Touring Tuscaloosa County

Below are suggestions of day tours while staying in Tuscaloosa County. Please contact the destination in advance for prices and guides.

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• Breakfast at featured restaurants 1. Rama Jama’s (You must try the pancakes!) 1000 Paul W. Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-750-0901 2. Waysider (Southern favorites such as the biscuits and gravy) 1512 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-345-8239 3. Another Broken Egg Café (Delicious eggs benedict) 1650 Jack Warner Pkwy NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-750-2120 • The University of Campus Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205-348-6010 Tour the beautiful campus of the . Founded in 1831, the university is often referred to as "The Capstone." UA students have more than 250 student organizations to get involved in on campus. There are close to 60 fraternities and sororities in the school's influential Greek system, made up of more than 7,000 students, making it the largest in the nation. The sports teams consistently compete for national championships in the NCAA Division I , cheered on by a costumed elephant mascot named . Walk on the quad and view the beautiful landmarks such as the President’s Mansion, , Frank M. Moody Music Building, Bryant-Denny Stadium, The Gorgas House and so much more. https://www.ua.edu/ • Paul W. Bryant Museum (Alabama Football Heaven) 300 Paul W. Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205-348-4668 The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located on the campus of the University of Alabama. Founded in 1985, the museum was opened in 1988 to “house the history of Alabama football, with special emphasis on the legendary Coach William “Bear” Bryant. http://bryantmuseum.com

• Lunch at featured restaurants 1. FIVE (The burger is to die for!) 2324 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-345-6089 2. Innisfree Pub (Irish gold chicken fingers and fries are the local’s favorite!) 1925 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-345-1199 3. Buffalo Phil’s (You must try the buffalo wing dip!) 1149 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-758-3318 • Kentuck Arts Center 503 Main Ave. Northport, AL 35476 205-758-1257 At the Kentuck Art Center in historic downtown Northport, Alabama, they offer exhibitions, classes and shopping year-round. The galleries, working artists’ studios, clay co-op and shops are situated around the Courtyard of Wonders, which features shady retreats and fantastical sculptures including Rusty the Big Dog and the Fire Ant. Kentuck brings art to the community and builds community with art. http://www.kentuck.org/ • Bama Theatre 600 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-758-5195 The Bama Theatre is a historical theater in Tuscaloosa, AL that currently serves as the city’s performing arts center. Its modern redevelopment is the result of cooperation between the Arts Council of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1984. Enjoy a film, music or other performance before settling down for dinner! http://bamatheatre.org/ • Dinner at featured restaurants 1. DePalma’s Italian Café (You must try their meatballs!) 2300 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-759-1879 2. Chuck’s Fish (Seafood, Steak and sushi) 508 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-248-9370

3. Epiphany Farm-to-Fork Cuisine (Fresh local ingredients combined creatively) 519 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-344-5583 • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 2710 Jack Warner Pkwy. NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-248-5280 The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater that’s primarily used for music performances. It is the largest outdoor theater in West Alabama, with a seating capacity of 7,470. Past performers include stars such as Willie Nelson, Alabama Shakes, Neil Young, Widespread Panic and Miranda Lambert. Get tickets online and enjoy an awesome performance after dinner. http://www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com/ • Places to stay 1. Embassy Suites by Hilton (Downtown Tuscaloosa) 2410 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-561-2500 http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/embassy-suites-by-hilton- tuscaloosa-alabama-downtown-TCLRTES/index.html 2. Hotel Capstone (Right next to campus) 320 Paul W. Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-752-3200 http://www.hotelcapstone.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=places&utm_cam paign=google_places_ms