Listing Category: Play

Farmers Market at the Tuscaloosa River Market

Right on the banks of the beautiful Black Warrior River, The Tuscasloosa River Market is available for rentals. Saturday Farmers Markets are held every week, year-round, from 7 a.m. to noon. Bring your family or friends and grab a local coffee to sip as you wander through booths filled with colorful fresh fruits and veggies,…
Faucett Brothers Activity Center, Rock Wall, and Pool

If you’re looking for something to do in Tuscaloosa and Northport, the Faucett Brothers Activity Center offers a family some great options. It is an activity center with so many fun amenities located in Tuscaloosa County including an indoor rock wall and pool and much more. Amenities include: Electricity, Fitness Equipment, Game Room, Indoor Rock…
Feed Your Adventure: Flavors of the Black Belt

Tuscaloosa is a part of the “Ques ‘N’ Brews Black Belt trail! Head to Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ web page to download the brochure, the Passport, and the resource guide! Suggested Restaurants: Archibald & Woodrow’s BBQAvenue PubCentral MesaChuck’s FishDepalma’s Italian CafeDreamland BBQRiver Suggested Hotels: The Jack Warner at NorthriverBama Bed & BreakfastHotel Capstone Suggested Stops:…
First African Baptist Church

Organized November 1866, with 144 members. The Rev. Prince Murrell, first pastor, served until 1885. A church building located at corner of 4th Street and 24th Avenue was purchased and became place of worship during pastorate of the Rev. James Mason, 1885-1891. Resolution passed in this church 1873 resulted in establishment of Selma University, Selma,…
Foster Auditorium

Foster Auditorium is a multi-purpose facility at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was built in 1939 as aWorks Progress Administration project and has been used for Alabama basketball, women’s sports (in the 1970s and 1980s), graduations, lectures, concerts, and other large gatherings, including registration. Its status as the largest indoor building on…
Freeman Pool in Freeman Park

The Freeman Pool, located in Freeman Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is an indoor pool facility available to anyone! This pool is typically open between Memorial Day and early August. While the pool is used for specific programs throughout the week, it is open for a FREE open swim from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on…
Gorgas House Museum

Built in 1829, the Gorgas House Museum is the oldest structure on the University of Alabama campus. Originally serving as the student dining hall, campus hotel, and residence for the university’s steward, it is one of only four current buildings on campus to survive the burning of the university by Union troops in 1865. Named…
Government Plaza

A 5-acre park located in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa.
Harris Lake

Harris Lake is a beautiful location that hosts high cliffs, two dams, hiking trails, a beach, and lots of water to enjoy! It even has a hidden swimming hole at the bottom of the stream coming from the waterfall of the dam – a great option for hiking and swimming in Tuscaloosa! Being located close…
Harrison Galleries

Harrison Galleries in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of downtown. The space showcases a wide range of artwork, including paintings, photography, and sculpture from both regional and national artists. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, Harrison Galleries regularly participates in Tuscaloosa’s First Friday Art Walk and serves as a vibrant…
Harrison Taylor Splash Pad in Palmore Park

Typically open between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Harrison Taylor Splash Pad is a great spot for the kids to play! Open Monday – Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Daily User Fee is $5 per person and children under the age of two (2) is free. Amenities…
Jemison Van De Graaf Mansion

The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion is a historic house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The structure remained a private residence until 1955, when it served first as a library, then publishing house offices, and lastly as a historic house museum. The mansion was added to National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1972, due…