Founded in 1831, the University of Alabama is the most famous institution of higher education and largest public research university in the state it is named for.
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Moundville Archaeological Park
15.04 MILES
One of the largest and best-preserved sites of the pre-Columbian Mississippian civilization sits outside of modern Moundville, about 17 miles south of…
0.35 MILES
When game time hits in Tuscaloosa, all migrate to Bryant–Denny, a 102,000 capacity football stadium that looks out onto the rolling hills and is always…
0.5 MILES
The University of Alabama's college-football hall of fame is a time capsule of all things pigskin. Named for the state's hero-coach 'Bear' Bryant, this…
Nearby Alabama attractions
0.35 MILES
When game time hits in Tuscaloosa, all migrate to Bryant–Denny, a 102,000 capacity football stadium that looks out onto the rolling hills and is always…
0.5 MILES
The University of Alabama's college-football hall of fame is a time capsule of all things pigskin. Named for the state's hero-coach 'Bear' Bryant, this…
3. Moundville Archaeological Park
15.04 MILES
One of the largest and best-preserved sites of the pre-Columbian Mississippian civilization sits outside of modern Moundville, about 17 miles south of…