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University of Alabama - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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Points of Interest
  • Alabama Museum of Natural History
  • Bryant Denny Stadium
  • The Cliffs
  • Denny Chimes
  • Hurricane Creek
  • Lake Tuscaloosa
  • Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center & Museum
  • Paul W. Bryant Museum
  • The Strip
  • Westervelt Warner Museum of American Art

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The University of Alabama is in a typical Southern college town with a lot of attention devoted to football. To live in this town, you must be able to accept that Bama football takes over in the fall. The whole town celebrates game days and school spirit is everywhere, but don’t think the excitement stops there. When football season is over, there are still tons of things to do in this town. On the Strip, you can always find good food, your favorite bands, and unique shopping.

With all that’s offered in Tuscaloosa, many students say that there’s never a dull moment. It’s always easy to run into someone you know on the Strip to hang out with. The general consensus is that this is the town that never sleeps because the parties never end. If you’re not really into the party scene, you can take advantage of Tuscaloosa’s museums and outdoor activities. To enjoy the atmosphere to the fullest, explore the unique places Tuscaloosa has to offer. Four major rivers wind through Alabama, creating a lush outdoor of accessible creeks, lakes, and trails. Those who love hiking, camping, and water sports will find a veritable heaven on earth in Tuscaloosa.

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Local Atmosphere at University of Alabama

biancap3

'15

Mechanical Engineering

4.2
A-

UA Life

The city of Tuscaloosa is a very busy city and have a lot of things to do. There is this place right down from campus called The Strip where a lot of food place to choose from, a grocery store, and many stores that sell UA paraphernalia.

Feb 08, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Alabama

belinsia

'16

Mechanical Engineering

3.8
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Life at the University of Alabama

I'm on my way to begin a new life while living on campus at UA. I've visited the town of Tuscaloosa and I found there is not a great deal to do. However, there are surrounding areas one can go and enjoy themselves. There are plenty of places to shop and eat. There is a very good atmosphere for the attitudes of the students. They are all one bigh family at UA and you can just feel the love when you're around on the campus.

Dec 28, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at University of Alabama

Josieloar

'16

Psychology

5.0
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Very Inviting

The town of Tuscaloosa is very inviting. There are so many things to do around town and on campus, I have also met a ton of friendly people. Im very glad I chose to go to school here

Dec 22, 2011

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Scenery on the Quad The quad, at the heart of UA, is a favorite of students and is the home of some of the most beautiful landscaping of any college campus.
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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Downtown Plaza
  • McFarland Mall
  • Midtown Village
  • University Mall
  • University Town Center
Major Sports Teams None:
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Atlanta: GA: 3 hours, 20 minutes
  • New Orleans: LA: 4 hours, 45 minutes
Did You Know?


Five Fun Facts about Tuscaloosa:
• You can find Tuscaloosa 33.23 degrees north
of the equator and 87.54 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Tuscaloosa was Alabama’s capital from
1826–1846.
• Tuscaloosa was awarded the All-American City Award by the National Civic League in 2002.
• There’s an abundance of water activities to be found in Tuscaloosa, where four lakes form 10,000 acres of recreational water areas. There are no large, natural lakes in Alabama, but the numerous dams on the state’s rivers form many artificial ones.
• Tuscaloosa is also home to over 100 camping areas.

Famous People from Tuscaloosa:
Lurleen Burns-Wallace John Stallworth
William J. Murphy Robert J. Van de Graaff
Senator Richard Shelby Dinah Washington

Local Slang:
T Town – Short for Tuscaloosa
Bama – Short for Alabama
The Strip – Downtown area that consists of bars, restaurants, and shopping

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Bama Six Cinema
Bama Mall
(205) 752-1163

Hollywood 16 Cobb Cinema
I-359 and Skyland Blvd.
(205) 248-8248

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