What to do in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Places to Visit in Tuscaloosa

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Top places to visit

1. University of Alabama

The lively college life of the University of Alabama takes place amid a picturesque 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus in the heart of Tuscaloosa. Founded in 1831, it is one of the oldest universities in Alabama. Delve into the university’s history and culture at museums and galleries, experience sporting passions at the campus stadiums or relax on the tree-lined lawns.
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Tuscaloosa showing flowers, a castle and heritage architecture

2. Tuscaloosa River Walk

The Riverwalk Tuscaloosa is a 2-mile (3-kilometer) walkway that runs along the south banks of the picturesque Black Warrior River and through leafy parks. Loved by walkers, joggers and cyclists for its scenic setting, it is also home to some interesting Tuscaloosa attractions. Visit museums, shop at a farmers’ market, enjoy live music events or relax with a picnic on the grass verges.
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Tuscaloosa featuring a garden and a river or creek

3. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

At the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater you can watch live music performances by world famous national and international artists. This outdoor arena opened in 2011 with shows by American rock bands The Avett Brothers and Band of Horses. With a capacity for an audience of almost 7,500, it is the largest open-air venue in West Alabama.
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Tuscaloosa which includes night scenes, nightlife and performance art

4. Veterans Memorial Park

Visit the Veterans Memorial Park Tuscaloosa to examine examples of equipment used by the U.S Armed Forces, and to see monuments honoring discharged veterans. The park commemorates the veterans of all sections of the U.S. Armed Forces. It sits on the site of the former Northington General Army Hospital, which was one of the largest military hospitals toward the end of WWII.
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Tuscaloosa showing a memorial and aircraft

5. Capitol Park

A visit to Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa presents both the chance to walk through a slice of Alabaman history and to find a respite from the city’s busy downtown district. At this small yet interesting park you’ll find historical ruins and open green spaces plus the chance to learn about local history at a 19th-century inn.
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Tuscaloosa featuring a ruin, heritage architecture and a garden

Recommended things to do in Tuscaloosa


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Forest Lake

When in Forest Lake, you can plan a visit to Veterans Memorial Park and Coleman Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Forest Lake
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Druid City

Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.

Druid City
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The Strip

When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Strip
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Skyland Park

When in Skyland Park, you can plan a visit to Veterans Memorial Park and Coleman Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Skyland Park
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Woodland Hills

Though Woodland Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Woodland Hills
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Pinehurst

Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pinehurst