Located on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County is the city of Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa is also known as Druid City because of its unique oaks planted around the downtown streets, which give it quite an appealing look! Make sure that you visit the downtown area while you are in the city. Museum lovers should visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History. It has exhibits from the age of Dinosaurs, the Coal Age and the Ice Age. To catch up with a live musical performance, visit the Bama Theatre, or the Frank Moody Music Building. Apart from museums and theatres, Tuscaloosa City also hosts numerous annual city festivals, such as the Sakura Festival. It is about celebrating the symbolic moment when cherry blossom petals detach itself from trees to float earthward. When you are hungry, there are a lot of options in the city, but do make sure to try out Catfish and Gouda Grits at the Cypress Inn. It has great river views. And yes there is also live music to be enjoyed at the restaurant. Interested in exploring this neighborhood, and looking for some interesting accommodation in the area? Read ahead and check out this list of hotels and vacation rentals nearby.
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