- The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Sports Stadiums (Amateur) and Bowling.
- From Capitol park to Snow Hinton Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tuscaloosa.
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Hall-of-Fame inductees and one of Billboard’s Greatest Artists tickle ears with their wildly successful take on Philadelphia soul
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Capitol park was the Alabama Capitol when Tuscaloosa was the seat of state government from 1826-1846. Today, visitors can picnic in the park or take photos amid the ruins of the previous Alabama capitol.
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A 40-acre facility, Snow Hinton Park features mostly open grass fields with some trees around the perimeter. The park provides a paved walking path, two shelters, park benches and a children's playground.
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Tuscaloosa County Park is an umbrella term referring to a number of parks operated by PARA, or the Tuscaloosa Park and Recreation Authority. Parks include ball fields, playground equipment, ample green space, walking trails, and shelters.
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300 Bobby Miller Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Tuscaloosa Park & Recreation Authority offers flat lands, hills and mountains along with a range of activities including 2,000 acres of green space with over 35 parks, boat landings, six activity centers and an 18-hole award winning golf course.
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1305 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion is a historic mansion built between 1859 and 1862 by Senator Robert Jemison Jr. Visitors can take a tour of the mansion, with guided tours being available on request.
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The museum displays artifacts and memorabilia tracing the history of University of Alabama football. Football fans must visit the museum. There is a special video production highlighting the career of the legendary Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant.
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2710 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Covering 15 acres and with a capacity of 7,470 people at a time, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater hosts outdoor events, such as concerts. Among its most famous guests can be mentioned Band of Horses and Willie Nelson.
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Mercedes Drive, Box 100, Tuscaloosa, AL
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This visitor center is the first of its kind outside Germany. It showcases the history of Daimler-Benz Motor Company and provides exhibits which explore the technological innovations and development of Mercedes-Benz. The factory tours are for a better understanding of how cars are manufactured.
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This is a place where children experience hands-on learning. Everything is about learning through play. Children are encouraged to touch, feel, and play in the museum's exhibits. Children's Hands-On Museum has twenty four exhibits to make sure that babies until age 13 have a place to play.
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The original structure that houses the Old Tavern Museum was built by a local innkeeper in 1827. The early history of the entire county is now showcased within the museum whose tavern structure was relocated to Central Park in the 1960s.