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Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America · Alabama
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About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is a city in and the county seat of Tuscaloosa County in west-central Alabama, United States, on the Black Warrior River where the Gulf Coastal and Piedmont plains meet. Alabama's fifth-most populous city, the population was 99,600 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 114,288 in 2025. It was known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. It is also known as "the Druid City" because of the numerous water oaks planted in its downtown streets since the 1840s.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 99,600
- Elevation
- 29 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Bama TheatreTheatre · Bama Theatre, Gary Fitts Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States of America
- Parker-Haun ParkPark · Parker-Haun Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States of America
- Capitol ParkPark · Capitol Park, West End, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States of America
- Tuscaloosa AmphitheatreTheatre · Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre, Idlewood Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486, United States of America
- Queen City ParkPark · Queen City Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Paul R. Jones MuseumMuseum · Paul R. Jones Museum, 2308 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States of America
- Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic DistrictPark · Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486, United States of America
- Children's Hands-On MuseumMuseum · Children's Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States of America
- Margaret M. DuPont PlazaPark · Margaret M. DuPont Plaza, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States of America
- Government PlazaPark · Government Plaza, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Tuscaloosa
May - Oct
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America
33.2096° N, 87.5675° W
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