If you can only do one thing in Tuscaloosa, then it should be a Crimson Tide Football game on a crisp fall day. And on any given day, there’s a team to cheer for among UA’s 21 varsity teams part of the Southeastern Conference.

• Over 25 national championships across all varsity sports
• Home to the Crimson Tide Football Team, Bryant Denny Stadium seats just over 100,000
• Football games in Tuscaloosa make a $25.8 million per-game impact

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, offers a gorgeous natural environment and many amenities for getting out and enjoying it. These include:

• Lake Tuscaloosa, a 5,800-acre lake where you can ski, tube, swim, fish, and more
• Lake Lurleen State Park, a 1,600-acre park with a 250-acre lake that features a swimming beach, fishing piers, rental kayaks, and canoes, and more
• Hurricane Creek just east of downtown Tuscaloosa, where you can kayak or hike
• The University of Alabama’s Arboretum, which has walking trails, a wildflower garden, a native woodland section and gardens for adults and kids
• Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA)’s 32 public parks, many walking/biking trails, and nearly 2,000 acres of greenspace
• Dozens of spots for hunting, boating, and water skiing are available in Tuscaloosa County with our abundance of forest land, lakes, and river

A culturally diverse population and college town vibe mean plenty of festivals, music and art events, and other options for socializing. These include:

• The 8,400-capacity Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, which offers views of the Black Warrior River and a historic train trestle while enjoying performances by big-name music artists
• Downtown Tuscaloosa’s vibrant scene of bars, restaurants, and hotels that compose our famous entertainment district
• The historic Bama Theatre, which was built in 1938 and hosts shows and events nearly 300 nights a year
• The City of Tuscaloosa’s Live at the Plaza every Friday evening each summer, a free live concert series

Tuscaloosa County offers several famous museums for educational entertainment for all ages. These include:

• The Children’s Hands-on Museum (CHOM) offers many exhibits that showcase the heritage of Tuscaloosa County
• The Alabama Museum of Natural History on UA’s campus, which is the oldest museum in the state
• The Mildred Westervelt Transportation Museum, which explores the history of transportation as it relates to our county
• The Bryant Museum, which displays UA Athletics’ significant accomplishments
• Kentuck Art Center in historic downtown Northport is an internationally recognized year-round retail space representing approximately 180 artists from around the country, and 60% of those artists are local to Alabama. The Center also hosts an annual Folk Arts Festival, drawing crowds of more than 10,000 from across the country.

Tuscaloosa County has sports leagues for all ages, numerous gyms, public recreation centers, tennis facilities, and golf courses. They include:

• Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA)’s seven activity centers, which have facilities for basketball, swimming, workouts, and more
• Youth sports leagues through PARA, the YMCA, and others
• Two country clubs and a public facility for tennis
• Many public and private golf courses, with several nationally recognized