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What recommendations do you have in terms of places to visit, where to eat, must see sites? Anything that will help us see how my DS would be if he attended the UA? Appreciate any/all suggestions!
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Hi,
When in August will you be visiting?
What is your son’s major and career goal?
What are some of his interests?
We have some lists that you can use for places to eat and places to see.
Tuscaloosa ~ things to do…
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g30889-Activities-Tuscaloosa_Alabama.html
http://www.tuscaloosa.com/visitor-services
Also Mercedes Benz Tour <<== this needs to be set up about 2 weeks before the date. Go online for details for how to schedule this tour.
Lodging
Country Inn & Suites 4801 McFarland Blvd. East Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-9999
Courtyard by Marriott 4115 Courtney Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 750-8384
Fairfield Inn 4101 Courtney Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 366-0900
Hampton Inn 600 Harper Lee Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-9800
Hampton Inn 6400 Interstate Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35453 (205) 562-9000 *
Holiday Inn Express 1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 464-4000 *
Home-Towne Suites 1650 15th Street East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-3828 *
Hotel Capstone 320 Paul W. Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 752-3200
Microtel Inn 6331 Interstate Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35453 (205) 556-1555
Microtel Inn & Suites 1417 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-4095 *
Wingate by Wyndham 4918 Skyland Blvd. East Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 553-5400 *
Yellowhammer Inn & Conference Center 2700 Yacht Club Way NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 343-4215 *
VRBO - Tuscaloosa
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/alabama/tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Vacation Rentals, Condo Rentals & more in Tuscaloosa,Alabama on VRBO - Vacation Rentals by Owner
(note: VRBO rentals are often best for families/groups because of their ability to accomodate 4-8+ people in multiple bedrooms, therefore their prices usually reflect those situations - especially at “peak times” (football games, graduations, etc.)
Avoid: (these places aren’t well-maintained, yet they will charge high prices during peak times…so that can be misleading)
Motel 6
Super 8
Masters Inn
Rodeway Inn
Quality Inn
LaQuinta seems fine inside, but it’s in a sketchy area, so avoid if possible.
Places to eat (what do you and your son prefer)
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/1156069-bama-area-restaurant-guide-p1.html