Listing Category: Uniquely Local

  • Bryant-Denny Stadium Tours

    Bryant-Denny Stadium Tours

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    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

    Buffalo Phil’s

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    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

    Capitol Park

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    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

    Catch 22

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    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…

  • Alcove Tavern

    Alcove Tavern

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    Alcove is the first smoke-free bar establishment in Tuscaloosa. Patrons can enjoy clean refreshing air inside, and smoking is permitted outside on either our front or back patio areas.

  • Moundville Archaeological Park

    Moundville Archaeological Park

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    ABOUT MOUNDVILLE The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park is one of the nation’s premier Native American heritage sites. Called “The Big Apple of the 14th Century” by National Geographic, Moundville Archaeological Park was once the site of a powerful prehistoric community that, at its peak, was America’s largest city north of Mexico. Located on the Black…

  • Archibald and Woodrow’s BBQ

    Archibald and Woodrow’s BBQ

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    A Tuscaloosa favorite for BBQ and an award-winning Tuscaloosa barbecue – with a little bit of Alabama hospitality. Their BBQ has been a staple in West Alabama since the early 1960’s and they want you to enjoy the same BBQ that your parents and grandparents have enjoyed for decades. If you are looking for Tuscaloosa BBQ,…

  • Bama Bed and Breakfast

    Bama Bed and Breakfast

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    Built way back in 1825—when powdered wigs were still a thing—Bama Bed and Breakfast has been given a modern makeover that perfectly blends historic Southern charm with all the cozy comforts you actually want (think fluffy pillows, reliable Wi-Fi, and maybe even a little sweet tea waiting for you). Whether you’re rolling in for a…

  • Bama Theatre

    Bama Theatre

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    The Bama Theatre is a historic theatre located in downtown Tuscaloosa surrounded by restaurants and night life. The theatre has been a Tuscaloosa feature since 1938 and continues as a venue for entertainment and art. The Bama Theatre is managed by The Arts Council and features the Bama Art House Film Series, Acoustic Nights, concerts…

  • Battle-Friedman House

    Battle-Friedman House

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    The Battle-Friedman House was built about 1835 by Alfred Battle, a North Carolina native who had come to Tuscaloosa in 1821. The house and its outbuildings occupied the entire city block. Originally, the house consisted of the two front parlours, central hallway and the rooms above. The columned porch and the rooms at the back…

  • Ajian Sushi

    Ajian Sushi

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    Ajian Sushi is a sushi restaurant located near downtown Tuscaloosa that was opened by former Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron. Ajian offers a variety sushi and suhi rolls, including a “Maki Tide” which is a signature sushi roll created by Ajian.

  • The University of Alabama

    The University of Alabama

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    About the University Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the…