Tuscaloosa Fire Station 1
Opened four years after the 2011 tornado damaged the original building, it stands as the flag ship of the Tuscaloosa Fire Department.
Tuscaloosa Museum of Art
More than 1000 works of art are awaiting you at the Tuscaloosa Museum of Art! The collection amassed by Jack Warner as investments for Gulf States Paper, now the Westervelt Company, is considered to be one of the greatest private collections. Enjoy this experience!
Stillman College
The College opened in 1875, is a historically black, liberal arts college, enrolling approximately 1,200 students on a 105-acre campus. Stillman ranks in the Top 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the country and in the Top 5 HBCU schools in Alabama.
River Market
Along with a great view of the Black Warrior River, you can come to the Market for locally grown, fresh vegetables and fun events.
Moon Winx
The famous sign dates to 1957 and was designed by Pickens County folk artist Glenn House. “It’s not my crowning achievement,” House says, “but it’s the longest-lasting piece of art that I’ve ever done.” It survived Tuscaloosa’s greatest natural disaster. Mr. House has a gallery in Gordo, Alabama.
Old Tavern Museum Importance
Built in 1827, it served as a tavern and hotel on the stagecoach route that ran through Tuscaloosa. Many business deals and acquaintances were made in the tavern.
Denny Chimes
Denny Chimes, an enduring symbol of Alabama’s first university, was erected in 1929 to honor President George H. Denny, under whose leadership The University of Alabama gained national prominence.
History Changed by Two Men in 1958
In 1958, legendary Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant arrived and John “Big Daddy” Bishop opened his first Dreamland Bar-B-Que Cafe.
First Baptist Church
Organized in 1818, First Baptist is the oldest church in Tuscaloosa County. The first building was made with logs. A brick structure was completed in 1830 and a larger one at the same site in 1884. An educational building was erected 1924 and the sanctuary that exists today was finished in 1958.
One of America’s Best College Bars
The Houndstooth was recently awarded this title by Travel and Leisure Magazine.