Listing Tag: things to do
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Crux Climbing
If you’re looking to climb in Tuscaloosa or Northport, Crux Climbing is a great option. Crux is a local bouldering gym created to foster community, promote a space for you to reach new heights, and to achieve new goals in yourself and with those around you. Crux Climbing is locally owned and invested in the…
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D-BAT Tuscaloosa
D-BAT is an 15,000 sqft indoor hitting and training facility. D-Bat has: 10 open cages and 3 cages with pitching machines that throw baseball and softball Lessons, cage rentals, camps, clinics, and memberships. Fully equipped HitTrax Fully stocked pro shop for all equipment needs
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Denny Chimes
The idea of erecting a bell tower on the University of Alabama campus was initially suggested in 1919. It was envisioned as a war memorial for those who fought in World War I. Due to a lack of funding for its construction, the project never materialized. In the late 1920s, university students were finally successful…
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Ernest & Hadley
Ernest & Hadley Booksellers strives to provide a unique selection of new, used, and rare books, and other creative materials from local, regional, and international sources. They seek the input of community members who have a deep love of books and wish to share that passion with others. With a village approach, they provide space…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Kentuck at Queen City
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…
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Lake Lurleen State Park
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…
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Lake Nicol
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…