Attractions in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Amusements

Bama Belle Riverboat 205-339-1108
1 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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... more info map
Chuck E. Cheese's 205-391-1640
1800 McFarland Boulevard East, Suite 508, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Video games, high-tech simulator rides, the Skytubes attraction, kiddie rides, pizza, and more. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Battle-Friedman House 205-758-6138
1010 Greensboro Avenue, P.O. Box 1665, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
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... more info map
Gorgas House 205-348-5906
Capstone Drive, Box 870340, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
University of Alabama
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.... more info map
Jemison-Van De Graaff Mansion 205-758-2906
1305 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
This 1863 antebellum mansion is one of finest remaining examples of Italianate architecture in South. Home of Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau. more info map
Old Tavern Museum, The 205-758-2238
500 Twenty-Eighth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
This original inn and stagecoach stop features authentic antique furnishings from the Capital Period. more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Moundville Archaeological Park 205-371-2234
634 Mound Park, Moundville, AL 35474
One of the most significant Native American archaeological sites in the United States, Moundville was a large settlement of Mississippian culture on the Black Warrior... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Tuscaloosa Public Library 205-345-5820
1801 River Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-1027
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Museums & Galleries

Alabama Museum of Natural History 205-348-7550
Corner of 6th Avenue & Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
The University of Alabama Campus
Located in Smith Hall on the Quad, the Alabama Museum of Natural History celebrates Alabama's natural history and beauty through exhibitions, collections, and quality... more info map
Children's Hands-On Museum Of Tuscaloosa, The 205-349-4235
2213 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
A unique educational institution that exists to stimulate the curiosity of children by providing high quality, interactive, entertaining exhibits and programs designed... more info map
Ferguson Center Art Gallery 205-348-6063
751 Campus Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
The University of Alabama
"The Ferguson Center Art Gallery seeks to expose UA students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community to the arts culture and to provide an outlet to showcase their... more info
Murphy African-American Museum 205-758-2861
2601 Bryant Drive & Lurleen Wallace Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
South
Home of the first black licensed mortician in Alabama. Exhibit rooms feature Murphy family memorabilia and displays on local history. more info map
Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art 205-345-3038
2308 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
The Paul R. Jones Gallery
"The gallery honors the late Paul R. Jones who, during his lifetime, amassed one of the largest collections of African-American art in the world." The collection... more info
Paul W. Bryant Museum 205-348-4668
300 Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
University of Alabama Campus
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Paul W. Bryant Museum's mission is "to collect, preserve and exhibit items, and to disseminate information relating to the... more info map
Sarah Moody Gallery Of Art 205-348-5967
103 Garland Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0270
University Of Alabama
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... more info map
Tuscaloosa Museum of Art 205-562-5280
1400 Jack Warner Parkway Northeast, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Home of the Westervelt Collection, considered to be "one of the greatest private collections of American art;" The Tuscaloosa Museum of Art displays approximately 1,000... more info

Science & Technology

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International 205-507-2252
1 Mercedes Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35490
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... more info map

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