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Amusements

  • Bama Belle Riverboat
    1 Greensboro Avenue • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
    205-339-1108
    This riverboat is a fantastic replica of the paddlewheel riverboats which traveled through the Black Warrior River in the early 1900's. The boat is open for sightseeing, dinner cruises and private parties. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Battle-Friedman House (circa 1835)
    1010 Greensboro Avenue, P.O. Box 1665 • Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
    205-758-6138
    Furnished with antiques dating from the early 1800s, it is a museum and cultural center. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an example of the many 19th century restored structures in Tuscaloosa and West Alabama.   map

  • Gorgas House (circa 1829)
    Capstone Drive, Box 870340 • Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
    University of Alabama
    205-348-5906
    Built in 1829, the Gorgas House was the first structure to be built on the University of Alabama campus and stands as an excellent example of Low Country architecture. The Gorgas House is one of only four buildings on campus to survive the Civil War and the only one designed by renowned architect William Nichols.   map

  • Jemison-Van De Graaff Mansion
    1305 Greensboro Avenue • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
    205-758-2906
    This 1863 antebellum mansion is one of finest remaining examples of Italianate architecture in South. Home of Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau.  map

  • Old Tavern Museum, The (circa 1827)
    500 Twenty-Eighth Avenue • Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
    205-758-2238
    This original inn and stagecoach stop features authentic antique furnishings from the Capital Period.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

Museums & Galleries

  • Alabama Museum Of Natural History
    Sixth Avenue • Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
    Smith Hall, UA Campus
    205-348-7550
    The Alabama Museum of Natural History, the first building to be built on the University of Alabama campus in the twentieth century, is one of the finest examples of Classical Revival architecture in the region. Experience the natural diversity of Alabama through exhibits from the Age of Dinosaurs, the Coal Age, and the Ice Age. View extensive collections of geology, zoology, mineralogy, paleontology, ethnology, history, and photography. more...  map

  • Children's Hands-On Museum Of Tuscaloosa, The
    2213 University Boulevard • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
    205-349-4235
    A unique educational institution that exists to stimulate the curiosity of children by providing high quality, interactive, entertaining exhibits and programs designed to enhance children's understanding of community. more...  map

  • Kentuck Art Center, The
    503 Main Avenue • Northport, AL 35476
    Located in Historid Downtown Northport
    205-758-1257
    Showcasing the work of emerging American craft artists, the Kentuck Art Center is home to the Kentuck Museum of Art, Gallery at Kentuck, Kentuck Studio Artists and the Kentuck Festival of Arts. The Gallery at Kentuck showcases the work of up-and-comers. The Kentuck Museum of Art features bi-monthly exhibits of nationally known and established artists. The Gallery Shop is filled with pottery, glass, jewelry, clay and fiber hand-crafted by regional artisans. The annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts takes place the third weekend in October. more...  map

  • Murphy African-American Museum
    2601 Bryant Drive & Lurleen Wallace Boulevard • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
    South
    205-758-2861
    Home of the first black licensed mortician in Alabama. Exhibit rooms feature Murphy family memorabilia and displays on local history.   map

  • Paul W. Bryant Museum
    300 Bryant Drive • Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
    205-348-4668
    Celebrate more than 100 years of Crimson Tide, football revealed through photographs, uniforms, and sports memorabilia. more...  map

  • Sarah Moody Gallery Of Art
    103 Garland Hall • Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0270
    University Of Alabama
    205-348-5967
    The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art has been in operation since 1967, presenting a year round program of exhibitions and activities comprised of varied interests and issues in the visual arts. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Moundville Archaeological Park
    1 Mound Parkway • Tuscaloosa, AL 35474
    Moundville
    205-371-2234 or 205-371-2572
    This 320-acre park includes nature trails, Indian Villages, and a museum. An internationally known National Historic Landmark, Moundville contains 20 prehistoric Indian mounds and an archaeological museum which displays some of the finest Mississippian-era artifacts ever found in North America.  more...  map

Science & Technology

  • Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
    1 Mercedes Drive • Tuscaloosa, AL 35490
    205-507-2252, 888-286-8762
    Displays bring to life the auto maker's dedication to producing only the finest automobiles. The history of the company is housed in a 24,000-square-foot showcase. This is the only Mercedes visitors center outside Germany, offering something for the entire family  more...  map

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