Tuscaloosa Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tuscaloosa Riverwalk is a paved trail along the southern bank of the Black Warrior River near downtown Tuscaloosa. You can reach the water, walk, run, and experience the outdoors with various playgrounds, sitting areas, picnic tables and a couple restaurants and stores in between. The Farmers Market is also located along the Riverwalk and is open on Saturday's from 7 until noon. Perfect place to be when the weather is changing!
31 locals recommend
Tuscaloosa River Walk
2710 Jack Warner PkwyTuscaloosa Riverwalk is a paved trail along the southern bank of the Black Warrior River near downtown Tuscaloosa. You can reach the water, walk, run, and experience the outdoors with various playgrounds, sitting areas, picnic tables and a couple restaurants and stores in between. The Farmers Market is also located along the Riverwalk and is open on Saturday's from 7 until noon. Perfect place to be when the weather is changing!
Tuscaloosa Government Plaza. During the summer they have Friday night bands, food trucks and fun. During the winter they host the ice skating rink and Tinsel Trial of local businesses Christmas trees. It is a central location for all the downtown fun. Plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the outdoors.
Government Plaza
618 6th StTuscaloosa Government Plaza. During the summer they have Friday night bands, food trucks and fun. During the winter they host the ice skating rink and Tinsel Trial of local businesses Christmas trees. It is a central location for all the downtown fun. Plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the outdoors.
Sokol park holds many bike and walking trails. They also have playgrounds, dog parks and sport facilities.
6 locals recommend
Sokol Park
5901 Watermelon RdSokol park holds many bike and walking trails. They also have playgrounds, dog parks and sport facilities.
Capitol Park is where the ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol once remained. There are walking trails throughout.
10 locals recommend
Capitol Park
2828 6th StCapitol Park is where the ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol once remained. There are walking trails throughout.
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is our concert venue in Tuscaloosa.
31 locals recommend
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
2710 Jack Warner PkwyTuscaloosa Amphitheater is our concert venue in Tuscaloosa.
The Bama theatre is our historic theatre established in 1938. It holds our children's theatre productions, the Nutcracker, recitals and more.
14 locals recommend
Bama Theatre
600 Greensboro AveThe Bama theatre is our historic theatre established in 1938. It holds our children's theatre productions, the Nutcracker, recitals and more.
Food scene
Tuscaloosa River Market is the Farmer Market located along the Black Warrior River. They operate every Saturday from 7AM until noon. You can find different vegetables, fruits, flowers, art, food trucks, and more.
13 locals recommend
Tuscaloosa River Market
1900 Jack Warner PkwyTuscaloosa River Market is the Farmer Market located along the Black Warrior River. They operate every Saturday from 7AM until noon. You can find different vegetables, fruits, flowers, art, food trucks, and more.
Five Tuscaloosa is an excellent restaurant with a connected breakfast nook in the mornings. They have 5 main course items for brunch, lunch and dinner. Great appetizers and drinks.
43 locals recommend
FIVE Tuscaloosa
2324 6th StFive Tuscaloosa is an excellent restaurant with a connected breakfast nook in the mornings. They have 5 main course items for brunch, lunch and dinner. Great appetizers and drinks.
DePalma's Italian Cafe is a Tuscaloosa staple. The pizza, the pasta, the wine, the BREAD PUDDING. A must if traveling to Tuscaloosa.
36 locals recommend
DePalma's Italian Cafe
2300 University BlvdDePalma's Italian Cafe is a Tuscaloosa staple. The pizza, the pasta, the wine, the BREAD PUDDING. A must if traveling to Tuscaloosa.
Chuck's fish has an excellent menu. They also have a sushi menu. Many people like the sushi from Chuck's as they offer sushi rolls with steak. My favorite and not on the menu is Donkey on Crack. Trust me. Get it.
48 locals recommend
Chuck's Fish
508 Greensboro AveChuck's fish has an excellent menu. They also have a sushi menu. Many people like the sushi from Chuck's as they offer sushi rolls with steak. My favorite and not on the menu is Donkey on Crack. Trust me. Get it.
The Wine Market
515 Greensboro AveThe wine market has good wine and appetizers with a cozy nook vibe.
Baumhower's Victory Grille is a sport fans favorite spot. TV's from every angle and great food. I would suggest trying every sauce they have. They are great!
Baumhower's Victory Grille
500 Harper Lee DrBaumhower's Victory Grille is a sport fans favorite spot. TV's from every angle and great food. I would suggest trying every sauce they have. They are great!
Innisfree Pub is always filled up. They have good food and drinks. Open concept with pool tables and outdoor patio.
10 locals recommend
Innisfree Pub
1925 University BlvdInnisfree Pub is always filled up. They have good food and drinks. Open concept with pool tables and outdoor patio.
Loose Brews is a unique spot. Big selection of beers, arcade games, ring toss and ping pong.
19 locals recommend
Loosa Brews
412 20th AveLoose Brews is a unique spot. Big selection of beers, arcade games, ring toss and ping pong.
Gallettes is home of the Yellow Hammers. Get your iconic cup to take home and enjoy the open concept to the outdoors. It is always packed on gamedays!
Gallettes
1021 University BlvdGallettes is home of the Yellow Hammers. Get your iconic cup to take home and enjoy the open concept to the outdoors. It is always packed on gamedays!
Buffalo Phils is a rustic brick & wood pub that is a huge hot spot for college students for wings, comfort food & drinks.
15 locals recommend
Buffalo Phil's
1149 University BlvdBuffalo Phils is a rustic brick & wood pub that is a huge hot spot for college students for wings, comfort food & drinks.