Tag: Family Friendly

  • Spring’s Sweetest Event: Strawberry Fest at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market

    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…

  • Step into History with Tuscaloosa’s Downtown Walking Tours This April

    Step into History with Tuscaloosa’s Downtown Walking Tours This April

    If you’ve ever wanted to explore Downtown Tuscaloosa’s rich history, now’s your chance! Each April, history will come alive every Saturday as Visit Tuscaloosa teams up with Historic Tuscaloosa for the Historic Tuscaloosa Downtown Walking Tours. This special series is part of the Alabama Tourism Department’s statewide history-focused walking tour program. It’s the perfect opportunity…

  • Sweets, Swimming, & Soaks

    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…

  • Take 48 Hours to Explore What Makes the Alabama Sports Experience So Legendary in Tuscaloosa

    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…

  • Take a Hike

    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…

  • The Best Coffee Shops in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

    The Best Coffee Shops in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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    Written by: Olivia Carpenter Tuscaloosa is full of unique coffee spots near The University of Alabama and around Downtown Tuscaloosa. Whether you are looking for a quick grab-and-go coffee or a place to sit down and stay a while. From drive-thrus with custom drinks to cafés perfect for grabbing a quick cup or catching up…

  • This One’s For You, Coach

    This One’s For You, Coach

    We can’t help but be a little in our feels about Coach Nick Saban’s retirement. So, what better way to pay a Tuscaloosa tribute to the GOAT than a Saban-themed trip to the town he and Ms. Terry have called home for 17 years?

  • Tuscaloosa Fun Facts and Fabulous Finds

    Tuscaloosa Fun Facts and Fabulous Finds

    Written by Becky Beall- Most Southerners would recognize Tuscaloosa as home to The University of Alabama, the calling card of West Alabama. In fact, there are likely many folks outside of the South that would know that little tidbit thanks to an SEC football dynasty associated with UA. What may be lesser known is that…

  • Tuscaloosa Prepares for Softball Boom as Host City for Professional Teams

    Tuscaloosa Prepares for Softball Boom as Host City for Professional Teams

    The City of Tuscaloosa is set to experience an economic boost this summer as it welcomes the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) to Rhoads Stadium at The University of Alabama. The event will feature two regular-season games on July 22-23, followed by the AUSL Championship from July 26-28, drawing fans, athletes and media from…

  • TUSCALOOSA SELECTED TO HOST 2026 AND 2027 ARPA BOYS AND GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 

    TUSCALOOSA, AL – Visit Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) are proud to announce that Tuscaloosa has been selected as the host city for the 2026 and 2027 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) Boys and Girls State Basketball Championships. The 2026 tournament will take place Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March…

  • Tuscaloosa Springtime Fun Is in Full Bloom

    Tuscaloosa Springtime Fun Is in Full Bloom

    Every year, spring arrives in Tuscaloosa already in full swing, calling everyone outside to shake off our winter somber and awaken the spirit of the Druid City. Filled with festivals and races, good times and good food, spring kicks off the high energy bonanza Tuscaloosa is known for.  There’s always plenty to enjoy with a…

  • Tuscaloosa Staycation Guide

    Tuscaloosa Staycation Guide

    The summer season of open roads and clear blue skies is quickly approaching. The time is now to relax, explore, and treat yourself. This year, try something different: a staycation! Now more than ever is the perfect time to experience Tuscaloosa as if you were a tourist in your hometown. We’ve taken it upon ourselves…