Category: Tuscaloosa Tourism
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Spend Time in Tuscaloosa County Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
Celebrating Black History Month can look different for everyone, but one of our favorite ways to recognize and honor this special time is to prioritize supporting Black business owners. We’ve created a weekend itinerary highlighting just some of the amazing Black-owned businesses right here in Tuscaloosa County. Let’s just say you come into town on…
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Spring’s Sweetest Event: Strawberry Fest at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market
Spring in Tuscaloosa means longer evenings, fresh produce, and the return of one of the sweetest traditions of the season: locally grown Alabama strawberries. This April, the City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is celebrating the harvest with Strawberry Fest, a special event featuring local farmers, community vendors, and plenty of strawberry-inspired treats. Mark your calendars…
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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 Director of Sports for Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) effective immediately. Adams, who has been with the organization in a…
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Sweets, Swimming, & Soaks
June has officially arrived, and with it have also arrived the long, hot summer days that the South is known for. Thankfully, Tuscaloosa has plenty of things to help you make the most of this time! If you haven’t made any plans for this weekend, check out the options below to see how you can…
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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 be! So, we want to share Tuscaloosa itineraries to help. Up first, a 48-hour, fun-filled schedule that offers you a…
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Take a Hike
This Saturday marks the 28th annual National Trails Day! There is no better place to celebrate this holiday than Tuscaloosa. We encourage you to explore the beautiful local trails within our community. Lucky for you, we have listed below some of the many spots in Tuscaloosa to admire our city’s extraordinary trails. Lake Lurleen…
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Take a Tour Back in Time Through Historic Tuscaloosa
The historic homes in Tuscaloosa are beautiful all year round, but there’s something very special about touring them when they’re draped with holiday splendor this time of year. Five properties in the Druid City are maintained by the local preservation society Historic Tuscaloosa: The Old Tavern, Battle – Friedman House, Jemison- Van de Graaff Mansion,…
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The “Buzz” Around Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are preparing for festive gatherings filled with family, friends, and, of course, food and drink. While traditional cocktails often take center stage at these events, a growing trend is emerging. It’s one that doesn’t require alcohol, but still delivers all the fun and flavor. Enter “mocktails,” or…
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The Birth and Growth of The Tuscaloosa Gauntlet
“The Tuscaloosa Gauntlet is the hardest thing I’ve ever physically done.” Those are words we heard from a returning runner. The Tuscaloosa Gauntlet is a 5-mile challenge through rigorous terrain complete with a Military-style obstacle course. Individuals and teams of four are eligible to compete. There’s even a modified kid’s version of the race for…
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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 keep their travel flame lit and plan for “one day.” For most of us, that day is here. The vaccination…
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Top 5 Haunted Places in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Written By: Alex DeLuca Tuscaloosa has a long, rich history filled with stories of war, peace, protests, progress, — and hauntings? From the University of Alabama campus to historic downtown mansions, the city is home to some of Alabama’s most notorious haunted locations. Whether you’re a history buff, ghost hunter, or just looking for spooky…
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Top 5 Reasons to Attend Band of Brothers’ Customer Appreciation Day
Band of Brothers is an incredible local brewery and they are gearing up for the biggest party of the summer! The brewery is hosting a customer appreciation event that is going to be one for the books. The event will be held Thursday, August 3rd from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and you should go…