Why visit Northport
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 127 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bama Theatre, Hugh R. Thomas Bridge, Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District and Northport Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Northport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Northport
Northport is a city in Tuscaloosa County in the west central part of the State of Alabama. Located on the Black Warrior River across from downtown Tuscaloosa, it is currently the 17th most populous city in Alabama with a population of 31,125 in the 2020 census. It incorporated in 1871. It is part of the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Northport, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Bama Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Movie theater and performing arts center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hugh R. Thomas Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Paul Bryant Bridge
Bridge · 5.4 mi
Bridge in Alabama, United States of America
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Outdoor theater in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily used as a music venue
University of Alabama
School · 4.3 mi
Public university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Woolsey Finnell Bridge
Bridge · 4.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
King Bowstring Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
The most notable historical and architectural feature of the park is a single span of the 1882 King Bowstring Bridge. It is one of four...
Museums and landmarks45
Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Northport Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic place in Alabama, U.S
Audubon Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Battle-Friedman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Bryce Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Mental hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Caplewood Drive Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Carson Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic mansion in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
City National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Alabama, United States
Collier-Overby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Dr. John R. Drish House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Human settlement in Alabama, United States of America
Fitch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Foster Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Multipurpose facility at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Indian Hills Golf Course
Golf course · 3.5 mi
Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Dining,
1650 McFarland Boulevard North, Tuscaloosa
Tu-Su 06:00-19:00
Van de Graaff Arboretum & Historic Bridge Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Overnight camping is permitted
3231 Robert Cardinal Road, Northport
06:00-sunset
Mason's Place | All Inclusive Playground
Park · 3.3 mi
5901 Watermelon Rd, Northport
sunrise-sunset
Robert Hasson Community Center
Park · 2.7 mi
Playground, Baseball field
1513 12th Street, Northport
Faucett Brothers Park
Park · 2.9 mi
13040 Eugenia Faucett Drive, Northport
Jenkins Andre F. Zone
Park · 2.4 mi
Tire swings, Prayer Bench, Basketball Goal
1603 20th Street, Northport
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes127
Ichiban Japanese Grill
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.7 mi
2128 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa
Tu-We 11:00-14:45,16:30-20:45; Th 16:30-20:15; Fr-Sa...
Billy's Sports Grill
Restaurant · Regional · 2.9 mi
430 Main Avenue, Northport
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:30-18:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.2 mi
3250 McFarland Boulevard, Northport
Mo-Th 11:00-22:40; Fr 11:00-23:40; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:40
Costal Cowgirl
Restaurant · 3.7 mi
2128 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa
Mo-Sa 11:00-13:00,16:00-20:00
Avenue Pub - Downtown Tuscaloosa
Restaurant · Grill, Burger · 3.7 mi
2230 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa
115 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
2410 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Boulevard
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
2610 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa
Budget Inn Northport
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2600 McFarland Boulevard, Northport
Ivory Dynasty by Collodge
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
221 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa
Churches and places of worship53
First African Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Riverwood Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.3 mi
501 Rice Valley Road North, Tuscaloosa
Chapel Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
8790 Highway 43 North, Northport
New Zion Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.5 mi
1317 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Northport
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
School · 1.8 mi
1150 Vestavia Circle, Northport
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
School · 4.8 mi
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd, Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Career And Technology Academy
School · 5.0 mi
2800 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Tuscaloosa
Healthcare12
Map of Northport
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 35°F | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 38°F | 5.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 5.4 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 5.3 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 4.8 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 37°F | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Northport 2 S (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tuscaloosa County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-08: Hurricane Nate (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Tuscaloosa 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- McCalla 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Hueytown 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Bessemer 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Helena 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Alabaster 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jasper 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hoover 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Homewood 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Birmingham 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown-Northport-Alabama, OEP, Public domain
- Tuscaloosa Greensboro Avenue, Nilson Cain, Public domain
- Drish House Tuscaloosa 01, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- UA President's Mansion 02, Maggie Hammond, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fitch House, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bryce Hospital by Highsmith 01, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Battle-Friedman House, W. N. Manning, Public domain
- 2024-10-21 - Tuscaloosa, AL, USA - Pinehurst Historic District 2, Kai NeSmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- City National Bank (Front from across the street), Gregr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2024-10-21 - Tuscaloosa, AL, USA - Audubon Place Historic District 2, Kai NeSmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Guild-Verner House, Gregr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ua clark hall, Jorge1767 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- First African Baptist Church - Front (Tuscaloosa, Alabama), Gregr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion, Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old University of Alabama Observatory 02, Alex Bush, Public domain
- Collier-Overby House, Alex Bush, Public domain
- Carson Place, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Public domain
- Foster Auditorium Malone Hood Plaza University of Alabama, Ttownfeen, Public domain
- Queen City Pool and Pool House, Gregr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson-Clements House, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RV-6 (4600975666), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Angels 4 in Diamond (4600311491), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Angels Delta with Smoke (4600942424), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Angels Inverted with Smoke (4600318887), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 330 P5-1 Sarah Jean (4593305205), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nanchang CJ-6 Side (4593953872), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Angels Chase (4600949866), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lucas Oil Aerobatic Biplane (4597763038), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Aero L-29 Delfin Refuling (4600967716), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- P-51 Sarah Jean Side (4600954082), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- B-25, SBD, Blue Angels Fat Albert C-130 (4593330481), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pilatus PC-12 (4593961570), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Various Trainers (4600343363), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Angels 4 in Diamond Up Close2 (4600933180), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- US Army Golden Knights 7 formation with smoke (4597179935), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Canadian Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team 4 (4597159095), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- CessnaT206H P-51 and T-6 (4593298619), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lucas Oil Biplane (4597147125), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- B-25 take off with crowd (4593969110), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
- A-10 in flight (4597154189), Ōmono from Tuscaloosa, USA, CC BY 2.0
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