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University of Alabama

Alabama


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.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Alabama attractions

1. Bryant–Denny Stadium

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…

2. Paul W Bryant Museum

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…

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