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The Visit Tuscaloosa blog is your insider’s guide to the heart of T-Town. From where to grab the best gameday eats to outdoor escapades, local makers, and can’t-miss events, we cover it all. Whether you’re planning your first trip or looking to discover something new, this is where your Tuscaloosa story starts.
Explore Tuscaloosa’s Civil Rights Trail
Walk in the footsteps of history and discover the powerful stories that helped shape Tuscaloosa—and the nation.
Faves for the Football Fanatic
From legendary eats to game-day gear and memorabilia, here’s how to soak up every second of Tuscaloosa’s football season like a true fan.
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7 Best Swimming Holes in the Tuscaloosa Area
We get it – summer in the South is hot and humid! But, you’re in luck if you live in the area or are visiting! If you’re looking to take a dip outside of your…
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…
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…
All Wine and Dine in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is a destination filled with excitement and energy all year long. Opportunities to wine and dine around town continue to expand, so when it comes to searching for best places to eat and drink…
This Summer, It’s Time To Say ‘Let’s Go There’!
Last September, Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports helped launch the Let’s Go There campaign, a domestic initiative to inspire future travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. All sectors of the travel industry united to encourage Americans to…
What to Expect at the Family-Friendly 12th Annual Druid City Arts Festival
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the time has finally come. The Druid City Arts Festival, presented by Cadence Bank, is returning tomorrow from 5 – 10 pm and Saturday from 10…
Cure the Rainy Day Blues in Tuscaloosa
Are you looking for things to do when it’s raining in Tuscaloosa? You’ve come to the right spot!
Tuscaloosa Is the Power of Travel
National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 (May 2-8) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry. This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective…
From the Outside – 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…
The Buzz Around Town!
Things are buzzing here in Tuscaloosa! Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming, and the events are poppin’! We have an eclectic lineup for this weekend so follow along so you can be sure to…
Foodie Approved Eats in Tuscaloosa
Foodie [foo-dee] noun. A person who lives and breathes the art of eating food. “Phone eats first” most definitely applies here. It’s a big world out there, with big flavors and big portion sizes!…
8 Best Swimming Spots Near Tuscaloosa
Sometimes you want to take a dip outside of your normal community pool that is, oftentimes than not, swarmed with others who have the same “beat the heat” ideas like you! Tuscaloosa and the surrounding…
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