Northport, Alabama

Northport has a lovely downtown area, but lacks a small town feel because the commercial district is a northern extension of adjacent Tuscaloosa, just across the Black Warrior River. One of Northport's most notable cultural activities is the Kentuck Festival of the Arts. Each year in October, hundreds of artists gather at Kentuck Park to showcase their work. Another longstanding tradition of Northport is Art Night, which is held on the first Thursday of each month. We recommend Northport as a daytrip destination from the central Alabama/Birmingham region.