Location: Tuscaloosa
Top Things to do in Tuscaloosa
Top 9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL)
Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUSK-ə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 99,543 in 2016.
Restaurants in Tuscaloosa
1. Bryant Denny Stadium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 650 reviews
Reviewed By 383eddiem - Jasper, United States
A awesome place to watch a football game with over 100000 people in the stadium. The noise level is great and tuff on the team. A must do if you can get a ticket.
2. R&R Cigars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By scottfY7606CT
A beautiful 1903 mansion transformed into cigar heaven!!! Great selection of hard to find cigars,amazing selection of beers and scotch’s as well. The home has tons of comfy chairs inside or out and plenty of tv’s to watch your favorite game. I had a Chimay on tap and it was outstanding along with my LFD Coronado Churchill . The owners Randy & Regan are very friendly and knowledgeable.. A diamond in the ruff!
3. Bryant Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 22clintd - Rome, United States
Our high school basketball from (GA) came to watch a Bama basketball game and I had to bring the guys by the museum to see some of the history of Alabama football! To begin, all of our coaches were allowed free entrance for bringing a large group in. I believe normal admission price is $1. Our guys really enjoyed seeing the history of Alabama football. They also were giving away some older National Championship car tags as well. Of course our guys had to get some! Every time I’ve been here it seems they are giving something away! If you are a fan of college football in the least bit, you must make this a must see if in town! It is definitely worth your time!
4. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitor Center/Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
The only of its kind outside of Germany, this vistor center has exhibits on the history of the Mercedes-Benz and offers tours of a manufacturing plant.
Reviewed By kariesue
I tried to arrange a tour before our trip, the website was not very helpful so upon calling I discovered by a recording that they have tours only 2 days a week and that they were booked for the whole month! Other reviews stated that the visitors center was worth a visit so we went anyway and as we were there on a tour day, we asked if anybody had failed to show up for their tour. It turned out they had room for the 2 of us on a tour. It was $5 each. A bus took us to the plant from the visitor center and everyone had a head set so we could hear the guide. We were also giving safety glasses. There was a lot of walking but it was so interesting getting to actually walk through the plant while listening to the narrative of our informative guide.You can't take photographs and there is a security guard that also accompanies the tour as there are fork lifts, bicycles and other hazards all around. Tour lasted a little over an hour and there was time for questions on the bus ride back.
5. Paul W. Bryant Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Museum dedicated to the famous football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.
Reviewed By PoppaLoppa - Dothan, United States
This was the second time I visited the museum and I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had updated quite a bit in the short time between visits. While it is called the Paul W. Bryant Museum it actually showcases everything football related from The University of Alabama. There are game balls and trophy’s dating back many, many decades. There is an interactive display for searching stats about players and whole Crimson Tide teams from throughout the years. This attraction is worth the time and an absolute bargain for the price of admission!
6. Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Welcome to the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa! CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. Learning through play is what our exhibits are about, and you're encouraged to touch, feel and play your way through our award winning museum. In 26 exhibit areas we offer newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! Exhibits, birthday party spaces, daily programs and activities, events, holiday celebrations and curriculum specific field trips all wait for you at CHOM! Visit soon - join over 78,000 guests each year who know we're the BEST for family fun! CHOM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and we've provided dynamic learning experiences for 33 years.
Reviewed By Rmm020810
Little fun place for kids. Mine are 13 and 10 and very much enjoyed seeing the museum. You’re never to old to have fun!! Only $36 for a family of four. Took about an hour to get through. We enjoyed it!!
7. Capitol park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By RENportAL - Tuscaloosa, United States
Love this park, it is a favorite local spot for photo opportunities--prom nights, wedding announcements, etc.--due to picturesque stone ruins from historic Capitol of Alabama building which burned in the early 1900s. The park is big enough for children to run and play, and includes a large gazebo for public use. Capitol Park is mostly open space with green grass, but has some nice shade trees too. The historic old jail and tavern buildings from early Tuscaloosa days are adjacent to the park. The Capitol School is also next to the park. Unfortunately there are no bathroom facilities at the park, nor any refreshment vendors. It is however a great place to take a picnic! The park is well-located downtown Tuscaloosa near the amphitheater, only about a mile from the University of Alabama. It is just across the river from downtown Northport.
8. Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Free Tours Offered Tuesday-Saturday at 3:30pm. The Jemison- Van de Graaff Mansion (constructed 1852-1862) was one of the last and most elaborate great houses to be built in Alabama before the devastation of the American Civil War. The mansion has had many families call it home over the past century and a half, including senators, lawyers, and physicists. It was even home to the Tuscaloosa Public Library for a time. The home was purchased by the Jemison- Van de Graaff Mansion Foundation in the late 1990's and restored fully to its 1862 original glory. It is now a pristine historical museum open to the public for tours and available for rent for events.
9. Tuscaloosa Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By dkorwood - Navarre, United States
Pleasant sidewalk to jog, walk or stroll in evening. Appropriately lighted and clean. Little “monsters” hidden along walk and benches and overlooks. Nice Minerva statue and Tuscaloosa timeline.
