Things to do & places to visit in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States

Tuskegee city in Alabama, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 6:52.

Top things to do (7)

• Speciality Museums
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Historic Sites
• National Parks
• History Museums
• Forests
• Arenas & Stadiums

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Tuskegee Human &Civil Rights Multicultural Center (13 reviews)
   - This is an excellent museum that documents the history of the local area and augments the Airman and GW Carver Museums
   Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   The Tuskegee Civil Rights Center focuses on the Tuskegee Experiment,early american and civil rights era. There is an excellently painted running mural that transitions history from dinosaurs to the reconstruction era. Debra Gray is the museum director and is a very knowledgeable resident of the local area as well. There is a lot of information on the medical experiments and shows the despair of the local resident who were put at risk. The south corner of the museum predominately focuses on civil rights era as it paralleled the south's efforts to end segregation. Definitely worth the efforts to travel out and see. The University is nearby so u can visit the GW Carver, Oaks and Tuskegee Airmen Museums as well. See more..
   
2. 4.5 George Washington Carver Museum (96 reviews)
   - A must see
   History Museums
   
   
   I wish this museum was still open! George Washington Carver is a key figure in history and his findings are still relevant today. This museum showcases a great number of Carver's accomplishments, inventions, beliefs, etc. When the museum opens back up I would recommend a visit! See more..
   
3. 4.5 Moton Field (75 reviews)
   - Parking tip
   Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Arenas & Stadiums
   
   
   The other Reviewers have done a great job covering the museum and we greatly appreciated their time and effort. Instead of repeating what they have said I’d like to offer a “tip” on parking. The main (marked) parking up on the hill above the airport/museum and is a bit of a hike, especially if you have mobility issues. (if you are traveling with kids that need to burn off some extra energy after a long car ride, it’s great). There is a second (unsigned) parking area for about 20-30 cars that is directly adjacent to the museum hangers. To get to this parking take General Benjamin O Davis Way towards the airport terminal and at the end on the right, you’ll come to the two hangers that house the museum and the parking is in front of first hanger. Hopes this helps! See more..
   
4. 4.5 The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington (32 reviews)
   - So interesting
   Historic Sites
   
   
   15-room home where Booker T. Washington lived. See more..
   
5. 4.5 The Legacy Museum (12 reviews)
   - Very insightful and interesting
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   Tuskegee University's Legacy Museum is a gem! The location may be small but its impact and relevance surely isn't. I was excited to learn about such rich history which has been preserved for over 100 years. I also learned more about the Syphilis Experiment and Ms. Henrietta Lacks. I would recommend The Legacy Museum to everyone as it tells important parts of history I feel everyone should know! See more..
   
6. 4.0 Tuskegee National Forest (1 review)
   - Free camping, hiking opportunities, and more
   National Parks • Forests
   
   
   We camped in the National Forest for five days to visit nearby Tuskegee, and hiked the Bartram Trail twice. Camping is free with a permit from the ranger station, and is restricted to 14 designated camp sites. The forest is pretty small, so many areas are close to roads and experience road noise, but the benefit is great cell reception throughout the forest. It's still a wild place, however, and we heard coyotes howling at night! We found the Bartram Trail to be a little too similar throughout; the landscape didn't change much over the trail. However, it's a relatively easy and enjoyable hike. Note that there is a shooting range within the forest, and some might find the gunfire distracting. It was far enough away from our campsite that we were not bothered. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Commodore Museum (7 reviews)
   - Hidden Gem for Commodore Fans in Tuskegee
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
   
   
   The recently opened Commodore Museum in Tuskegee doesn't look like much on the outside, but as your Mom would say, "don't judge a book by its cover." The museum is the former recording studio of the Commodores with all of their recording and stage equipment intact. The owner/curator is a former bodyguard of the band and provides a fascinating walking tour of the museum. "Brick House" and other unforgettable Commodore hits were recorded right here. Interestingly, Kenny Rogers recorded "Lady" here as well, and there is a great video of Kenny and Lionel Richie singing the song which you can tell was recorded on the very spot you're watching the video! The museum also houses numerous Commodore memorabilia including a colorful array of costumes. If you're in the area, don't miss this place!! See more..