See and do it all in Greater Tuscaloosa. Every fall, the nation's eyes focus on Tuscaloosa for the best in college gridiron action at the University of Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium. Tuscaloosa visitors can choose from a variety of other forms of entertainment. Over 20 points of interest including a historic theater, several parks, and a variety of galleries, museums and antebellum homes radiate around the area.
Water sports fanatics relish in Tuscaloosa's beautiful lakes and rivers while golfers tee it up on our gorgeous golf links. Greater Tuscaloosa has 33 public parks, providing the perfect spot for group outdoor activities.
Tuscaloosa served as the home for the state government from 1826 until 1846. As the eastern section of the state grew, legislators decided to move the capitol to the middle of the state at Montgomery.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama is an area very much alive with history, character and beauty. The city, which was named an All-America City by the National Civic League in 2002, is home to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, which allows Tuscaloosa to have the only Mercedes-Benz Museum on the world outside of Germany. The cities neighborhoods offer diversity - from elegant estates to contemporary homes. You'll find quaint communities in the historic district. College town, small town and big city - it's all right here.