
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…

Hurricane Creek Park, located off Old Birmingham Highway in Tuscaloosa, offers a scenic outdoor space for hiking, biking, and relaxing in nature. The park features walking trails, a bike trail, picnic tables, restrooms, and access to the Alabama Power Shelter. Set along one of the area’s most unique natural landscapes, Hurricane Creek provides a peaceful…

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…

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…

Kentuck at Queen City is an expansion project of Kentuck Art Center, located in the historic Queen City Pool House in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Here, guests can explore rotating exhibitions as well as highlights from Kentuck’s Permanent Collection—works that reflect the history of Southern art, folk traditions, and the legacy of the Kentuck Festival of the…

Located nine miles northwest of Tuscaloosa and Northport, this 1,625-acre park is a scenic retreat set on the banks of Lake Lurleen and offers plenty of recreation and relaxation. Facilities include a modern campground, activity building, picnic areas, play areas, pavilions, a beach and bathhouse, fishing piers, RV storage, boat rentals and boat-launch areas. The…

Located one short drive (20 minutes or less!) from downtown Tuscaloosa, Lake Nicol is the perfect spot for locals and visitors who are seeking outdoor activities in Tuscaloosa. Offering plenty of outdoor activities and scenic views, it is definitely a spot to see! Lake Nicol is an attractive, easily accessible, well-maintained, and popular wooded park…

Lake Tuscaloosa is a reservoir in west-central Alabama, created by damming North River. It was constructed to provide water for Tuscaloosa residents and for industrial use as well. It was completed in 1970 at a cost of about $7,725,000. Since it is located just north of Tuscaloosa and Northport, the lake is also very popular for recreational activities. Lake Tuscaloosa was constructed in…

Lucky Strike has shaken up the scene in Tuscloosa with a stunning location. The brand’s first location in the state will offer the ultimate entertainment experience, featuring blacklight bowling, an interactive arcade, and upscale food and beverage within striking distance from University Mall.

Marcus & Beatty is not merely a barber shop or men’s retail store in downtown Tuscaloosa; it’s a community dedicated to transforming the way men engage with style, gifts, and essentials.

Located within Sokol Park South, Mason’s Place All Inclusive Playground offers a welcoming, accessible space designed for children of all abilities to play and explore together. Open daily from dawn to dusk, the playground features thoughtfully designed equipment and nearby amenities, including restrooms and water access, making it a convenient and family-friendly destination.

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,…