Welcome to Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa offers something for everyone. Tuscaloosa represents the very best of Southern hospitality. As a city accustomed to hosting meetings, Tuscaloosa’s quality of services and variety of venues is impressive. From caterers to florist to audio/visual equipment and more, Tuscaloosa offers experienced support services. The city contains its own dazzling array of sights, sounds, and flavors. From the historic architecture of the Jemison van deGraff Mansion to the sounds of the Tuscaloosa symphony playing at the Amphitheater, from the taste of BBQ to the refreshment of ice-cold sweet tea, Tuscaloosa will bring your event to life in a colorful way. Tuscaloosa is rich in history and alive with attractions. Tuscaloosa can offer your groups a visit to the Mercedes Benz Visitors Center; the University of Alabama’s Paul W. Bryant Museum; a concert at the the Amphitheater,or a relaxing scenic dinner cruise on the Bama Belle Riverboat.
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General Facts
Tuscaloosa offers something for everyone. Population 179,448 Time Zone Central Time Zone Climate Tuscaloosa’s average temperature is 68.5 degrees. Winters are moderate, sweaters and jackets are worn from late November through March. Cool, comfortable clothing is appropriate throughout the spring and summer. Transportation Tuscaloosa has a strong transportation network. The Municipal Airport, Van de-Graaff Field, has a 6,500 foot lighted jet runway. Charter air service is available from various carriers. Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport is fifty-five minutes by car. Amtrak offers daily passenger service. Tuscaloosa is serviced by Interstate highways 20/59 and 359; U.S. Highways 82, 43, 69, and 11.
Important Phone Numbers Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission 205.391.9200 Tuscaloosa Police Department 205.349.2121 Tuscaloosa Fire Department 205-349-1111 TuscaloosaCounty Sheriff 205.752.0616 DCH Regional Medical Center 205.759.7111 Public Transportation 205.556.3876 Did You Know?
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Meeting & Convention Services
Tuscaloosa offers something for everyone. Pre-Event Planning
Brochures
The success of your meeting depends primarily on pre-planning; our staff will help with all of your planning needs. We offer assistance with lodging properties, with entertainment opportunities, with itineraries, and with visits to local attractions. Our services can ensure the best experiences for your guests.
The TTSC will provide your guest with a visitors guide and map which includes a complete list of attractions, restaurants, entertainment, and general information about the area. Specific informational brochures can be included upon request.
Lodging
Groups and spouses can enjoy many different tours and activities while visiting or meeting in Tuscaloosa. The TTSC can assist you in planning tours, luncheons, and outdoor activities. The possibilities for activities are endless.
We will be happy to assist you in making your lodging arrangements, or we can provide you with a complete list of hotel contacts in Tuscaloosa, and can contact each on your behalf.
Bags & Name Badges We offer welcome bags and name badges that are based on the number of room nights you book. Our bags feature the TTSC logo and we provide your guest with a souvenir pen. Name badges are complimentary for 100 or more hotel room reservations. There is a nominal fee of $.25 per name tag for less than 100 nights. For printed name tags the list of names must be submitted by disk or e-mail at least two weeks prior to the event.
Group & Spouse Activities
Resources For speakers or entertainment please contact: Tina Jones Director of Corporate & Group Tourism Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission 205-391-0957 or tjones@visituscaloosa.com
Bryant Conference Center
The Bryant Conference Center is West Alabama’s premier meeting facility. The Bryant Conference Center is part of a complex of buildings that include Alumni Hall, the Bryant Museum, the Moody Music Building and the Hotel Capstone. We are directly across the street from Sewell-Thomas Baseball Stadium. At the Bryant Conference Center, flexibility is the operative word. All of our meeting rooms are individually climate-controlled and feature comfortable seating, blackout shades, multiple lighting options and integrated audio/ visual applications. We can accommodate groups from 2 to 1,000. Whether it is a large conference, a small meeting, or a wedding reception, the staff at the BCC is dedicated to providing you with the best experience possible.
Sellers Auditorium Sellers is the largest single room in West Alabama. The state-of-the-art media center overlooks the room. Seller’s features a theatersized screen, in addition to multiple setup options. Square feet – 10,044 Setup options: Theater 1,000 Classroom - 500 Banquet - 512 Exhibit booths - 70
Rast Conference Room The second-largest room, Rast is conveniently located on the first floor adjacent to the Bryant Museum and Hotel Capstone. The room can be divided into Rast A and Rast B for smaller groups or breakout sessions. Square feet – 3,984 (A-1,872, B-2,112) Setup options: Theater - 400 (A-160, B-175) Classroom - 200 (A-90, b-100) Banquet - 180 (A-90, B-90) Birmingham Central
The third-largest meeting room, Birmingham/Central is on the second floor of the BCC, overlooking the Bryant Museum lawn. A perfect room for a small general session or a large breakout. Like Rast, the room can be divided into two smaller breakout spaces. Square feet – 2,415 (Bhm-1,400, Central-1,015) Setup options: Theater - 180 (Bhm-100, Central-60) Classroom - 140 (Bhm-100, Central-60) Banquet - 100 (Bhm-100, Central-60)
Tiered rooms The Wilson and Lackey tiered rooms are designed with learning in mind. Ergonomic desks and seating, ceiling-mounted projectors and integrated audio make these rooms the perfect choice for learning and presentations. Seating capacity for both rooms is 48.
Bryant Conference Center Board Rooms
Audio Visual
The Morgan and Smith rooms are richly-appointed executive boardrooms featuring Italian marble tables, high-back leather chairs and 60-inch plasma screen monitors. The perfect choice for a corporate gathering or an important meeting when you need to be away from the office. Each room will comfortably seat 20.
The Bryant Conference Center features stateof-the art audio/visual applications in our meeting rooms. We are dedicated to staying on the cutting edge and providing our customers with the latest and most innovative ways to communicate. All meeting rooms are Ethernet-compatible, and some feature ceilingmounted projectors and large plasma screen monitors. We feature many items with wireless technology and the BCC is a Wi-Fi community. An A/V technician is always available to assist any client in making their presentation truly memorable The philosophy at the Bryant Conference Center is to give customers options when it comes to food and beverage choices. Beverage break areas are conveniently located throughout the building and feature regular coffee, decaf, Southern Pecan-flavored coffee, hot tea, an assortment of canned sodas,
Medium Breakout rooms The Mason and Mobile rooms are the perfect alternative for those looking to hold a meeting in a room that is not too big and not too small. These rooms are perfect for breakouts, or for a small food function. The rooms are adjacent to each other and are identical in size. Square feet – 840 Setup options: Theater - 48 Classroom - 40 Banquet - 32
Small Breakout Rooms The Thames, Nichols and Logan rooms are ideal for small breakouts, or groups on a budget. All three rooms are identical in size. The Cavalier Room is a small, intimate conference room that seats six. Square feet – 484 Setup options: Theater - 40 Classroom - 20 Banquet - 24
Pre-function & Lobby Area Upon entering the Bryant Conference Center, you will find yourself in the Registration Lobby. Bryant Conference Center has a full-service, four-station registration desk with everything you need for speedy registration. Our center concierge desk is also located in the Registration Lobby. Sellers Lobby is our primary pre-function area. At 2,800 square feet, it can comfortably accommodate up to 250 guests for a pre-conference reception. Often, groups in Sellers Auditorium use this area for exhibitors, beverage breaks, and food service.
Meeting & Reception Venues
Tuscaloosa offers something for every one. Alabama Power Auditorium
This auditorium has a seating capacity of 75 and it is in a convenient, downtown location that is close to Tuscaloosa’s historic district. Contact 205-345-6900
Bama Belle
The Bama Belle is a modern day replica of the grand paddlewheel riverboats that graced the nation’s riverways in the early 1900’s. Capacity 200. Contact 205-339-1108.
Bama Theatre
This newly restored movie theater was built in 1938 and seats 1100. Contact 205-758-5195 www.tuscarts.org
Belk Activity Center Bowers Park
This center offers a large meeting space that can seat 150 banquet style, 100 theater style, and 200 reception style. Kitchen facilities are available. Contact 205-562-3200
Best Western Park Plaza
This hotel is Conveniently located off Interstate 59 and 20, this facility offers a meeting space that can accommodate 35. Contact 205-556-7950.
Coleman Coliseum
University of Alabama Home court of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide basketball team. The Coleman Coliseum seats up to 16,058 and can be converted for many other events. Contact 205-348-6111
Courtyard by Marriott
The Courtyard offers a small meeting room for 2 – 45. TV/VCR, slide projector and overhead available. On site catering. www.marriott.com Located on Courtney Drive just off I-20/59. Contact 205-750-8384
Cypress Inn Loft Banquet and Catering Information
The loft has a capacity of 120 seated and 250 standinng. located at 502 Greensboro Ave at the corner of University Blvd,downtown Tuscaloosa Contact 205-345-6963
Cypress Pavilion Rental Information
The pavilion is located on the grounds of the Cypress Inn Restaurant on Rice Mine Rd. The capacity is, seated 220 and standing 385. 501 Rice Mine Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Located on the Black Warrior River Contact 205-345-6963 www.cypressinnrestaurantal.com
Meeting & Reception Venues Ferguson Center University of Alabama This large complex is the Student Center for the University of Alabama. In addition to ballroom seating from 70 to 900 and nine smaller breakout rooms, it offers several restaurants and a gift shop. 751 Campus Drive Contact 205-348-6010
L & N Station
The Historic Old Train Station remodeled and available for special events. Full catering services available. Flexible set-up for up to 300. Banquets, receptions and reunions. Located downtown at 301 Greensboro Avenue can hold up to 300. 301 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Contact 205-248-8386
Foster Auditorium University of Alabama
McAbee Community Center
A historical landmark on the University of Alabama campus, this facility offers seating for 3,200. Contact 205-348-6010
Loop Road. This facility offers a large meeting space that can accommodate 150-banquet style, 100-theater style, and 200-reception style. Kitchen facilities are available. Contact 205-562-3235
Hotel Capstone
McDonald Hughes Community Center
Bryant Drive. Located on the University of Alabama campus, this fine hotel offers 7,000 square feet of attractive meeting space including ballrooms, a banquet room, a reception area, boardrooms, and breakout rooms. Contact the Sales and Catering Office at 205-343-1113.
Frank Moody Music Building University of Alabama
Renowned for its acoustical integrity, this building has hosted numerous musicians of international reputation. The main auditorium seats 938. The smaller Recital Hall offers tiered seating and seats for about 120. Contact 205-348-7111
Hampton Inn
This hotel features a meeting room for 30. 6400 Interest Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Contact 205-562-9000
Hilton Garden Inn
The latest edition of meeting space in the Tuscaloosa area has 1200 square feet of meeting space along with a private boardroom. 800 Hollywood Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 I-20/59, exit 71 Contact 205-722-0360
Martin Luther King Boulevard. The facility offers six community rooms that seat up to 30, a gymnasium and kitchen, and a ballroom capacity of 600. Contatct 205-562-3215
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
Meeting space available after hour receptions, groups up to 300. Automotive exhibit open for events. Catering available. 11 Mercedes Dr. Contact 205-507-2262
Morgan Auditorium University of Alabama
Enjoy the charm and grace of the early 1900’s in this completely original theater. Used by the University of Alabama for theater productions and other presentations requiring a stage, this facility seats as many as 600. Contact 205-348-6010
Meeting & Reception Venues Nelson B. Jones Riverbend Lodge Moundville Archaeological Park
The park is one of America’s great treasures and an international significant National Landmark. The park includes the Jones Archaeological Museum and the Nelson B. Jones Riverbend Lodge, a spacious and comfortable facility that can be the perfect setting for your special occasion. The building itself can accommodate 100 guests at a time for a seated meal, or 150 for a standing reception. For complete facility and rental information, call Moundville Archaeological Park. Contact 205-371-2572.
Paul W. Bryant Museum The Paul W. Bryant Museum offers unique facilities for your next reception, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, class reunion, business and civic gathering. Contact 205-348-4668.
Phelps Community Center This facility offers a large meeting space that can accommodate 100 banquet style, 150 theater style, and 200 reception style. Kitchen facilities are available. Contact 205-562-3230
Ramada Inn This hotel includes meeting space for up to 65. Located on Skyland Blvd,near Interstate 59 and 20. Contact 205-759-4431
Rowan-Johnson Building University of Alabama
This attractive, tiered theater is used by the University of Alabama dance and theater productions. Seats 250. Contact 205-348-6010
Shelton State Community College
New state-of-the-art facility that offers classrooms that can seat 30-100, a recital hall, conference rooms for 12-50, and an Atrium. The atrium is available only on weekends. TV’s, VCR’s, overheads, slide screens, and podiums are all available upon request. Contact 205-391-2121
Smith Hall Smith Hall is located on the northeast corner of the University of Alabama’s central Quadrangle. The beautiful proportioned room offers more than 2,300 sq. feet of meeting and convention space to accommodate groups of up to 250 for standing receptions or 120 for seated meals. Ample parking is available in front of the building . Contact 205-348-7550
Tuscaloosa River Market The River Market The River Market offers a spacious event hall of 6000 sq ft, with a open floor plan, can host a seated dinner party for 300 1900 Jack Warner Parkway Contact 205-248-5295
University of Alabama Music and Speech Auditorium University of Alabama This University facility offers an auditorium that can accommodate 368. Contact 205-348-6010
The Zone, North located in Bryant Denny Stadium The Zone-North was completed in 2006 as a part of the North End Zone expansion. The Zone-North features an approximately 15,500 square foot heated and air conditioned lounge area, accompanied by 1,690 outdoor chair back stadium seats. The lounge area is equipped with comfortable restroom facilities and multiple flat screen televisions. Contact 205-348-6379
The Zone South The South Zone offers meeting facilities, numerous attractions, museums and fine dining. It provides numerous seating arrangements. Contact 205-348-6379
Accommodations
Tuscaloosa offers something for everyone. America’s Best Value Inn
Best Western Park Plaza
3501 McFarland Blvd. 205-556-7950 Fax: 205-556-5119 Toll Free: 888-315-BEST www.bestvalueinn.com Guest Rooms: 110
3801 McFarland Blvd. East. 205-556-9690 Fax: 205-556-9690 Toll Free: 800-354-7282 www.bestwestern.com Guest Rooms: 118
Services: Nonsmoking available, copy and fax service, value club card
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, cable TV, suites with microwaves and refrigerators. Complimentary breakfast buffet, complimentary USA Today newspaper, meeting room, outdoor pool, jacuzzu, fitness center, safe deposit boxes, copy service, valet laundry service, RV & truck parking.
Best Western Catalina Inn (Northport) 2015 McFarland Blvd. East. 205-339-5200 Fax: 205-330-1335 Toll Free: 800-528-1234 www.bestwestern.com Guest Rooms: 25
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, cable TV including Showtime, small pets allowed at manager’s discretion. Complimentary continental breakfast, pool, playground, 24-hour restaurant adjacent.
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Candlewood Suites 651 Skyland Blvd. E 205-722-0999 Fax: 205-722-0988 Guest Rooms: 76
Services: Full kitchen in every suite, large workspace, free high speed internet access, free local calls, Candlewood Cupboard, free guest laundry facilities, free video/CD lending library, Candlewood Gym, gazebo grill.
Accommodations Comfort Inn
Courtyard by Marriott
4700 Doris Pate Drive 205-556-3232 Fax: 205-556-7797 Toll Free: 800-228-5150 www.comfortinn.com Guest Rooms: 59
4115 Courtney Drive 205- 750-8384 Fax: 205-750-8389 Toll Free: 800-321-2211 www.courtyard.com Guest Rooms: 78
Services: Non smoking rooms, deluxe continental breakfast, pool, interior corridor, free local calls, free USA Today, in-room workspace, free local calls, hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, pet charge: $10/night Winner of Choice Hotels Prestigious Gold Hospitality Award.
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, spacious guest rooms and suites, 9 King Jacuzzi rooms, inroom coffee service, exercise room, meeting room, Courtyard Cafe serving breakfast daily, fax, copy service and a lounge.
Days Inn
3916 E Mc Farland Blvd. 205-553-4343 Fax: 205-553-4334 Guest Rooms: 75
1201 Skyland Blvd 205-759-5000 Fax: 205-759-9864 Toll Free: 800-329-7466 www.daysinn.com Guest Rooms: 60
Services: Free high speed interenet, deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool suites, fitness center, free USA Today, free local calls, in-room microfridge, interior corridor rooms.
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, indoor heated pool, TV w/ cable and HBO. In-room coffee, micro fridge in all rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls, and security cameras.
Country Inn & Suites
Econo Lodge Inn
Comfort Suites
4801 McFarland Blvd. East 205-345-9999 Toll Free: 800-456-4000 Fax: 205-345-9940 www.countryinns.com Guest Rooms: 62
1930 McFarland Blvd. , Northport 205-330-0345 Fax: 205-330-0345 Toll Free: 800-55-ECONO www.econolodge.com Guest Rooms: 42
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, pool, fitness center, meeting room to accommodate up to 15 people, business center, two phone lines with data ports, celebration and whirlpool suites with microwave, refrigerator and full kitchen available.
Services: nonsmoking rooms, 25” remote TV/Cable/HBO, king size rooms with Jacuzzi available. Microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, complimentary continental breakfast and outdoor swimming pool.
EconoLodge Inn & Suites 4501 McFarland Blvd. East 205-345-1434 Fax: 205-345-1434 Toll Free: 800-55-ECONO www.econolodge.com Guest Rooms: 50
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, 25” remote TV/Cable, data port phones, microwave, refrigerator and coffee makers.
Accommodations Fairfield Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
4101 Courtney Drive 205- 366-0900 Fax: 205-366-0967 Toll Free: 800-228-2800 www.fairfieldinn.com Guest Rooms: 63
800 Hollywood Drive 205- 722-0360 Toll Free: 877-STAYHGI Located off I-20/59. (Exit 71A)
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, work desk with lamp, data port phones, CATV/Satellite TV, all news channel, in room coffee, iron and ironing boards, hair dryers, and complimentary continental breakfast.
Hampton Inn (Interstate) 6400 Interstate Drive 205- 562-9000 Fax: 205-562-9859 Toll Free: 800-HAMPTON www.hamptoninn.com Guest Rooms: 80
Services: Close to numerous office buildings, attractions and Universities. Rooms with queen or king beds include, microwaves, refrigerators, iron/ironing boards, coffee maker, hair dryer, 26 inch flat screen TV, complimentary wirleless/hard wire internet, two phones with voice mail. 6 stories. Free parking.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway 205- 464.4000 Toll Free: 1.877.477.4674 www.ichotelgroup.com Guest Rooms: 109 (20 suites)
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, free deluxe continental breakfast bar, free USA Today, Monday-Friday, free local calls, full cable TV with HBO, outdoor pool, interior corridors, in room coffee and special rates for AAA and AARP members.
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, interior access, rooms have micro-fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, desk with data port with high speed internet access, complimentary continental breakfast, fitness center and a outdoor pool.
Hampton Inn (University)
Home Town Suites
600 Harper Lee Drive 205- 553-9800 Fax: 205-553-0082 Toll Free: 800-HAMPTON www.hamptoninn.com Guest Rooms:102
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, free deluxe continental breakfast bar offered every morning in our lobby from 6-10 am. Free USA Today, Monday-Friday, free local calls, full cable TV with HBO, outdoor pool, interior corridors, in room coffee and special rates for AAA and AARP members.
1650 Veterans Memorial Parkway 205-553-3828 Fax: 205-553-3641 www.htshotel.com Guest Rooms: 69 Extended Stay Lodging
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, fully equipped kitchens, recliners in every suite, expanded cable with HBO, weekly housekeeping, iron and ironing board in suites, free local calls for the first 30 minutes, 2-line conference phones, caller I.D. on phones, speaker phones, voice mail, data port, small pets accepted, health club privileges, complimentary grocery service, and guest laundry available.
Accommodations Hotel Capstone
Microtel Inn
320 Bryant Drive 205- 752-3200 Fax: 205-343-1138 Toll Free: 800-477-BAMA www.fourpoints.com Guest Rooms: 150
6331 Interstate Drive 205- 556-1555 Fax: 205-556-9722 Toll Free: 888-771-7171 www.microtel.com Guest Rooms: 61
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, guest room comes with a plush terry robe, hair dryer, and in-room coffee service, daily newspaper each weekday morning, room service, club level, full-service restaurant dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, outdoor pool and patio area, fully equipped exercise facility, executive business center, adjacent to the Bryant Conference Center.
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, desk with ample work space, remote control TV with HBO, ESPN and CNN.
Howard Johnson 4810 Skyland Blvd 205- 469.1500 Fax: 205-556-1330 Toll Free: 800.932.4056 www.hojo.com Guest Rooms: 52
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, micro-fridges, suites, jacuzzi rooms, hairdryers, iron and ironing boards, high-speed internet and 27“ TV.
Jameson Inn 5021 Oscar Baxter Road 205- 345-5018 Fax: 205-345-5828 Toll Free: 800-JAMESON www.jamesoninns.com Guest Rooms:60
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, TV with HBO, pool, free newspaper, fitness center, free breakfast, king premium rooms also available.
LaQuinta Inn 4122 McFarland Blvd. 205- 349-3270 Fax: 205-758-0440 Toll Free: 800-531-5900 http://564.lq.com Guest Rooms: 122
Service: Offering free high-speed internet access in all rooms.
Microtel Inn & Suites 1417 Veterans Memorial Parkway 205-553-4095 Fax; 205-553-4096 www.tuscaloosamicrotel.com Guest Rooms: 58
Services: Smoke free guestrooms, all suites include microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and sleeper sofa, fitness room, free local & long distance calls, free continental breakfast and comp wireless internet.
Motel 6 4700 McFarland Blvd. 205- 759-4942 Fax: 205-759-1093 Toll Free: 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com Guest Rooms: 125
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, exterior corridors, rooms with microwaves/refrigerator units offered, nominal fee may apply, please inquire.
Quality Inn 4551 Jug Factory Road 205- 759-9878 Fax: 205-759-9878 Toll Free: 800-228-5151 Guest Rooms: 64 www.qualityinn.com
Services: Non smoking rooms, free local calls, free in-room coffee, free USA Today, hair dryers, iron and boards, swimming pool and exercise room.
Accommodations Ramada Inn
Wingate Inn
631 Skyland Blvd. East 205- 759-4431 Fax: 205-758-9655 Toll Free: 800-272-4431 www.ramadainn.com Guest Rooms: 107
4918 Skyland Blvd. E 205.553.5400 www.wingatehotels.com
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, interior/exterior entrance, coffee makers in king leisure rooms, outdoor pool, complimentary continental breakfast, cable TV/HBO, truck/RV parking, free local calls, same day laundry and dry cleaning services.
Roadway Inn 4300 Skyland Blvd. 205-556-5696 Fax: 205-556-5696 Guest Rooms:72
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, video players (movies for rent at front desk), mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, and signature walk-in showers.
Super 8 Motel 4125 McFarland Blvd. 205- 758-8878 Fax: 205-752-8331 Toll Free: 800-800-8000 www.super8.com Guest Rooms: 62
Services: Nonsmoking rooms, free local calls, microwaves/refrigerators, 50 cable channels including Showtime and free fax service.
Value Place I-20-50 & Skyland Blvd 205-633-3799
Services: Furnished studios, kitchens, housekeeping, on-site washers, dryers, vending machines and high speed internet.
Services: Hot breakfast, 24 hour business center, exercise facilities, outdoor pool, refrigerator, microwave, plus meeting space for up to 50.
Yellowhammer Inn 205- 409-4500 www.yellowhammerinn.com
Complimentary continental breakfast, individually controlled AC/Heating, free wireless internet access, cable TV w/remote control, convenient parking, telephone and voicemail, hospitality room for up to 25 people, Apothecary Lounge and TV room, large sun deck and a fitness center.
Shopping
Tuscaloosa offers something for everyone. Galleria of Tuscaloosa
Midtown
McFarland Blvd. N
McFarland Blvd & 15th Street
Fincher & Ozment Jewelers Mobley & Sons, Evangeline’s,Part Two
Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Ulta, Best Buy, Old Navy, Chico’s, Coldwater Creek, New York & Co., Kirklands, Lane Bryant, Longhorn Steakhouse, Kobe Japanese Steak, Kinnucan’s, Wings U, Taziki’s, Black House White Market, Soca, Gigi’s Cupcakes, and Edible Arrangements.
Hillcrest Center Highway 69 South
Restaurants, Shops and Fitness South. Historic Downtown Northport
Historic Downtown Northport
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Unique shops offering local flavor. Great dining opportunities.
University Mall
McFarland Mall
University Town Center
T.J. Maxx, Books A Million and Shoe Station
Cold Stone Creamery, Firehouse Subs, HeadStart, Nail Club, Private Gallery Moes Southwest Grill andTCBY
Skyland Blvd.
McFarland Plaza McFarland Blvd. E.
OfficeMax, Stein Mart, Toys R Us Michael’s and Ross
Merchants Walk McFarland Blvd. N
Talbot’s, Zoe’s Kitchen and Ruby Tuesday
McFarland Blvd. & 15th Street
Belk, Sears, J.C. Penny, Gap and The Limited University Blvd, near UA Campus
Attractions SEE AND DO IT ALL IN TUSCALOOSA
Every fall, the nation’s eyes focus on Tuscaloosa for the best in college gridiron action at the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium. In addition to University of Alabama athletics, Tuscaloosa visitors can choose from a variety of other forms of entertainment. including a historic theater, several parks, and a variety of galleries, museums and antebellum homes radiate around the area.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
6th Ave. Smith Hall, University of Alabama Campus 205-348-7550 / www.museums.ua.edu/history Hours: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday. Admission charged.
Experience the natural diversity of Alabama. View collections of geology, mineralogy, history, and paleontology. See the Hodges meteorite, the only meteorite known to have struck a human being. After-hour rentals, special programs, and tours are available.
AMF Bama Lanes 520 15th Street 205-759-2302
Offers 32 bowling lanes and is available for both league and tournament play.
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Bama Belle Riverboat 1 Greensboro Ave. 205-339-1108 www.bamabelle.com
The Bama Belle is a modern day replica of the grand paddlewheel riverboats which graced the Black Warrior in the 1900’s. Today, you can experience the same magical, romantic, nostalgic celebration of the American spirit on the Bama Belle. The Bama Belle provides an exquisite setting for sightseeing and dinner cruises. Charters for private parties, business meetings or holiday celebrations are also available. Capacity is 200 passengers. Located in the Black Warrior River Walk Park.
Attractions Bama Theatre
600 Greensboro Ave 205-758-5195 www.tuscarts.org
The oldest operating theatre in Tuscaloosa. In 1938, the Bama Theatre served as the community’s grand movie house, as well as the only air conditioned building at that time. The theatre was one of the last movie palaces built in the South. The building is an odd but interesting mixture of Art Deco style, popular during the period and the lavish atmospheric style of theatre architecture popular in the 1920’s. The interior is decorated in the Moorish style of Renaissance Spain. The house of the theatre is actually a reproduction of the courtyard of the Davanzati Palace of Florence, Italy. The entire orchestra and balcony sections are decorated as a Spanish courtyard, complete with balconies and ironwork. Twinkling stars and clouds on the night sky ceiling complete the open air feel of the performance hall.
Battle-Friedman House and Gardens 1010 Greensboro Ave. 205-758-6138 / www.historictuscaloosa.com Hours: Tues. – Sat., 10-12 and 1-4, closed Sunday. Also available for private tours. Admission charged.
The elaborate architectural details and historic furnishings offer a glimpse back to the early 1800’s. Alfred Battle built the home in 1835 with a servant’s house, carriage house and grounds. It once occupied the entire block of what was then Tuscaloosa’s main residential street. The two story house was built with brick walls 18 inches thick. The house is now maintained by the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society as a social and cultural center.
Black Warrior Model Railroad Society 725 25th Ave., Northport Open every Saturday, 9-12.
The Black Warrior Model Railroad Society is located in the historic Northport Train Depot. Come and see the old caboose out front. No admission charged.
Bryant-Denny Stadium Bryant Drive 205-348-6010 www.rolltide.com
The Stadium is home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, 14 time national champions. Seating capacity is approximately 101,000, keeping it among the largest oncampus football stadiums in the nation. Today the structure includes 123 skyboxes as well as a pair of large video scoreboards in the north and south end zone and wraparound display boards, situated on the facades of the east and west upper decks. Special rooms for scholarship donors as well as the A-Club are featured sections of the inner area of the east side and were added during the expansion in the 1990’s.
Attractions Children’s Hands on Museum (CHOM)
2213 University Blvd. 205-349-4235 www.chomonline.org Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 – 5, Friday 9-8:30 p.m. and Sat. 10-4. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
The museum charges admission. Learn through play! The whole family can become part of a child’s world. Three floors of fun offer 17 hands on exhibits including; Planetarium shows, a historic reconstruction of 1800s shops from Tuscaloosa; a 1700’s Choctaw Indian Village; DCH Hospital; the Captain Tim Parker Towboat; and art studio with music, dance, drama and visual arts; Once Upon a Farm; a Japanese House and much more.
Capitol Park
University and 28th St. 205-758-2238 / www.historictuscaloosa.com
The grounds of this park were once the site of the Alabama State Capitol when Tuscaloosa was the seat of state government from 1826 to 1846. Today, a visible reminder of the old capitol building, which burned in 1923, is the stone foundation and columns at the site. Also on the park are two relocated historic structures, the Old Tavern (1827) and the McGuire-Strickland house (1820), the oldest standing wood frame structure in Tuscaloosa.
Capstone Club of Alabama Golf I-20/59 Exit 86 205-462-0590
This award winning course and clubhouse make an ideal location for golf with friends or your next golf outing. Experience a $13 million Gil Hanse Masterpiece.
Attractions Cobb Theater- Hollywood 16 Cinemas 4250 Old Greensboro Road 205-248-8212
The Cobb Theatre is designed to provide guests with the highest quality audio and visual presentation, unsurpassed comfort, and outstanding customer service.
Deerlick Creek Campground
12421 Deerlick Road/ Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 205-759-1591 / www.sam.usace.army.mil/bwt/
This campground and park is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior River near Tuscaloosa, AL. It offers 40 campsites, which can accommodate an RV or a tent, with water hook up and 50 amp electrical services. Six additional tent only sites provide water hook up, and electrical service. A sanitary dump station is centrally located for campers use. Deerlick Creek also provides coin operated laundry facilities, a free shower house, group shelter, amphitheater, playground, multipurpose court, bicycle trail and hiking trail for registered campers. Picnic facilities, a swim beach, and a second playground near the beach are also available for campers as well as the general public. This park is open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. from March 1 – November 30.
Denny Chimes
University Blvd., University of Alabama Campus 205-348-6010 http://tour.ua.edu/tourstops/denny-chimes.html
The tower named after former University President George Denny, and was constructed in 1929, and then restored in 1986. This landmark is home to the “Football Walk of Fame”, with hand and footprints of legendary Alabama players.
Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
Opening August, 2013 Intersection of 7th Street and Greensboro Avenue http://cac.tuscarts.org
The Arts Council is in the process of restoring the former Allen Jemison building in downtown Tuscaloosa. This historic building will be transformed into the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (CAC). The CAC will be a hub for the arts in Tuscaloosa. Plans include a black box theatre/workshop space for family programs, educational opportunities, rehearsals or community meetings. In addition, the CAC will house offices for local art groups, artist studios and galleries for The University of Alabama.
First African Baptist Church 2621 Stillman Blvd. 205-758-2833 www.historictuscaloosa.org
The congregation was organized in November 1866 and met elsewhere until the present church was built in 1907. Built entirely by men of the church, the interior features many stained glass windows. When pastor T.Y. Rogers led the First African Baptist Church it was the center of important civil rights activities in Tuscaloosa during the early 1960’s.
Attractions First Presbyterian Church
900 Greensboro Ave. / www.historictuscaloosa.org 205-752-3531
This neo-Gothic church was built in 1921 by Tuscaloosa’s earliest Presbyterian congregation on the site of its original building. (The congregation was formed in 1830). The church features a variety of antique European craftwork. Some of the unique items include a 15th century French pulpit, 15th century German and Flemish stained glass and a 16th Century Italian baptismal font.
Foster Auditorium
Off 6th Avenue, University of Alabama Campus 205-348-6010
http://tour.ua.edu/tourstops/foster.html Foster Auditorium was completed in 1939, as a multipurpose facility with a seating capacity of 5,400. It has been used for graduation exercises, indoor athletic events, concerts, lectures, and is now the permanent home to the University of Alabama women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Foster Auditorium is the site of Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace’s “stand in the schoolhouse door” on June 11, 1963, when two African-American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood enrolled at UA.
Government Plaza 7th St. and 22th Ave. SE.
The plaza located between the Intermodal Facility, City Hall and the new Federal Courthouse Government Plaza includes a block and a half of green space complete with a lighted walking trail, pavilion, fountain and other park amenities.
Greenwood Cemetery 9th St. and 27th Ave. SW. 205-758-2238 www.historictuscaloosa.org
Greenwood Cementry is one of the oldest cemeteries in Tuscaloosa. It was laid out shortly after the first survey of the city of Tuscaloosa in 1821. Many graves of early Tuscaloosa’s most prominent citizens are here. Admission is free, sunrise to sunset.
Gorgas House
Capstone Drive, University of Alabama Campus 205-348-6010 http://tour.ua.edu/tourstops/gorgashouse.html Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-4, closed Saturday.
The Gorgas House was built in 1829. It is the oldest building on the University of Alabama campus. This was one of the buildings that was spared when Croxton’s soldiers burned structures on the University of Alabama campus in April of 1865.
Hidden Meadows Golf Course 13000 Old Cove Rd. Northport 205-339-3673
This golf course is an 18 hole course located in a valley creating a scenic backdrop of the Black Warrior River.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 1305 Greensboro Ave. 205-758-2906 www.historictuscaloosa.org
This 1862 antebellum mansion is one of the finest remaining examples of Italianate architecture in the South. Open Mon.-Fri. 10-5, free admission (donations welcome).
Attractions Kentuck Art Center
503 Main Ave. Northport 205-758-1257 www.Kentuck.org Hours: M-F 9-5, Sat. 10-4:30.
The Center features monthly exhibits of some of the region’s finest arts and crafts. The Gallery Shop specializes in arts and crafts by local, regional, and national artists. Visitors can observe studio artists at work around the Courtyard of Wonders.
Lake Lurleen State Park 13226 Lake Lurleen Road 205-339-1558
Camping sites and biking trails available around a 250-acre lake.
Lake Tuscaloosa The water suppy reservoir covers 5,885-acres. It has hosted local, regional, and national fishing tournaments. Boat landings and floating docks are available.
Leland Bowling Lanes 1125 26th Ave. East 205-553-3467
Leland Lanes offers 32 bowling lanes and is available for both league and tournament play.
The Maxwell-Peters Home 302 Main Avenue, Northport 205-343-1691 www.maxwell-petershome.com
The Maxwell-Peters Home, built in 1867 is a National Historic Home. It exhibits a unique English architecture widely used in the South, but essentially lost during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Located in Historic Downtown Northport, the home has been in direct descendent ownership and residence for over 140 years. One previous owner was a founding member of The American Legion in Paris following World War I. Another owner was a three time delegate to the National Republican Convention. The home is available for event rentals.
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center and Museum
I-20/59 at exit 89 on Mercedes Drive 205-507-2252 or Toll Free: 888-286-8762 www.mbusi.com
There is something for everyone at the Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center and Museum. You will enjoy exciting multimedia exhibits, vintage automobiles and a world class gift shop. The kids will love our exclusive video “The Big Auto Plant” that illustrates just how an M-Class is made in Tuscaloosa county. Free Admission.
Attractions The McGuire-Strickland House
500 28th Ave. 205-758-2238 http://tour.ua.edu/tourstops/presmansion.html
This home located in historic Capitol Park. The wood frame, raised cottage is considered to be the oldest wooden structure in Tuscaloosa. Hand hewn beams extend the full length of the house. It is home to the Capitol School. Free admission. Tours by appointment. Limited accessibility.
Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum 1901 Jack Warner Parkway 205-759-9603 Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-4:30.
The Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum features the transportation history of the Black Warrior River, lock and dam development, stagecoach line, horse drawn carriages, electric streetcars, bicycle history, railroad, and other transportation related topics that gave rise to the City of Tuscaloosa’s development. The museum is housed in the historic Queen City Park Pool Bathhouse which was designed by architect Don Buel Schuyler, a student of world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The pool, bathhouse, fountain, and bleachers were dedicated May 18, 1943 and were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in l992. The art deco and art modern styles were popular from the 1920’s to the early 1940’s. The original pool complex project was funded by the David Warner Foundation in memory of David Warner, Jr. (19161931) and the Work Projects Administration funds. The pool closed in the late 1980’s.
Moundville Archaeological Park 1 Mound Parkway, Moundville 205-371-2572 or 205-371-2234 www.moundville.ua.edu
Moundville Archaeological Park is located 12 miles south of Tuscaloosa, preserves 325 acres on the Black Warrior River of what was once America’s largest city north of Mexico. During the Mississippian Period (AD 10001500), Southeastern Indians constructed large earthworks topped by temples, council houses, and homes of the nobility. Twentyeight of these flat-topped pyramids, the tallest 60 feet high, survive at Moundville as remnants of a ceremonial and economic center whose trade routes extended across eastern North America. The museum contains artifacts unearthed at the site during archaeological excavations. Exhibits interpret the life ways of the natives who lived here during prehistoric times. The gift shop offers an excellent selection of books and Indian crafts. Admission is charged. Grounds are open daily from 8:00 am until dusk. The museum is open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from March through October and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from November through February.
Attractions Murphy African-American Museum 2601 Bryant Drive 205-758-2861 www.historictuscaloosa.org
Tuscaloosa’s first African-American mortician built this two-story craftsman bungalow in the early 1920’s as his private residence. Materials from the old State Capitol building a few blocks away were salvaged and used in the home’s construction. Today, the structure operates as a museum focusing on the lifestyle of affluent African-Americans during the early 1900’s. Hours: Tues. – Fri., 10-3, weekends by appointment. Tours available by appointment.
Northport Heritage Museum Park Street, Northport 205-339-8891 www.fhnonline.org
This 1907 Victorian era home was the residence of the Josh Palmer family and descendants. This Museum has many exhibits and photographs detailing the history of the Native American settlement in 1816, through the decades to today. Among the special exhibits are the A.H. Bean World Photographic Collection and the Peterson Military Uniform Collection. Group and school tours are available. Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month, 9 am – noon and by appointment. The Northport Heritage Museum is located next to the Northport Community Center on Park Street near downtown Northport. The museum is closed in the event of rain.
Ol’ Colony Golf Course 401 Old Colony Road 205-562-3201
The public golf course was designed by former PGA star, Jerry Pate. This 18-hole facility features rolling fairways and beautiful, contoured greens.
Old Quadrangle
P.O. Box 1665. University of Alabama Campus 205-758-2238 www.historictuscaloosa.org
The Old Quadrangle, located just north of what we know today as “the Quad,” was considerably smaller than the current Quadrangle. The site is surrounded by the first four buildings, Woods Hall, Manly Hall, Clark Hall and Garland Hall. These buildings were constructed after the University was burned during the final days of the Civil War.
PARA
614 Greensboro Ave 205-562-3220
The Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority (PARA) operates a variety of facilities and programs, including but not limited to, parks, athletic fields, walking trails and playgrounds.
Paul R. Jones Gallery of Arts
2308 Sixth Street 205-345-3038 Hours: Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
The Paul R. Jones Gallery of Arts features selections from the Jones Collection. The collection of African American Art is one of the largest of its kind. Jones donated 1,700 pieces to the University of Alabama in 2008, two years before his death. The gallery features a rotating selection of pieces from his collection as well as works by the University of Alabama students and faculty.
President’s Mansion
University Blvd., University of Alabama Campus 205-348-6010 http://tour.ua.edu/tourstops/presmansion.html
This house is an outstanding example of Greek revival architecture. It has been home to University presidents since 1841. It was one of the four buildings that survived the 1865 burning of the campus during the Civil War.
Attractions RiverWalk Tuscaloosa’s Riverwalk is a 3-4 mile walking/ biking trail along the Black Warrior River. It includes parks and the boat launch of the Bama Belle.
Rocky Branch Park
13710 Rocky Branch Road / Brookwood, AL 35444 205-554-1684 / www.sam.usace.army.mil/bwt/
Stillman College 3601 Stillman Blvd. 205-349-4240 www.stillman.edu
Stillman College was founded in 1876 to train black ministers. This private liberal arts college has a 100 acre campus that features modern facilities embraced by stately magnolia trees. Tours by appointment.
This park is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior River just north of Tuscaloosa. It has a beautiful swim beach, group shelters, picnic tables, grills, restroom facilities, and a playground. It is open 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. from May 1 – Labor Day. This park also has a hiking trail and a boat ramp which open year round.
Sarah Moody Gallery of Art
103 Garland Hall, University of Alabama Campus 205-348-1890
The gallery of art is a venue for contemporary art. Exhibitions annually and featuring works of important regional and national artists.
Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Road 205-391-2211
Shelton State Community College was established by resolution of the ASBE on January 1, 1979. That resolution combined two existing institutions: Shelton State Technical College, established in 1952, and the Tuscaloosa branch campus of Brewer State Junior College, an institution whose main campus was located in Fayette, Alabama.
Shirley Place
512 Main Ave.,Northport 205-349-1617
Though still in use as a private residence, this 1840 brick cottage is available for tours by appointment only.
Super Skate
5900 McFarland Blvd. E. 205-758-7465
Super skate features roller skating, inline skating, and kick scooters are also welcome.
Attractions The Old Tavern
2800 28th Avenue 205-758-2238 www.historictuscaloosa.org
The Old Tavern has been a fixture in downtown Tuscaloosa since the time of the capital era. Innkeeper William Dunton built the structure in 1827 three blocks from its current site as a tavern and hotel on the stagecoach route that passed through Tuscaloosa. One of the few remaining 19th century inns in the state, the Old Tavern provides visitors with a rare glimpse of early Tuscaloosa commercial architecture. During its operation as a hostelry, it served as the temporary home and meeting place of legislators, Confederate soldiers, and countless people traveling to or through the city. The Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society acquired it in 1964, relocated it and began much needed restoration. Today the Old Tavern is a museum showcasing the early history of Tuscaloosa County. Admission is free. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 8:30-4:30. Call 758-2238 to schedule use of the facility for research appointments.
The Paul W. Bryant Museum
300 Paul Bryant Drive., Next to the Hotel Capstone & Bryant Conference Center 205-348-4668 Toll Free: 1-866-772-BEAR
www.bryant.ua.edu The Paul W. Bryant Museum is now in its 22nd year of collecting, preserving and displaying the history of The University of Alabama football. New, wider sidewalks, a new lighting system and redesigned plantings surround the centerpiece, and a brick paver patio which features the script Alabama “A” and the words – Alabama Crimson Tide. The Bryant Museum is open 9am-4pm daily except for holidays. Contact the museum for more information at BryantMuseum.com or call toll free 1-866-772-BEAR. You can also follow the museum on Facebook and Twitter.
Attractions River Market and Visitors Center
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
The River Market and Visitors Center is the home of the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market and the offices of the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission. The 18,000 square foot building includes an open area that is used for both the farmers market and event space. The building is accessible from the River Walk, with a walking and biking trail located alongside the Black Warrior River.
The Ampitheatre is located in downtown Tuscaloosa on the banks of the Black Warrior River. The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is a 7,470 seat facility, which hosts numerous concerts throughout the year. Performances have already included Kenny Chesney, 3 Doors Down, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. For up to date concert information, please visit the website or follow the amphitheater on twitter.
1901 Jack Warner Parkway 205-391-9200 www.visittuscaloosa.com
The Round House
Capstone Drive University of Alabama Campus 205-348-6010
This structure was built in 1860, and it used to shelter sentinels serving guard duty at The University of Alabama as part of the military system instituted to preserve order among the students during the Civil War.
The Searcy House
714 Greensboro Ave. 205-758-2238 www.historictuscaloosa.org
This neo-classical revival house was built in 1904 by George Searcy, a prominent Tuscaloosa banker and businessman. It features a massive portico with four large fluted Ionic columns across the front. Restored in 1968 for use as offices for the County Board of Education, it is the only surviving house on that part of the once predominantly residential Greensboro Avenue.
2710 Jack Warner Parkway 205-248-5280 www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com
Tuscaloosa Museum of Art: Home of the Westervelt Collection 1400 Jack Warner Parkway 205-562-5280 Facebook: Tuscaloosa Museum of Art The museum includes the holdings of Tuscaloosa businessman Jack Warner and includes interior furnishings dating from 1700-1865. Paintings by more than 40 different artists are exhibited, including works by Edward Hopper, Mary Cassatt and John Singer Sargent. Recognized as one of the most extensive collections of 19th and early 20th century American art, the Warner Collection displays more than 150 works of art. Hours: Tues.-Fri 10-6, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 1-6. Admission charged.
Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park http://www.tuscaloosaveteranspark.org/
This memorial park is located on McFarland Blvd. in front of University Mall. The exhibits include the Honor Roll of Veterans Wall and the mast of the USS Tuscaloosa CA37, and other displays.
Attractions University Club
421 Queen City Avenue 205-348-4848 http://www.universityclub.ua.edu/history.html
This house was built in 1829, and it is a beautiful example of Greek revival architecture. The Club once served as the Governors Mansion during the years that Tuscaloosa was the state capital.
University of Alabama Campus Tours 205-348-5666 or Toll Free: 800-933-BAMA http://tour.ua.edu
The campus tours are led by Capstone Men and Women, UA’s student ambassadors. Monday-Saturday starting from the south end of Bryant Denny Stadium.
University of Alabama Arboretum Loop Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway. 205-553-3278 http://arboretum.ua.edu
The Arboretum offers meadows, bogs, and woodland wildflower gardens of native Alabama plants and plant communities to explore.
YMCA
2405 Bryant Drive 205-345-YMCA
The YMCA offers a variety of facilities and programs year round. Located in Tuscaloosa near the University of Alabama.
GOLF
Tuscaloosa offers something for every one. OL’ Colony (public)
Hidden Meadows (public)
401 Old Colony Road Tuscaloosa |205-562-3201 www.olcolonygolf.com
13000 Old Cove Rd. Northport 205-339-3673
Designed by former PGA star, turned golf course designer, Jerry Pate. Located on former farmland, the 18-hole facility features rolling fairways and beautiful, contoured greens. Enormous and historic oak trees are present throughout, adding to the beauty and character of OL’ Colony. Open 7 days a week. For tee times call 205-562-3201. Green Fees: 18 holes- Weekend $31.00, Weekday $25.00 Cart - $9.00 9 holes Weekend $18.00, Weekday - $14.00 Cart - $6.00. Located on 401 Old Colony Road Tuscaloosa.
Capstone Club of Alabama (semi-private) Exit 86 , 4 miles North of I-20/59 205.462.0590 www.capstoneclub.com
Experience a $13 million Gil Hanse Masterpiece. Play your next round or schedule your next tournament at the Capstone Club. This award winning course and clubhouse make an ideal location for golf with friends or your next golf outing. Tee times and dates are available throughout the year. Public tee times are available. For more information contact PGA Professional, Cary Perez.
Open 8 a.m.- dark, daily. 18-hole course located in a valley creating a scenic backdrop, featuring Bentgrass greens, Par 72. Sat - Sun cost is $38.00 and Mon. – Fri. cost is $30.00, includes cart and green fees. Twilight golf is offered beginning at 3 p.m. for $15.00 on Mon - Fri, and $19.00 Sat.-Sun. Directions: Hwy. 43 to Hwy. 171 W., turn left on Hwy. 171 W., then another left onto Shamblin Rd.
The Links Golf Course 5700 18th Ave., Tuscaloosa 205-752-8112
Open 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. 18 hole scenic and challenging course with small Bermuda greens, Par 72. Tues.-Thur. cost is $28.00 and Fri – Sun. the cost is $30.00, includes cart and green fees for 18 holes. A cart for 9 holes is $9.00 Tue - Sun. Located off 69 South.
RECRUITING ROOM
THE SOUTH ZONE
Rental Fee: $1,694 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: 150 guests Additional Info: • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated
Rental Fee: $3,200 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $250.00 Occupancy: 500 guests Additional Info:
NORTH FIELD SUITE Rental Fee: $1,200 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: 100 guests Additional Info: • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated
• Default set up 39 dining tables of 4 chairs each (156 seated guests) An additional 6 sets of 4 lounge chairs (24 seated guests) 67 bistro tables (150 standing guests ) • Price includes tables, chairs and stage • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated • The Furniture is fixed and will not be rearranged
STADIUM CLUB
STADIUM CLUB Rental Fee: $2000 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: TBD • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated • Furniture is fixed and will not be rearranged
Audio / Visual fee for a 3 hour event - $150.00 Should your event require AV services beyond our normal provisions, you may be referred to an outside source, as determined by our facilities office
ATHLETIC FACILITY RENTALS
SOUTH FIELD SUITE Rental Fee: $1,200 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: 100 guests Additional Info: • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated • Luncheon special for $1000: All inclusive package that includes rental of facility, parking, box lunch, setup and cleanup, for up to 50 people.
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ATHLETIC FACILITY RENTALS BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM COLEMAN COLISEUM CLUB ROOM Rental Fee: $1,794 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $250.00 Occupancy: 300 guests Additional Info: • Default set up: 8 tables of 4 seats (32 seated guests) 44 bistro tables • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated
THE NORTH ZONE Rental Fee: $3,200 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $250.00 Occupancy: 500 guests Additional Info: • Default set up 39 dining tables of 4 chairs each (156 seated guests) An additional 6 sets of 4 lounge chairs (24 seated guests) 67 bistro tables (150 standing guests ) • Price includes tables, chairs and stage • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated
PRESS BOX Rental Fee: $1,694 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: 200 guests Additional Info: • Default set up South end of room:15, 6-foot tables, and North end of room: 10, 8-foot tables • Basic kitchen, including coolers, countertops, sink/wash-tub are available on each half of the room. • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated
SCHOLARSHIP ROOM Rental Fee: $1,694 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: 300 guests Additional Info: • 15, 8 foot tables • Food staging or prep area complete with 2 refrigerators, 2 tables, and 1 sink • P.A. capabilities are available upon request at an additional charge • This room has arches that can be used to separate it into 4 stations • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated
PRESIDENT’S BOX Rental Fee: $1,694 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: 150 guests Additional Info: • Consists of 2 love seats, a small kitchen, cooler, sink, and 2 semi-circle half-tables • Only fixed seating is in this room
• P.A. capabilities are available upon request at an additional charge • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated
IVORY CLUB Rental Fee: $1,694 per 3 hour event Additional Hour Fee: $150.00 Occupancy: 150 guests Additional Info: • Default set up: 5, 8-foot tables Approximately 40 chairs 2 coolers and a sink 2 semi-circle half-tables • P.A. capabilities are available upon request at an additional charge. • Price includes tables and chairs • If number of guests exceeds maximum, rental fee will increase as negotiated