| children age 17 and under stay free. free continental breakfast is served in a casual dining room. off route 11, this modest hotel is 6 miles from the university of alabama and 7 miles from live performances at the historic bama theatre. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the informal rooms provide complimentary wi-fi, tvs and microwaves, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. suites add whirlpool tubs. there's also a hot tub
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 53 min
The University of Alabama Arboretum (14 min)
Open to the public, this botanical education site offers wooded walking trails & multiple gardens. Paul W. Bryant Museum (14 min)
University of Alabama's museum for sports memorabilia, archives & exhibits featuring team stars. Lake Tuscaloosa (26 min)
Water-supply reservoir on the North River, with opportunities for boating, fishing & swimming. Alabama Museum of Natural History (16 min)
Local paleontology, archaeology, geology & natural science exhibits at the University of Alabama. Capitol Park (11 min)
The ruins of the Alabama Capitol that burned down in 1923 can be found in this city park. Hurricane Creek Park (9 min)
Scenic recreation area offering walking trails, benches & boat & swimming access to the creek. Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum (12 min) Monnish Park (12 min) Gorgas House Museum (18 min)
University of Alabama's oldest structure, built in 1829, featuring period furnishings & artifacts. Jemison-Van De Graaff Mansion (10 min)
History and museum Bama Theatre (10 min)
This 1930s performing arts facility hosts local plays, film festivals, dance productions & more. Battle-Friedman House & Gardens (9 min)
Tours are offered of this 1865 house-turned-museum featuring boxed columns & an antebellum garden. Children's Hands-On Museum (11 min) Snow Hinton Park (8 min)
Rentable picnic pavilions, walking trails & a massive jungle gym for older kids. | 
