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Mercedes-Benz US International Visitor Center and Factory Tour

Mercedes Drive, Box 100, I-59/20 Exit 89, Tuscaloosa, AL
888-286-8762, 205-507-2252
Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Tuscaloosa
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres, Tours
Owner description: The only of its kind outside of Germany, this vistor center has exhibits on the history of the Mercedes-Benz and offers tours of a manufacturing...... more » Owner description: The only of its kind outside of Germany, this vistor center has exhibits on the history of the Mercedes-Benz and offers tours of a manufacturing plant. « less
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Union, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Very hi tech - a great tour guide (from Canada) who kept us very entertained. More

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Cottondale, Alabama, United States
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83 reviews 83 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Yes thats right, they have security that is so tight your not getting close. I drive by this several times a week on I59. Be mindfull durring 5:30 - 6am and from 3-4pm as that is shift change. Yes they have lots of folks working there, the folks leaving and going to work have always been a problem as they... More

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Atlanta
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

There are a number of old, new, race and variety vehicles on display. Not large, though. More

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Upper Montclair, New Jersey
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Absolutely fascinating. Well worth the excursion. Highly recommend it. More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I went on a tour as part of a sales pitch and was really impressed with this facility. I think people of all age will be impressed with the tour. More

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Helena, Alabama, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Great factory they make some really cool cars there. They also have, in the production room a good bit of robots as well. More

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Meridian, MS 39301
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I'm not sure if the factory is open to tours since 9/11 when it closed for security. The museum is beautifully done and the place is a pillar of Alabama economy. More

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Columbus, Mississippi
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Excellent small museum and very interesting facility. Wow! I am amazed. More

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Alabama
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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The tour is very impressive and sheds light on the entire assembly process. More

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USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

We went to the site on 12/22/11. They were shutting down the factory that day for Christmas holidays. Their website and voice instructions did not provide any details that the factory was being closed. Getting there and finding out about it was disappointing. That part of the program needs some tune-up by the Mercedes-Benz corporation. We then went to the... More

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