Birmingham & Tuscaloosa

Birmingham & Tuscaloosa

Alabama’s largest city is a medical and financial center, as well as a bustling hub of culture and heritage that’s famous for its beautiful golf courses, year-round calendar of entertainment, fabulous shopping and world-class dining. Just 50 miles from Birmingham, Tuscaloosa is home to the legendary University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team. The charming college town boasts a lovely historic district and educational attractions.

Birmingham & Tuscaloosa
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Average Temps

spring

High
Low
75°F / 24°C
52°F / 11°C

summer

High
Low
91°F / °C
70°F / 21°C

fall

High
Low
75°F / 24°C
55°F / 13°C

winter

High
Low
54°F / 35°C
13°F / 2°C

Area Cities

Bessemer
Bessemer
Birmingham
Birmingham
Calera
Calera
Center Point
Center Point
Chelsea
Chelsea
Columbiana
Columbiana
Fairfield
Fairfield
Forestdale
Forestdale

Where to Stay

Quality Inn

Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Calera, AL

Lacoosa Marina RV Park

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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point

Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point, Alabama offers a convenient location behind The Village at Lee Branch, an outdoor shopping promenade and Eagle Point Golf Course. Our hotel is a short walk away from many of the area’s restauran...

Red Roof Inn Birmingham/Irondale

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Four Points by Sheraton Birmingham Homewood

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Oak Mountain State Park Cabins

Ten fully-equipped cabins are open year-round.

The Westin Birmingham

The Westin Birmingham prides itself on Southern hospitality and design as well as its many guest amenities, including a gym and pool.

Econo Lodge Fultondale

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Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover

Award Winning Hotel
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What to See & Do

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

This art-deco museum honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama.

Kelly Ingram Park

Site symbolizes the essence of the Civil Rights Movement. Protesters organized for marches here when they were beaten by police, brutally attacked by police dogs, sprayed with fire hoses, and arrested.

American Village

The American Village is a unique attraction in the heart of Alabama, situated on 188 acres of rolling pasture and wooded land in Montevallo, about a half hour south of Birmingham. Its architecture is strikingly evocative of iconic early American desi...

Rickwood Field

World's oldest ballpark, restored to original appearance. Completed 1910. Was home of Birmingham Barons, Black Barons, and Oakland A's. Rickwood Classic played here each May.

Alabama National Cemetery (ALNC)

SCALNC supports veterans activities at ALNC

Downtown Bessemer National Historic District

The City of Bessemer invites you to tour our Downtown Bessemer National Historic District. The buildings you will see date back to the boom of the steel industry in central Alabama and represent a period of fast development in this Marvel City.

Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa

Explore and discover. From farm to space, tow boats to kaleidoscopes, art studio to hospital. 22 exhibits for newborns to 12-year-olds. The museum has a gift shop and holds parties and summer and holiday events.

Tuscaloosa River Market

Over 5,600 square feet of versatile event space to accommodate weddings, fundraisers, and so much more!

University of Alabama Arboretum

60-acre arboretum. 2.5 mi. of walking trails focusing on native plants of Alabama.
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Where to Eat

Yo' Mama's

Home cooked meals made fresh to order! Sauces, entrees, sides and desserts are made from scratch!

Heritage House Coffee

Heritage House originated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in June 1994, as the first coffee house our town ever knew. Since then, we have continued growing as a locally owned small business.

Laney's

We serve all you can eat everyday for lunch. It's a self-serve buffet. Saturday we have an all-u-can-eat breakfast buffet.

Lucky Cat

We serve rolled ice cream, lunch, sake, wine and beer in a cozy family friendly atmosphere.

Tin Top BBQ

A top 10 finalist in the Birmingham News' "Best Ribs in Birmingham" contest in 2008.

Legends Bistro & Bar

Great dining is just outside your door when you stay at Hotel Capstone. We offer a contemporary restaurant and lounge on site for your convenience. Legends Bistro is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cahaba Brewing Company

Local craft brewery located in the historic Continental Gin at 4500 5th Av. S. Building C.

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Que

Great barbecue, pies, burgers, etc.

Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Home to our second Full Moon location, our Hoover restaurant is located on the corner of Patton Chapel Road and Highway 31.
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