Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Things To Do Near Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site includes the George Washington Carver Museum and “The Oaks,” which was the home of Booker T. Washington. The George Washington Carver Museum educates visitors with exhibits and interpretative programs and also has books for sale. Ranger-led tours of “The Oaks” provide insight into the background of the home and of Washington himself.

Hiking Trails

• Bartram Trail

  The Bartram Trail allows you to take a break from the road and take a walk through the Tuskegee National Forest. You will pass a wide variety of wildlife habitats, flowering trees, and wildflowers. While hiking this trail, you may see turkey, deer, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. 

  Location

  125 National Forest Rd 949, Tuskegee, AL 36083

  Length

  8.5 miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

• Pleasant Hill Mountain Bike Trail

  The Pleasant Hill Mountain Bike Trail is the only trail that offers hiking and biking in the Tuskegee National Forest. It does feature a bit of a climb, however, with an elevation gain of 750 feet in total. You also can see the Hickory Grove Cemetery and the Hickory Grove Church along this trail.

  Location

  125 National Forest Rd 949, Tuskegee, AL 36083

  Length

  7.7 miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

Sightseeing

• The Tuskegee National Forest

  The 11,000-acre Tuskegee National Forest is part of the U.S. National Forest System. It offers opportunities for camping, hiking, and biking, and you can visit the Tsinia Wildlife Viewing Area. Other locations of interest include the Uchee Shooting Range, a fire tower, mountain biking trails, and hunting and fishing areas.

  Location

  125 National Forest Rd 949, Tuskegee, AL 36083

• Chewacla State Park

  Chewacla State Park is a public recreational area that consists of 696 scenic acres. It includes a 26-acre lake, two creeks, a modern campground, a playground, a swimming area, hiking, and mountain biking trails, cabins, grills, and shelters. This park is also home to natural and manmade waterfalls. The waterfalls serve as a good location for photos.

  Location

  124 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830

Museums

• Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

  The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site has artifacts and exhibits from World War II and showcases the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first black military aviators in the U.S. Army. When you arrive, you will see Moton Field, the original airfield used by the Tuskegee Airmen. This historic site also includes two hangars and a museum.

  Location

  1616 Chappie James Ave, Tuskegee, AL 36083

• Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center

  Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center is a non-profit organization that serves as a permanent memorial to the victims and survivors of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. This museum displays exhibits that explain the history of Tuskegee and Macon County. The Shared Heritage Gallery takes you on a visual journey of the shared areas of Native American, European American, and African American cultures. While the museum is small, it gives a detailed account of the rich history of Macon County, Alabama.

  Location

  104 South Elm St, Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

Nearby Shops and Restaurants

• Felder’s Gift & Variety Shop

  The Felder’s Gift & Variety Shop is a good place to find a souvenir or local items to take back home. This store has Greek wear and items relating to Tuskegee Airmen and the Tuskegee University.

  Location

  1301 W Montgomery Rd, Unit B, Tuskegee Inst, Tuskegee, AL 36088

• Serendipity of Auburn

  At Serendipity of Auburn, you'll find a variety of items, including clothing, drinkware, jewelry, Auburn University items, and more. The gift shop also offers a monogramming service so that you can personalize the items that you purchase. 

  Location

  1550 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL 36830

• Dorothy’s

  Dorothy’s is a Southern buffet-style restaurant in the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. You can expect Southern favorites like fried chicken, waffles, ribs, pound cake, and macaroni and cheese. This restaurant is also near Booker T. Washington's home and the George Washington Carver Museum.

  Location

  1 Booker T Washington Blvd, Tuskegee, AL 36088

• Tiger Pause Café

  If you're exploring downtown Tuskegee Square, be sure to stop at the Tiger Pause Café. This shop serves excellent coffee as well as pastries, smoothies, and freshly made sandwiches. The café is housed in a historic building that was once the home of a local bank. A small plaque is on the front of the building to explain its history.

  Location

  117 Westside St, Tuskegee, AL 36083

How To Get To Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

From Montgomery, take highway 80E to I-65 N and then merge onto I-85 N towards Atlanta. After 36 miles, take exit 32 and take a right on Pleasant Springs Drive. Go a little less than 5 miles while following the Tuskegee University signs and turn left on Franklin Road. In 4 miles, make another left on West Montgomery Road. Next, take a left at the first light onto the Tuskegee University campus. The first buildings you will see on the right are Margaret Murray Washington Hall and the Kellogg Conference Center. The George Washington Carver Museum is behind the Kellogg Conference Center.

From Atlanta, Georgia, take I-85 S to get to Exit 38, and then turn left onto AL-81 S. You will take AL-81 S for 4 miles, and make a left turn at the gas station. Turn right at the first traffic light to get to West Montgomery Road. From here, you will run into Tuskegee University.

Address

1212 W Montgomery Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36088

Fee: Entry fee $0

The Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site educates visitors about the rich history and legacy of Macon County as well as several civil rights icons and educators. An RV trip is a great way to experience this historic site the natural beauty of the area.