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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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Stan Adams Promoted to Executive Director of Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 STAN ADAMS PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS FOR TUSCALOOSA TOURISM AND SPORTS Tuscaloosa, AL – President and CEO Don Staley has announced the promotion of Stan Adams to Executive…
Take 48 Hours to Explore What Makes the Alabama Sports Experience So Legendary in Tuscaloosa
We get it, putting together an itinerary can be overwhelming with vast options to select from. And in Tuscaloosa, the tide rolls all year long with things to do, people to see, and places to…
Beat the Heat in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is located in the heart of West Alabama, and in the South, which means our warm weather season is around for a bit longer! Although this community has an abundance of adventurous outdoor attractions,…
Hike on Over to Tuscaloosa
Whether you’re looking to explore the outdoors or simply need an activity that allows for safe social distancing, Tuscaloosa is a hidden gem, especially as we work our way through the summer and come upon…
7 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…
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…
12 Reasons to Love T-Town!
1. The River Walk Disguised behind all of the commotions of Tuscaloosa lies the scenic River Walk. The 4.5 miles of path that runs directly next to the Black Warrior River serves as an ideal…
5 Things to do on a Rainy Day
Any of Tuscaloosa’s Museums Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum is one of the great museum options that we have in town. Located at Tuscaloosa’s historic Queen City Park along the Black Warrior River, this museum…
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