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Tuscaloosa is more than just going to a ball game

A travel journal to Tuscaloosa by Tideone

Tuscaloosa is more than just being the home of the University of Alabama. Once going to Tuscaloosa meant catching a ball game but now a visitor can find more to do than just seeing a ball game.

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Tuscaloosa is more than just going to a ball gameBest of IgoUgo

Overview

My most memorable moment in Tuscaloosa was visiting the Paul W. Bryant Museum on the campus of the University of Alabama. In addition to memorabilia about one of the most outstanding football coaches, there is also a 100 years of Crimson Tide football to experience.

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The best way to get around Tuscaloosa is by car but the best way to tour the campus is by foot.

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-UniversityBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Hampton Inn - University"

There are actually two Hampton Inns in Tuscaloosa but we stay at this one because it is closer to the University. There are many other motels and hotels in the Tuscaloosa vicinity but we stay at the Hampton because we belong to the Hilton Honors program. This Hampton is just like any other Hampton around the country so you know what you are getting when you stay here.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 9, 2000

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
600 HARPER LEE DRIVE Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404
205 553-9800

University of Alabama the: Gorgas HouseBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Gorgas House"

Orignially built in 1829, it is one of only four buildings on campus that survived the Civil War. The remainder were burned by Union forces. The Gorgas House is furnished with period furnishings and contains many artifacts of the Gorgas family. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 9, 2000

University of Alabama the: Gorgas House
Capstone Dr U of a C Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
(205) 348-5906

Old Tavern MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This is an 1827 inn and stagecoach inn that is furnished with authentic antique furnishings from the period when Tuscaloosa served as the state capitol of Alabama.

The museum is free and is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 9, 2000

Old Tavern Museum
500 28th Avenue Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
(205) 758-2238

University of Alabama the: Paul w Bryant MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Paul W. Bryant Museum"

No trip to Tuscaloosa is complete without a visit to the Bryant Museum. Better known to football fans as the Bear, the museum contains memorabilia of his life and his coaching days at the University of Alabama. The museum also contains exhibits of the 100 years of football tradition at the Capstone.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 9, 2000

University of Alabama the: Paul w Bryant Museum
300 Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
(205) 348-4668

Mercedes-Benz Visitor CenterBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Visitors are able to experience the history of the Mercedes-Benz automotive company at the Mercedes Benz Vistiors Center - the first of its kind outside Germany. There is also an exhibit on the racing triumphs of Mercedes Benz through the years. The highlight is a tour of the manufacturing plant to see the Class M vehicles being produced. Many people also come to the visitor center to take possession of their M-class vehicle.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on October 9, 2000

Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
1 Mercedes Drive Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35490
(205) 507-2252

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Huntsville, Alabama

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