewing Company Taproom

The Houndstooth Sports Bar

Gallettes Tuscaloosa

The Red Shed Tuscaloosa

The Copper Top Saloon

Loosa Brews Craft Brew Emporium


SPECIAL EVENTS!

Visit Tuscaloosa Events Calendar


OTHER GREAT IDEAS!

Visit Tuscaloosa

City of Tuscaloosa

Northport, Alabama

Fosters, Alabama

Abernant, Alabama

Brookwood, Alabama

DiscoveringAlabama.org


SHOPPING

Tuscaloosa Rivermarket at Manderson Landing

Tuscaloosa Farmers Market

Manna Grocery & Deli


DINING

LOCAL FLAVOR

Archibald and Woodrow’s BBQ

The Historic Waysider Restaurant

Nick’s in the Sticks


OTHER GREAT IDEAS

Rama Jama’s *

Sweet Home Food Bar

Baumhower’s Victory Grille

Local Roots Tuscaloosa

Local Roots Tuscaloosa Food Truck

T-Town Cafe

Heat Pizza Bar

Ajian Sushi

Alcove Tavern

Central Mesa

Buffalo Phil’s

Buddy’s Rib & Steak

Taco Casa

Evangeline’s Galleria of Tuscaloosa

River

5 Bar

Mugshots Grill & Bar Tuscaloosa

Quick Grill

Billy’s Sports Grill

Manna Grocery & Deli

Peach Pit Bar & Grill

Urban Cookhouse

Taco Mama

Carniceria y Tienda La Mexicana

La Mexicana Food Truck

Mr. Chen’s Chinese Food

Lai Lai Restaurant

Ruan Thai Exotic Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar *

Surin of Thailand

Kobe

Legends Bistro & Lounge at Hotel Capstone

Wright’s Restaurant

VooDoo Wing Company

Veracruz Mexican Grill

Sitar Indian Cuisine

Reggae Flava

PYRO’s Fire Fresh Pizza

Mr. G’s Italian Restaurant

Los Tarascos

Milo’s Hamburgers

Raised on Country Burgers & Grill

Southern Ale House

University of Alabama Food Truck Schedule

Little Poblano Food Truck

La Hacienda El Méxicano

Innisfree Irish Pub

Hooligan’s

Hoo’s Q

Hokkaido Japanese Steak and Sushi Bar

Glory Bound Gyro Co

Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Cravings Artisan Pizza Company

Chuck’s Fish

BurgerFi

Brick & Spoon

The Brown Bag Restaurant (Northport, AL)


FRUITS, JUICES, BOWLS, & SHAKES

Turbo Coffee *

Juice Bar Tuscaloosa

Frutta Bowls Tuscaloosa

Tropical Smoothie Cafe


VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

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COFFEE SHOPS

Heritage House Coffee + Tea *

Monarch Espresso Bar

5 Bar

U-Perk T-Town *

Turbo Coffee

Nehemiah’s Coffee House

Just Love Coffee Cafe


BUBBLE TEA

Mr. Chen’s Chinese Food

Lai Lai Restaurant


SWEET TREATS

Babe’s Doughnuts in Tuscaloosa *

Peach Pit Bar & Grill Milkshakes

Las Piñas Tuscaloosa *

Steel City Pops

Edgar’s Bakery

Mi Casita Bakery

Mary’s Cakes & Pastries

The Whimsy Cookie Company

The Baked Bear CustomIce CreamSandwiches *

Daylight Donuts

Insomnia Cookies


LODGING

HOTELS / MOTELS

Hotel Capstone

Collodge: Everhope (Kids 13+)

Collodge: Ivory Dynasty (Kids 13+)


CONDOS / APARTMENTS

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PRIVATE HOMES / CABINS

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BED & BREAKFASTS

Bama Bed and Breakfast


RV PARKS / CAMPGROUNDS

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OTHER IDEAS

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