BAMA/ROTC Theme House Guidebook
Foodie
Short list of local and fan favorite eateries.
City Cafe
408 Main AveWhere everyone is welcome! Good food, great people!
You get it all here! Food, fun, TV, people watching and view of the Roll Tide bridge.
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Billy's Sports Grill
430 Main AveYou get it all here! Food, fun, TV, people watching and view of the Roll Tide bridge.
The Blue Plate
450 McFarland BlvdGluten Free options! The best chicken & veggie rice plates. Reasonably priced.
Mr Chen's Auth Cooking
514 14th StGluten Free options! The best chicken & veggie rice plates. Reasonably priced.
Gluten free options! Great views, good food, excellent service. Sometimes a long wait. Call for reservation
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
1650 Jack Warner PkwyGluten free options! Great views, good food, excellent service. Sometimes a long wait. Call for reservation
Taco Mama Tuscaloosa
2104A University BlvdBest tacos in town! Good margaritas, too.
Great BBQ pulled pork and chicken. Collar greens are good, too. Excellent drink specials depending on the day.
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Moe's Original BBQ
2101 University BlvdGreat BBQ pulled pork and chicken. Collar greens are good, too. Excellent drink specials depending on the day.
Best spirited drinks in town! House specials are unique, fun, and tasty!! Tell the owner, “Costanza’s mom sent us.”
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Session Bar
2221 University BlvdBest spirited drinks in town! House specials are unique, fun, and tasty!! Tell the owner, “Costanza’s mom sent us.”
GF options. Great BBQ, classier setting, good prices.
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Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
305 21st AveGF options. Great BBQ, classier setting, good prices.
Sightseeing
The train trestle and bridge that runs across 5th Street in Northport now holds a prominent red and white sign, one side reading "Roll Tide" and the other "Title Town" that will surely become a landmark in the Tuscaloosa area for years to come.
Roll Tide Bridge
The train trestle and bridge that runs across 5th Street in Northport now holds a prominent red and white sign, one side reading "Roll Tide" and the other "Title Town" that will surely become a landmark in the Tuscaloosa area for years to come.
Northport Riverwalk
Oldie but goodie. Great views!
248 reviews that average 4.8 stars (as of 12/14/22)
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Children's Hands-On Museum
2213 University Blvd248 reviews that average 4.8 stars (as of 12/14/22)
Discover this 0.7-mile out-and-back trail near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Lake Tuscaloosa Dam & Spillway
3013-3025 New Watermelon RdDiscover this 0.7-mile out-and-back trail near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
216 people gave this landmark 4.6 stars. This park was the site of the Alabama Capitol when Tuscaloosa was the seat of state government from 1826-1846. In 1847 the capitol was moved to Montgomery, and the building became the home of the Alabama Central Female College. A visible reminder of the old capitol building that burned in 1923 is the stone foundation and two small columns.
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Capitol Park
2828 6th St216 people gave this landmark 4.6 stars. This park was the site of the Alabama Capitol when Tuscaloosa was the seat of state government from 1826-1846. In 1847 the capitol was moved to Montgomery, and the building became the home of the Alabama Central Female College. A visible reminder of the old capitol building that burned in 1923 is the stone foundation and two small columns.
Kentuck Art Center and Festival is an experiential arts and culture economic engine located in Historic Downtown Northport, Alabama. Rooted in 50-years of expertise, Kentuck touches the lives of tens of thousands of people from diverse walks of life in our local, regional, and national communities.
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Kentuck Art Center & Festival
503 Main AveKentuck Art Center and Festival is an experiential arts and culture economic engine located in Historic Downtown Northport, Alabama. Rooted in 50-years of expertise, Kentuck touches the lives of tens of thousands of people from diverse walks of life in our local, regional, and national communities.
The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater sits beautifully on 15 acres amidst the banks of the Black Warrior River. Located only minutes away from the University of Alabama campus and blocks from the lively downtown district, the Amphitheater is the largest outdoor theater in West Alabama and a premier location for arts and entertainment. Alabama Magazine voted the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater as the No. 1 amphitheater in the state for the 2018 “Best of Bama” awards. In addition to its many great concerts, the amphitheater also hosts the annual Celebration on the River, a free July 4th celebration featuring the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. The venue is also available for rent for private parties and events.
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I-Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
2710 Jack Warner PkwyThe Tuscaloosa Amphitheater sits beautifully on 15 acres amidst the banks of the Black Warrior River. Located only minutes away from the University of Alabama campus and blocks from the lively downtown district, the Amphitheater is the largest outdoor theater in West Alabama and a premier location for arts and entertainment. Alabama Magazine voted the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater as the No. 1 amphitheater in the state for the 2018 “Best of Bama” awards. In addition to its many great concerts, the amphitheater also hosts the annual Celebration on the River, a free July 4th celebration featuring the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. The venue is also available for rent for private parties and events.
Historical Places
Visit the newly redesigned Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center in Vance, Alabama to experience firsthand the rich history – and the exciting future – of the world’s most renowned automaker.
For more than 20 years, Mercedes-Benz has been manufacturing some of their popular automobiles right here in Alabama, and the Visitor Center is an evolving, interactive tour through some of the legendary manufacturer’s greatest innovations and most promising future concepts.
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
11 Mercedes DrVisit the newly redesigned Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center in Vance, Alabama to experience firsthand the rich history – and the exciting future – of the world’s most renowned automaker.
For more than 20 years, Mercedes-Benz has been manufacturing some of their popular automobiles right here in Alabama, and the Visitor Center is an evolving, interactive tour through some of the legendary manufacturer’s greatest innovations and most promising future concepts.
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America’s Thrift Store
I believe this to be the largest thrift store in Tuscaloosa. I always find something: BAMA apparel, furniture, books, etc.
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Rent outdoor space
Should you need to rent space outdoors, consider a city park. for more information, call Tuscaloosa County Park Recreation Authority or visit their website.
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Umbrellas
It rains infrequently often. Bring an umbrella
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Restaurants on the strip
During event weekends, it will likely be difficult to get into good restaurants. Call ahead for reservations
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Hospitals Nearby
MedCenter Northport and Northport Medical Center Hospital