Tag: Family Friendly
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Gameday Experience Done Right
The ultimate gameday experience in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home to The University of Alabama and the Crimson Tide, offers one of the most electric atmospheres that college football has to offer. Sometimes called “The City of Champions,” Tuscaloosa is a vibrant community filled with local restaurants to satisfy every palate, a walkable downtown complete with live…
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Pumpkin Kisses, Harvest Wishes: Fall Events Happening in Tuscaloosa
The crisp autumn air has arrived and the pumpkins have started to proudly show up on Tuscaloosa’s front porches. Which means that we have good news for those of you looking for things to do in Tuscaloosa in October! While we may only be a few days into the new month, the festivities of Fall…
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Night Fishing Tuscaloosa County’s Black Warrior River Tailraces with Russell Jones
Editor’s Note: Russell Jones of Coker, Alabama, is a USCG Certified Guide on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County, as part of the Alabama Guide Service. Tailrace fishing below Bankhead and Holt dams can be outstanding during certain times of the year because you can catch a wide variety of fish at night, as…
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Fishing Black Warrior River Tailraces in Tuscaloosa County
Fishing Black Warrior River Tailraces in Tuscaloosa County when the Spillways are Running Editor’s Note: Russell Jones of Coker, Alabama, is a USCG Certified Guide on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County, as part of the Alabama Guide Service. Tailrace fishing below Bankhead and Holt dams can be outstanding during certain times of the…
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Spinner Baits: Another Tailrace Tactic for Tuscaloosa County’s Black Warrior River with Russell Jones
Editor’s Note: Russell Jones of Coker, Alabama, is a USCG Certified Guide on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County, as part of the Alabama Guide Service. Tailrace fishing below Bankhead and Holt dams can be outstanding during certain times of the year because you can catch a wide variety of fish at night, as…
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Why Fish the Alabama Rig with Swimbaits in the Warrior River Tailraces with Russell Jones
Editor’s Note: Russell Jones of Coker, Alabama, is a USCG Certified Guide on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County, as part of the Alabama Guide Service. When fishing on the Black Warrior River, Tailrace fishing below Bankhead and Holt dams can be outstanding during certain times of the year because you can catch a…
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Bet on Soft Plastic Craws for Summertime Bassing at Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir
With Outdoor Writer, John E. Phillips, and Jalen Conner Editor’s Note: 27-year-old Jalen Conner is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been fishing Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir for eight years. A criminal justice student at Tuscaloosa’s Stillman College, Conner fishes two tournament trails – the S.A.B.A and the Jim Austin. Jalen Conner and I went…
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Bama-Q Grilling Series Presents Grilling in T-Town on Saturday, July 9
Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) has partnered with the Bama-Q Grilling Series to host Grilling in T-Town on Saturday, July 9th at Druid City Social as an official Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) competition. With the goal of creating more opportunities for family-friendly events that unite the community through food sport, TTS is working with local…
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Into the Wild – Explore West Alabama’s Great Outdoors
From hiking and fishing to biking, boating and more, Tuscaloosa County is the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re looking for things to do in Tuscaloosa – or around the community – you’ve come to the right place for outdoor options! Whether you’re chasing adrenaline-fueled adventure or a leisurely stroll in the sun, Tuscaloosa’s…
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Tuscaloosa’s Outdoor Adventures: Lake Lurleen State Park
Not many communities have six different bodies of water within 25 minutes (or less) from their downtown, but Tuscaloosa and Northport do! The natural resources hidden within our community are abundant – but many have no idea how lucky we are. If you’re looking for things to do in Tuscaloosa, you’ve come to the right spot!…
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Cure Your Hunger at T-Town’s Top Sports-Related Restaurants
Take a timeout from your Tuscaloosa sports adventures and grab some grub at one of Tuscaloosa’s finest sports-centric eateries! The Historic Waysider: Best known as the place where legendary coach Bear Bryant ate breakfast (his favorite was country ham), The Waysider serves up southern meals in a historic red house near downtown Tuscaloosa. Visiting from the…
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Faces of #VisitTCL: Meet Sharon Thomas
For Sharon Thomas Ransom, barbecue is in her bones. She began learning the craft at age five, when her parents opened a barbecue restaurant in the back of their house. Today – five decades later – she owns and operates Thomas Rib Shack in the community she loves. Thomas Rib Shack is just one of…