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Alabama Firefighter Memorial

Historic Site

Bronze work of art, consisting of a life-size firefighter, honors men and women who risk their lives to protect the people of Alabama.

Alabama Hunting and Fishing Trail

Outdoor Recreation Site

Alabama is home to some of the best recreational hunting and fishing opportunities in the US. Visit the Trail to experience the adventure of a lifetime.

Alabama Museum of Natural History

Museum

Turn-of-century Grand Exhibition Hall. Fossils, rocks, minerals from Dinosaur, Ice and Coal Ages. See only meteorite known to have struck a human.

Bama Theatre

Historic Site

1937 reproduction of Davanzati Palace courtyard (Florence, Italy). Orchestra/balcony sections decorated as Mediterranean courtyard. Opened April 12, 1938. Renovated 1976 for live theatrical use.

Battle-Friedman House

Historic Site

1835 Greek Revival mansion. Built by wealthy planter/businessman. Later owned by Hungarian immigrant. Restored, beautifully furnished as historic house museum.

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Sports Arena

Home of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.

Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa

Museum

Explore and discover. From farm to space, tow boats to kaleidoscopes, art studio to hospital. 22 exhibits for newborns to 12-year-olds. The museum has a gift shop and holds parties and summer and holiday events.

Gorgas House Museum

Museum

Oldest building on campus (1829). Gorgas family residence 1879-1953. One of few buildings to survive Civil War. Antiques and Gorgas family memorabilia.

Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion

Historic Site

Home of Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau. 1861 antebellum mansion is one of finest remaining examples of Italianate architecture in South. Near university campus.

Murphy African-American Museum

Museum

Home of 1st licensed African-American mortician in West Alabama. Period furniture, irons, kettles. Exhibit rooms: Murphy family memorabilia, local history, African art, artifacts.

Ol' Colony Golf Complex

Golf Course

Golf Digest: one of the top 5 affordable courses in the nation. Manicured greens, challenging fairways, superb value. Jerry Pate design. New clubhouse with pro shop and diner.

Old Tavern Museum, The

Museum

French influence is evident in 1827 inn and stagecoach stop. Frequented by legislators when capital was Tuscaloosa. Replicas of antique furnishings and memorabilia from Capital period.

Paul W. Bryant Museum

Museum

100+ years of Crimson Tide football. Photographs, uniforms, sports memorabilia. State-of-art videos: Bama coaches, players, unforgettable plays.

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art

Museum

Venue for contemporary art. 8-10 exhibitions annually, featuring works of important regional and national artists in all forms of visual art.

Stillman College

Historic Site

Founded 1876. Coeducational, liberal arts college. 105-acre campus. Modern facilities, unparalleled technology and elite learning environment.

The University of Alabama

Historic Site

Historic attractions and museums, including Bryant Museum, Alabama Museum of Natural History, Gorgas House. 175-year-old campus; most classic and traditional in the South.

University of Alabama Arboretum

Botanical Garden

60-acre arboretum. 2.5 mi. of walking trails focusing on native plants of Alabama.

University of Alabama: Moody Music Building

Historic Site

UA's School of Music has much to offer. Productions year round range from opera to jazz; come see the magic at Moody!

Wild Birds Unlimited

Outdoor

Speciality retail nature shop. Freshest bird seed in town, bird feeders, birdbaths, wind chimes, garden items. Expert advice on creating a backyard habitat.