The City of Gordo, AL
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The city of Gordo is located in the state of Alabama in Pickens County and has a population of 1,521 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Gordo is Tuscaloosa, approximately 21 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Gordo, including Gateway Lounge, Manning's Barbaque Plus, Texaco Gordo, Boss HOGG Bar-B-Que and Mack's Travel Plaza. For a larger selection of Gordo restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Gordo Museums, Golf Courses, Arenas and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Coleman Coliseum - University of Alabama, Gorgas-Manly Historic District, University Of Alabama Golf Course, Alabama Museum of Natural History and Battle-Friedman House. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Gordo please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Gordo:
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (TCL)
Gordo, Alabama Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Gordo
In the month of December, Gordo experiences an average high temperature of 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 38 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.97 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Gordo with daytime temperatures averaging 91 degrees in the summer, and 58 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Gordo to receive an average of 5.25 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.32 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -1 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Gordo should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 77 degrees, and nighttime lows of 52.
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Gordo, Alabama Attractions
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Alabama Museum of Natural History - Tuscaloosa, 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. The exhibits depict the natural diversity of Alabama from the Age of Dinosaurs, the Coal Age, and the Ice Age. Collections include items relating to geology, zoology, mineralogy, paleontology, ethnology, history, and photography.
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Battle-Friedman House - Tuscaloosa, The Battle Friedman House is an antebellum town home located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The house was built in 1835 by Alfred Battle and his wife, Millicent Battle. The house's grounds include the only remaining documented antebellum garden in the state, the house itself is noted for its vernacular use of monumental boxed columns. The Battle family lived in the house until 1875, when the home was purchased by Bernard Friedman.
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Coleman Coliseum - University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, Coleman Coliseum is a 15,316-seat multi-purpose arena in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is home to the University of Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball and gymnastics teams. It has also been home to the Alabama women's basketball and women's volleyball programs in the past. Before 1988, the building was known as Memorial Coliseum. The arena opened in 1968 as a replacement for Foster Auditorium. The coliseum is located at the center of the University of Alabama's Athletic Complex, which also includes Sewell-Thomas Stadium, Sam Bailey Track & Field Stadium, the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility, the Mal M.
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Gorgas-Manly Historic District - Tuscaloosa, The Gorgas-Manly Historic District is a historic district that includes 12 acres and eight buildings on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The buildings represent the university campus as it existed from the establish of the institution through to the late 19th century. Two buildings included in the district, Gorgas House and the Little Round House, are among only seven structures to have survived the burning of the campus by the Union Army, under the command of Brigadier General John T.
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Mimosa Park Golf Course - Tuscaloosa, The Mimosa Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. Built in 1965, this Tuscaloosa course designed by William Shamblin, MD is open all year - closed on mondays. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 205-752-8112. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 5700 18th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Moundville Archaeological Museum - Moundville, The Moundville Archaeological Museum is an archaeological park and museum in Moundville, Alabama The museum houses artifacts and displays exhibits on over 60 years of archaeological excavations and investigations in the Moundville Archaeological Park.
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Ol' Colony Golf Complex - Tuscaloosa, The Ol' Colony Golf Complex is an 18 hole public golf course in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. Built in 2000, this Tuscaloosa course designed by Jerry Pate is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 205-562-3201. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 401 Old Colony Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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Paul W. Bryant Museum - Tuscaloosa, The Paul W. Bryant Museum is that can be found on the campus of the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founded in 1985, the museum was opened in 1988 to "house the history of Alabama football, with special emphasis on the legendary coach," Bear Bryant.
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University of Alabama Arboretum - , University of, The University of Alabama Arboretum is a 60 acre arboretum located near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Pelham Loop Road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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University Of Alabama Golf Course - Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. This course is located in the city of Tuscaloosa, . Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 205-348-4653.
Address: 15th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
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Gordo, Alabama Hotels
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Gordo, Alabama Restaurants
This is a list of Gordo Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Truck Stops and Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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