Tuscaloosa Hotel near University of Alabama and More
Conveniently located near I-20/59, the Country Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa hotel provides easy access to a wealth of area attractions and entertainment. The city is home to exciting attractions and signature southern hospitality. Experience it all when you stay at our Tuscaloosa hotel near Bama Belle. Nearby attractions include the Battle-Friedman House, Moundville Archaeological Park and Paul W. Bryant Museum. Our hotel near the University of Alabama welcomes visiting students, parents and Crimson Tide fans. Be sure to ask the front desk about coupons and discounts available for many area attractions.
Nearby attractions include:
Mercedes-Benz Visitor's Center (5.1 miles) Learn about this history of this automobile manufacturer as you tour their modern facilities, and get a first-hand look at future car designs. (205) 507-2252
Bama Belle Riverboats(4.3 miles) A beautiful replica of the turn-of-the-century riverboats located on Tuscaloosa's Black Warrior River. (205) 339-1108
Bama Theatre(4 miles) This local Tuscaloosa theater offers plenty of shows for all ages. (205) 758-5195 (205) 345-2787 3.9 miles from hotel
Battle-Friedman House(3.7 miles) This historic house built in the 1830s is available for tours and private events. (205) 758-6138
Bryant Denny Stadium(3.2 miles) This stadium is home to the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team. (205) 348-3600
Jemison Van De Graaff Mansion (3.5 miles) The Graaff mansion features hosts various activities and is available for private events and tours. (205) 758-2906
Kentuck Art Center & Museum (5 miles) An art museum showcasing southern folk art, Kentuck Art Center offers a taste of local artistic talent. (205) 758-1257
Moundville Archaeological Park(12 miles) This archaeological site is located where there was once the largest city in North America some 800 years ago. (205) 371-6303 (205) 371-2234
McFarland Mall(.3 miles) McFarland Mall is best shopping spot in town. (205) 759-4796
Paul W Bryant Museum(3 miles) This Crimson Tide museum chronicles the team's long history. (205) 348-4668
University of Alabama(3.7 miles) This beautiful campus hosts many events throughout the year. (205) 348-6010
A charming Southern city with just the right mix of history and modernity, Tuscaloosa is located in west central Alabama at the end of the Appalachian Mountain range where the mountains meet the coastal plain, and the imposing Black Warrior River threads the city. Once dominated by the Choctaw and Creek Indians, the city has a rich Native American history which can be appreciated by visiting the Moundville Archaeological Park, located to the south of the city. Tuscaloosa was officially chartered by settlers in 1819 and has burgeoned into a thriving University town since the inception of the University of Alabama in 1827. The Crimson Tide are the passion and pride of the entire area, and the whole town talks football when the Tide suit up. Nowhere is Tide fever more evident than at the Paul W. Bryant Museum, which chronicles all things Crimson Tide related. In addition to an outstanding University, the city also boasts a wealth of historic structures and educational museums. Located on the University campus, the Gorgas House dates back to the late 1820s and features antiques, while the Battle-Friedman House & Gardens allow guests to enjoy an 1835-era historic home. The Alabama Museum of Natural History provides for insight into the area, and the Westervelt Warner Museum houses some of the nation's finest 19th and 20th century American art. Dining options abound in what locals affectionately call T-town as well. From the iconic Dreamland that's been around since the late '50s and serves heaping platters of ribs to more upscale restaurants like Kozy's and Epiphany Café, offering the finest Southern cuisine. Plenty of nighttime entertainment keeps students and locals busy on weekends, with every type of establishment, from dance clubs to Irish pubs. Many of these are located downtown in the area known as "The Strip." Shopping options include large retail malls like the University Mall and McFarland Mall as well as the charming downtown shopping district of Northport. Since 1993, the city has also been home to North America's only Mercedes-Benz automotive assembly plant, the arrival of which provided an economic boost to the area.
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Tuscaloosa has relatively mild weather, yet still offers four distinct seasons with lows dipping just at or below freezing during the winter. Spring and autumn temps range from the 50s to the 80s with about 5 inches of rain per month, and summer highs can climb into the 90s. The area does experience a decided hurricane season during spring and fall when violent storms are known to move south to north and east to west.