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  • Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center

    Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center

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    The Randall Welcome Center is named in honor of the late Pettus Randall and his wife, Dr. Catherine J. Randall, who have contributed in countless ways to UA and the Tuscaloosa community for decades.   The Randall Welcome Center provides a new front door for the University where visitors are engaged and immersed in all aspects…

  • Bryce Mental Health Museum

    Bryce Mental Health Museum

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    The opening of the Bryce Mental Health Museum marks a full-circle moment Alabama’s history.  Our state was ahead of its time when Bryce opened its doors in 1861 to its first mental health patient: a civil war soldier.  Renowned for the use of moral treatment in service to individuals and innovative architecture, Bryce played a…

  • Parker-Haun Park

    Parker-Haun Park

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    River District Park, now named Parker-Haun Park, was completed in Fall of 2022. The park includes green space, river-viewing areas along the bank of the Black Warrior River, a plaza and an outdoor stage. There are also color-changing RGB lights throughout the park. Since opening, it has served as a space to hold community events along…

  • Randall Family Park and Trailhead

    Randall Family Park and Trailhead

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    The Randall Family Park and Trailhead at the Northern Riverwalk is officially open, which includes a trailhead, recreational path, playground, pavilion, and parking area. This beautiful addition to our community is a City of Tuscaloosa operated park made possible by a generous donation from the Randall family. The park also includes a public art sculpture:…

  • Harry’s Bar

    Harry’s Bar

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    Tuscaloosa’s oldest drinking establishment since 1972.

  • Walk Downtown

    Walk Downtown

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    University Boulevard is the mother road of Tuscaloosa. Stretching from Capitol Park, Past the University of Alabama, to the Arboretum. This main street holds a rich history and a wealth of sights to stroll along. In Downtown, the walk from the Federal Courthouse, to the Capitol park holds much of Tuscaloosa. This 17 minute walk…

  • Walk The University of Alabama

    Walk The University of Alabama

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    Even if you’re not a prospective student, touring this monumental campus is well worth the time. From the Quad, where the University is Anchored, to the new stretches of the institution towards Bryce Hospital, and Bryant-Denny Stadium, you’ll find a plethora of landmarks. The Campus is found along University Blvd, but expands far beyond that.…

  • Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail

    Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail

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    If you cannot march, you can make sand­wiches. If you cannot make sandwiches, you can drive your car. If you cannot drive, you can help with office work. Everybody can do something. WHAT WILL YOU DO TO HELP US WIN FREEDOM?” This is the story of ordinary citizens taking extraordinary action in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.* The…

  • Tuscaloosa Gateway

    Tuscaloosa Gateway

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    The Gateway at Alberta is a central hub designed to connect the city to the latest technology. As the starting point for Tuscaloosa’s City Walk (completion date 2018), this unique building is a treasure trove of technology and a wellspring of limitless content and opportunity. In addition to the free access to laptops, tablets, and massive digital…

  • Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park

    Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park

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    Veterans Memorial Park was developed as a memorial for all veterans of the United States Armed Forces and as a tribute to Northington General Army Hospital, one of the largest military hospitals in the world at the end of WWII. When the hospital closed, it was stipulated that the one-acre site could only be used…

  • The University of Alabama Arboretum

    The University of Alabama Arboretum

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    The University of Alabama Arboretum maintains plant collections for botanical education and appreciation. The Arboretum features walking trails through a native woodland section, a wildflower garden, a collection of ornamental plants, an experimental garden, and a children’s garden. Most of the Arboretum’s land was donated by the federal government to help support the University’s goals…

  • Tuscaloosa Tennis Center

    Tuscaloosa Tennis Center

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    Tuscaloosa Tennis Center (TTC), was touted by TennisIndustry Magazine as “Indoor Tennis Facility of the Year,” and is a premier all-season tennis facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. TTC features four outdoor hard courts, six outdoor clay courts, and three indoor courts. Being open to the public along with memberships available, TTC offers opportunities for everyone at…