What to do in Tuscaloosa, AL

Stroll along tree-lined pathways and visit historic buildings, museums, galleries and sports arenas while experiencing life at one of Alabama’s oldest universities.

Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.

Take a stroll along the banks of the Black Warrior River where you’ll find picnic areas, a farmers’ market, museums and concert venues.

Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.

Examine the machinery of war, then take a quiet walk around the engraved walls which bear the names of thousands of fallen servicemen and women.

Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.

Visit the ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol and enjoy picnics at this popular downtown Tuscaloosa park, then drink in some local history at a 19th-century tavern.

Examine prehistoric fossils, local wildlife specimens and archaeological artifacts in this fascinating museum, which is devoted to the natural world.

Learn about the family history of former University of Alabama president Josiah Gorgas at the oldest building on the university’s campus.