Eat Play Rest
Local Eats
A list of our favorite places to eat in Tuscaloosa.
Jalapeños Mexican Grill
1845 New Watermelon RdBest Mexican grill in town.
If you like hibachi steak houses but don't want to wait or set at a grill this is the place to eat. The food is great for half the price.
Fujiyama Japanese Steak and Seafood House
4851 Rice Mine Rd NEIf you like hibachi steak houses but don't want to wait or set at a grill this is the place to eat. The food is great for half the price.
DePalma's Italian Cafe
2300 University BlvdThe very best local Italian restuarant.
Urban Cookhouse
1490 Northbank PkwyHealthy, fresh, and incredibly tasty. (2.8 miles)
Fun things to do
If you have extra time, you'll need to check out a few fun things to do!
Ranked "BEST PUBLIC COURSE IN ALABAMA" by Golf Digest and "TOP 50 IN THE USA" by Golf Week.
Ol’ Colony Golf Complex
401 Old Colony RdRanked "BEST PUBLIC COURSE IN ALABAMA" by Golf Digest and "TOP 50 IN THE USA" by Golf Week.
This 11 mile or so trail system is a hidden treasure of the T-town locals who often mountain bike, run, or hike it on a daily basis after work or school.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail
Munny Sokol Trail Head
This 11 mile or so trail system is a hidden treasure of the T-town locals who often mountain bike, run, or hike it on a daily basis after work or school.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail
Sokol park is only a mile away and has wonderful nature trails, streams, and wildlife.
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Sokol Park
5901 Watermelon RdSokol park is only a mile away and has wonderful nature trails, streams, and wildlife.
Sightseeing
Discover the history of Lake Tuscaloosa and take a dip at Rock Quarry Landing.
Lake Tuscaloosa Dam & Spillway
3013-3025 New Watermelon RdDiscover the history of Lake Tuscaloosa and take a dip at Rock Quarry Landing.
Lake Nicol
Spillway of Lake Tuscaloosa with spectacular rock formations (6.2 miles)
Hurricane Creek is the boundary between the Appalachian and coastal terrain. It has a deep history and is amazing. There are several thigh-burning hiking trails. (7.4 miles)
Hurricane Creek Park
7005 Old Birmingham HwyHurricane Creek is the boundary between the Appalachian and coastal terrain. It has a deep history and is amazing. There are several thigh-burning hiking trails. (7.4 miles)
Upscale bar
The best “adult” bar with a cool Prohibition-Era vibe. Each cocktail is handcrafted, and a portion of the proceeds benefit local organizations such as the animal shelter.
(8 miles, downtown)
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Session Bar
2221 University BlvdThe best “adult” bar with a cool Prohibition-Era vibe. Each cocktail is handcrafted, and a portion of the proceeds benefit local organizations such as the animal shelter.
(8 miles, downtown)