Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, Tuscaloosa

Name: Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library
Address: 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, 35487, United States
Telephone: (205) 348-6047

#37 among attractions in Tuscaloosa

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Facts and practical information

Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library (address: 711 Capstone Drive) is a place located in Tuscaloosa (Alabama state) and belongs to the category of library.

It is situated at an altitude of 223 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 33°12'42"N latitude and 87°32'46"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Tuscaloosa Trolley (bus, 31 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: University of Alabama (universities and schools, 2 min walk), Manly Hall (greek revival architecture, 2 min walk), University of Alabama Quad (quad, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 33°12'42"N, 87°32'46"W

Address

711 Capstone DriveTuscaloosa 35487 United States

Contact

(205) 348-6047

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Day trips

Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Paul W. Bryant Museum, Denny Chimes, Queen City Pool and Pool House.

0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa
10 min walk • Bryant–Denny Stadium is an outdoor stadium in the southeastern United States, on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. It is the home field of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the Southeastern Conference. Opened 93 years ago in 1929, it was originally named Denny Stadium in honor of George H.
0.8 miSE
Museum
Paul W. Bryant Museum, Tuscaloosa
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Paul W. Bryant Museum is a shrine to the rich history of University of Alabama football, paying homage to its legendary coach, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Established in 1988, the museum has become a must-visit destination for...
~700 ftS
Tower
Denny Chimes, Tuscaloosa
4 min walk • Denny Chimes is a 115-foot tall campanile tower on the south side of The Quad at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The tower was named in honor of George H. Denny, who served as university president from 1912 to 1936 and then again from 1941 through 1942. It is equipped with a 25-bell carillon.
1 miW
Museum
Queen City Pool and Pool House, Tuscaloosa
26 min walk • The Queen City Pool and Pool House, also known as the Queen City Pool, is a historic bathhouse and swimming pool located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
1 miW
Greek Revival architecture
United States Federal Building and Courthouse, Tuscaloosa
26 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Federal Building and Courthouse is a building in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama that houses the United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, the U.S.
~1030 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums
Gallalee Hall, Tuscaloosa
5 min walk • The University of Alabama Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The new domed observatory was built atop Gallalee Hall, completed in 1949. It replaced the Old Observatory, which had been in use from 1849 until the 1890s.
~640 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum
Alabama Museum of Natural History, Tuscaloosa
4 min walk • The Alabama Museum of Natural History is the state's natural history museum, located in Smith Hall at the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. The oldest museum in the state, it was founded in 1831.
0.6 miW
Park
Caplewood Drive Historic District, Tuscaloosa
16 min walk • Caplewood Drive Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a residential historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It included 37 contributing buildings out of a total of about 45 buildings, on 11 acres.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
10 min walk • The University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama as well as the flagship of the University of Alabama System.
0.7 miW
Park, Colonial revival architecture
Audubon Place Historic District, Tuscaloosa
19 min walk • The Audubon Place Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a 5.4 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It includes all 37 homes on Audubon Place, a curved cul-de-sac street entered off University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa...
0.7 miW
Park, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Pinehurst Historic District, Tuscaloosa
18 min walk • The Pinehurst Historic District in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a residential historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 17 contributing buildings and nine non-contributing ones.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library open?

Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library is open:

Monday 7 am - 12 am
Tuesday 7 am - 12 am
Wednesday 7 am - 12 am
Thursday 7 am - 12 am
Friday 7 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library?

Nearby attractions include University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (2 min walk), Manly Hall, Tuscaloosa (2 min walk), Alabama Museum of Natural History, Tuscaloosa (4 min walk), Denny Chimes, Tuscaloosa (4 min walk).

How to get to Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library:

Bus

Tuscaloosa Trolley (31 min walk)