Listing Category: Uniquely Local

Bryant Conference Center

The Bryant Conference Center is located in the heart of Tuscaloosa on The University of Alabama campus and is West Alabama’s premier meeting facility. Named for legendary, hall-of-fame coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, the conference center is the jewel of The College of Continuing Studies. Each year, over one hundred thousand guests attend academic, business, or…
Bryant-Denny Stadium Tours

Bryant–Denny Stadium, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, is the home stadium for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Tours are offered each day of the week at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday (except Friday before a home football game). The first 35 individuals who have purchased a ticket will be accommodated for…
Buffalo Phil’s

Great wings, it seems, are an art form. They require just the right combination of spices and seasonings to carry thier succulent flavor to the bone. Crafting that recipe can be a time-consuming process of trial and error… a process, despite its difficulty, culminates in what may be one of the most irresistible taste sensations…
Capitol Park

This park was the site of the Alabama Capitol when Tuscaloosa was the seat of state government from 1826-1846. In 1847 the capitol was moved to Montgomery, and the building became the home of the Alabama Central Female College. A visible reminder of the old capitol building that burned in 1923 is the stone foundation…
Catch 22

As we all learned when Tom Cruise worked the bar in the 1988 classic “Cocktail,” there’s more to a good mixed drink than well liquor and soda water. When the Tuscaloosa crowd wants a real cocktail, they head to Catch 22. Gallon apothecary jars line the countertops filled with pure Finlandia vodka, each one artfully…
Central Mesa

Central Mesa is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in downtown Tuscaloosa. It offers menu items such as house-made tortillas, slow-roasted meats and fresh vegetables and peppers. Every dish is prepared from scratch, in-house to ensure quality freshness and taste. Central Mesa also offers Tuscaloosa’s largest selection of tequila and other liquors for delicious cocktails.
Collodge: Ivory Dynasty

Tuscaloosa’s self-service Crimson Tide-themed boutique property is now open! Skip the line at check-in, avoid the crowded elevator, and support a family-owned business that spends more time cleaning than a hotel chain. Nestled in the heart of the downtown Tuscaloosa social district, we are a quick stroll to restaurants, bars, and the amphitheater, with endless opportunities for amusement. We…
Copper Top

Known for its daily happy hour specials and live music, Copper Top is a Tuscaloosa local favorite.
Denny Chimes

The idea of erecting a bell tower on the University of Alabama campus was initially suggested in 1919. It was envisioned as a war memorial for those who fought in World War I. Due to a lack of funding for its construction, the project never materialized. In the late 1920s, university students were finally successful…
DePalma’s Italian Cafe

An Italian staple with everything from pizza and lasagna to any pasta imaginable!
Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (DWCAC) is located in the former Allen & Jemison Co. Hardware building located on the corner of 7th Street and Greensboro Avenue on the same block as the Historic Bama Theatre. Managed by the Arts Council, the DWCAC is a hub of arts and cultural activity in the City…
Druid City Brewing Company

If you’re searching for a brewery in Tuscaloosa, Druid City Brewing Company is Tuscaloosa’s Original Craft Brewery that’s conveniently located off of 15th street and just a few short minutes from Downtown. Opened in November 2012 with two beers, their production has swelled to include 6 full time brews. Drink local in their new location,…