Listing Category: Uniquely Local
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Kentuck Art Center
On the third weekend in October in 2016, we will present the 45th Kentuck Festival of the Arts, one of the nation’s best-respected and most-loved arts gatherings. But come see us now, at the Kentuck Art Center. The center is temporarily located in the Georgine Clarke Building at 1922 5th St. right around the corner…
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Las Piñas
Las Pinas is a family-owned business that is excited to bring a new modern concept of ice cream shops. Serving 100% homemade frozen treats and snacks with the combination of Mexican and American flavors makes Las Piñas the perfect spot for everyone!
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Legends Bistro
Savor delicious American fare in a relaxed atmosphere at our on-site restaurant in Tuscaloosa. Legends Bistro offers a diverse menu with affordable options for even the most discerning of palates. A few menu highlights include the BBQ Nachos, Turkey and Pesto Sandwich, and Pot Roast.
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Manna Grocery & Deli
Manna Grocery and Deli™ was founded in Tuscaloosa, AL in 1980 by Frances Self Drennen and Earle Drennen with the goal of offering the best selection of whole, unrefined, natural foods and natural dietary supplements available.
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Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater sits beautifully on 15 acres amidst the banks of the Black Warrior River. Located only minutes away from the University of Alabama campus and blocks from the lively downtown district, the Amphitheater is the largest outdoor theater in West Alabama and a premier location for arts and entertainment. With a 7,470 capacity,…
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Midtown Village
Welcome to Midtown Village, a premier destination for visitors and a gathering place for the community since 2007. Simply stated, Midtown Village is the hub of Tuscaloosa, where everything comes together. With stylish shops and cuisine choices, you can quench your thirst for the newest fashion trends while satisfying your appetite at one of many…
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Monarch Espresso Bar
Monarch is a craft coffee shop in Tuscaloosa serving pour overs, drip coffee, espresso drinks, toasts and housemade treats.
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Moundville Archaeological Park
ABOUT MOUNDVILLE The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park is one of the nation’s premier Native American heritage sites. Called “The Big Apple of the 14th Century” by National Geographic, Moundville Archaeological Park was once the site of a powerful prehistoric community that, at its peak, was America’s largest city north of Mexico. Located on the Black…
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Murphy African-American Museum
Tuscaloosa’s first licensed black mortician, Mr. Will J. Murphy, built this two-story craftsman bungalow in the early 1920s as his private residence. Materials from the old state capitol building a few blocks away, such as bricks and window sills, were salvaged when it burned in 1923 and used in the house’s construction. Today, the structure…
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Nicks in the Sticks
Great food and a family friendly environment.
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Old Tavern Museum
The Old Tavern has been a fixture in downtown Tuscaloosa since the time of the capital era. Innkeeper William Dunton built the structure in 1827, three blocks from its current site as a tavern and hotel on the stagecoach route that passed through Tuscaloosa. One of the few remaining nineteenth-century inns in the state, the…
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Paul R. Jones Art Gallery
In 2008, Paul R. Jones donated a portion of his collection of African American art to the University of Alabama. With over 1,700 pieces, the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama is one of the largest collections of African American art in the world. Jones was known as a…