Author: mikereynolds
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Feed Your Adventure: Flavors of the Black Belt
Black Belt Adventures recently created a weekend tour of Alabama’s Black Belt, showcasing the region’s best eateries, pit stops, and local goods. The Flavors of the Black Belt Adventure of course passes through Tuscaloosa, stopping by some of the city’s best restaurants and unique locations along the way. To see what made the cut and…
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Five Dog-Friendly Places in Tuscaloosa
Our four legged friends are the best, and here in Tuscaloosa, we have tons of places where dogs are welcome and often the guest of honor. Here are some of the best dog-friendly spots in town for the next time you need a day out with your pup! Innisfree As one of Tuscaloosa’s hottest hangouts,…
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Five Great Downtown Shopping Locations
Tuscaloosa has no shortage of shopping venues. Everywhere you look there’s a store trying to stand out and show you how unique it is. While that is not always the case, Tuscaloosa is home to some incredibly unique stores! We’ve compiled a list of some unique stores that you can only find in the One…
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Five Interesting Facts About Tuscaloosa’s Battle-Friedman House
in HistoryThere is hardly any southern town without some spectacular artifacts of the antebellum era that saw a rise in highbrow architecture. Tuscaloosa is home to several great examples of these palatial townhomes to showcase the beauty of the historic homes in Alabama. The Battle-Friedman house along Greensboro Avenue started as a townhouse for the wealthy…
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Five New Restaurants in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is growing rapidly and we couldn’t be more excited about the new businesses in town. From fruit to cheesesteaks to gourmet doughnuts and more, the options are becoming endless. Here are a few of our favorite new must-try restaurants in town this summer! Babe’s Doughnut Co. Babe’s Doughnut Co. is a family-owned breakfast, brunch…
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From the Outside – Some of Our Favorite Restaurant and Bar Patios
Being on the outside isn’t always such a terrible thing, especially in a beautiful city like Tuscaloosa or Northport. If you’re searching for places to eat or drink outside in Tuscaloosa, you’ve come to the right spot! When you’re spending time with loved ones, eating your favorite snacks, and grabbing a drink or two as…
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Fun Places to get Ice Cream in Tuscaloosa this Summer
This Wednesday, June 6th, is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day- and we couldn’t be more eager to celebrate. There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer’s afternoon than with a scoop (or two) of ice cream. To help you celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of the best places in Tuscaloosa for you…
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Halloween Season Takes Over Tuscaloosa
Friday begins another weekend in Tuscaloosa that offers something for everyone! Halloween season is in full swing so opportunities to visit haunted places abound. Band of Brothers offers up good music and good beer, and Alabama soccer is in action as well. You will also have a chance to experience Disney’s Aladdin Jr, or go…
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Happy 200th Birthday, Tuscaloosa!
The Tuscaloosa Bicentennial Commission has been hosting celebratory events since the city’s 199th birthday on December 13th, 2018. Everything has been leading up to this weekend! We are thrilled to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime commemoration of 200 years of history, progress, and future promise. Below is a list of events you can find during the weekend of celebration. Check…
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How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day in Tuscaloosa
Oh, 2020… There’s not much to say about this hot mess express of a year. During the past dreadfully long several months, COVID-19 has managed to do one thing right: prioritize health as a nation. I’m not talking about physical health alone, I’m referring to mental health as well. Despite the obvious physical health risks brought…
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Juneteenth in Tuscaloosa
June 19 marks an incredible milestone for black liberation. Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas – two months after the Confederacy had…
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National Fishing Day: A Spotlight on Some of Tuscaloosa’s Best Fishing Spots
The season of summer has arrived and for many, it’s a time that brings family and friends together. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, it’s a great time to “live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, and drink in the wild air.” With the summer heat steadily rising, the lakes and rivers remain in…