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1. Tuscaloosa Riverwalk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Paul W. Bryant Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

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4. The Children's Hands-On Museum

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5. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitor Center and Factory Tour

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6. Capitol Park

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7. Bryant-Denny Stadium

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8. The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion

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9. The Tuscaloosa Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

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10. The Old Tavern Museum

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11. Lake Nicol

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12. The Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum

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13. The Battle-Friedman House

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14. DePalma's Italian Cafe

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15. Mugshots Grill and Bar

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16. Dreamland BBQ

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17. Archibald and Woodrow's Barbeque

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18. River

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Tuscaloosa is western Alabama’s largest center for commerce, industry, and education, home to the University of Alabama and its legendary Crimson Tide football team. Attractions such as the Alabama Museum of Natural History, the Tuscaloosa Museum of Art, and Lake Lurleen State Park entertain visitors attending football games and traveling to the city for family-friendly vacations. Visit the Kentuck Festival of the Arts in Tuscaloosa, October 19 & 20, 2024, and the Druid City Arts Festival on April 4th and 5th, 2025

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